Hiking GPS recommendation please

[beanz2]

[G-forceJunkie]

For simple stuff like this, simply laying down a track to follow back, the cheapest, simplest ones will do just fine. Its been a while since I have payed attentin, but the Garmin Etrex line is the lower end line that will do what you need for not much over $100.

[Grobie]

You can download offline trails on alltrails

[IronsightsRifleman]

It sounds like you want a Garmin InReach. For matters of this nature, I respect this young lady's advice.

[707electrician]

There are apps like Gaia GPS that would work, but you need to remember to download the map of the area you will be in if you won't have cell service. If you want a dedicated GPS, there is Garmin, and even better you can get Garmin with Inreach for satellite texting and emergency dispatch.

[RandyD]

I bought a Garmin about 17 years ago and I am still using it. They have newer and better models, so check out their line of products.

[DolphinFan]

REI Hiking Project app
or my favorite
OnXmaps

[bohoki]

get one that takes AA batts

[JohnnyMtn]

[RandyD]

Excellent advice. You are addressing the cause of why she got lost.

[G-forceJunkie]

Garmin Etrex10; Basic, black and white, would do what you need, $100

https://www.gpscity.com/garmin-etrex-10

Garmin Etrex22x: Color screen, preloaded map, Internal memory and SD card for adding more detailed maps, $200.

https://www.gpscity.com/garmin-etrex-22x

[bohoki]

just checked mine its called a garmin colorado you should be able to get one on the ebay for like $100 i think i got mine in 2017 for that got a handlebar mount for it on ebay for like $5 you can mount it to a walking stick with some jingle bells to keep the cougars away so what if i look like rafiki

[Casual_Shooter]

I have an InReach Explorer+. I don't like using it for a GPS/ mapping device. The phone apps mentioned above (GaiaGPS, AllTrails, Onyx) are significantly better.

I always take the InReach, though, so I can contact my wife or emergency services when out of cell range.

[Rumblemonkey]

I agree with getting them the resources to survive out in the outdoors, beyond just the GPS. Did they have anything with them to survive? Beyond a GPS, a small survival kit, with the items to make a fire, stay warm, maybe even signal if needed. I use my Garmin GPS MAP64s all the time, and the Tracback feature can be a godsend IF needed. I also carry an small personal ACR Resqulink Epirb (from my boat) if it really gets ugly and rescue is needed. GPS sure is a benefit if you know how to use it! Garmin is my favorite!

[XVIga_Rob]

Excellent advice. You are addressing the cause of why she got lost.

I agree with getting them the resources to survive out in the outdoors, beyond just the GPS. Did they have anything with them to survive? Beyond a GPS, a small survival kit, with the items to make a fire, stay warm, maybe even signal if needed. I use my Garmin GPS MAP64s all the time, and the Tracback feature can be a godsend IF needed. I also carry an small personal ACR Resqulink Epirb (from my boat) if it really gets ugly and rescue is needed. GPS sure is a benefit if you know how to use it! Garmin is my favorite!

https://www.onxmaps.com/backcountry/app?ref=home-page-hero-cta