Garmin makes the most reliable handheld GPS and the eTrex 22x is their most accessible option — pre-loaded TOPO mapping, 25 hours of battery life on AA batteries you can buy anywhere in the world, and a rugged build that handles genuinely rough outdoor conditions. The reliable backup navigation device for any serious walker or hiker.
The GPSMAP 66i adds satellite messaging to serious mapping capability — you can send and receive messages and trigger an SOS from anywhere in the world via the Iridium satellite network. Pre-loaded worldwide basemap, 16-hour battery in GPS mode, and Garmin's most comprehensive outdoor navigation feature set. For remote adventures where phone signal doesn't exist.
The inReach Mini 2 is the smallest satellite communicator available — it pairs with your phone for full messaging capability via the Iridium satellite network, tracks and shares your location, and triggers a global SOS that connects to the GEOS International Emergency Response Centre. 14-hour battery in tracking mode, waterproof, and light enough to forget it's on your pack. Safety equipment that you'll be glad you have and hope never to use.