Can someone please recommend ..

david wrote: Hi,

If you have good maps and a comas and you know are to use them gps is not essential. However, if you have a good gps with the right map load in and you know how to use it it is very practical. Also, you must have in mind that having a gps with you does not dispense you to have the map and compass in case "modern technology" failed (no battery for example).

have a nice trek in the Lofoten

Thanks David
I think I'll buy the 1:50000 maps when I arrive, use a good compass and possibly the eTrex 20X.
Thanks for your advice.
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Hi,

If you have good maps and a comas and you know are to use them gps is not essential. However, if you have a good gps with the right map load in and you know how to use it it is very practical. Also, you must have in mind that having a gps with you does not dispense you to have the map and compass in case "modern technology" failed (no battery for example).

have a nice trek in the Lofoten

david wrote: Hi,

There is quite a few version of "eTrex" (10, 20, 30, 35, etc.) so it depends which one you are talking about. What I know is the cheapest version of "eTrex" don't allows you to install a proper map (like for example the Garmin Topo Experience PRO 08 Nordland Nord or any other) . Also there is quite a big difference in models which have an antenna and model without an antenna. I have experience that the model with out a real antenna (like eTrex) can loose satellite signal when you are in a deep valley or under a steep mountain (which is often the case in the Lofoten).
I am not an expert on GPS but I personally use the GPSMAP64st very often and I am quite satisfied with it.

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Thanks David.
I am talking about the eTrex 20x.
Any good for suitability?
Also, am I being too fussy about a GPS? As I've never visited Lofoten, is a GPS essential equipment or is a paper map bought in Lofoten, and a compass all that I will need for trail hiking?
Thanks

Hi,

There is quite a few version of "eTrex" (10, 20, 30, 35, etc.) so it depends which one you are talking about. What I know is the cheapest version of "eTrex" don't allows you to install a proper map (like for example the Garmin Topo Experience PRO 08 Nordland Nord or any other) . Also there is quite a big difference in models which have an antenna and model without an antenna. I have experience that the model with out a real antenna (like eTrex) can loose satellite signal when you are in a deep valley or under a steep mountain (which is often the case in the Lofoten).
I am not an expert on GPS but I personally use the GPSMAP64st very often and I am quite satisfied with it.

david wrote: GPSMAP64st or similar are doing the job perfectly

Think I might buy the Garmin eTrex and also buy paper maps and a compass. GPSMAP64st is pretty expensive David (£340).

What do you think David? Is eTrex (£150), good enough?

GPSMAP64st or similar are doing the job perfectly