I am looking for a GPS that either has an internal rechargeable battery or can itself recharge suitable batteries. I do not need a mapping capability and something like a Garmin Foretrex 401 (that I currently have) would be ideal. Garmin used to make one (the Foretrex 201) but no longer do.
I'd be looking at carrying a solar charger for extended hikes and prefer this option over batteries (for weight, cost, and environmental reasons).
Any thoughts?
Rechargeable GPS
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TIP: The online Bushwalk Inventory System can help bushwalkers with a variety of bushwalk planning tasks, including: Manage which items they take bushwalking so that they do not forget anything they might need, plan meals for their walks, and automatically compile food/fuel shopping lists (lists of consumables) required to make and cook the meals for each walk. It is particularly useful for planning for groups who share food or other items, but is also useful for individual walkers.
TIP: The online Bushwalk Inventory System can help bushwalkers with a variety of bushwalk planning tasks, including: Manage which items they take bushwalking so that they do not forget anything they might need, plan meals for their walks, and automatically compile food/fuel shopping lists (lists of consumables) required to make and cook the meals for each walk. It is particularly useful for planning for groups who share food or other items, but is also useful for individual walkers.
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Rechargeable GPS
by oyster_07 » Mon 25 Mar, 2013 4:53 pm
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Re: Rechargeable GPS
by Mark F » Mon 25 Mar, 2013 5:59 pm
The Garmin ForeTrex 301/401 works just fine with NiMH rechargeable batteries. It is all I use in mine. Also AAA/AA solar recharging is easier than Li. I use a PowerChimp with a solar panel.
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Re: Rechargeable GPS
by oyster_07 » Mon 25 Mar, 2013 7:01 pm
Great idea! Thanks! It is a situation where I can spend an amount of money, or accept a 20g penalty for the powerchimp. If I cannot handle 20g I think something is wrong!
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