GPS for road and trail

Bonnie Cha, Senior Associate Editor April 6, 2009

A GPS device can be a great co-pilot in the car, providing turn-by-turn directions and information on points of interest along the way, but wouldn't it be nice if you could take this navigation aid with you as you explore your new destination on foot? Well, you can with these versatile systems. A PDA/GPS combo, such as the HP iPaq rx5900 Travel Companion can not only keep you on course, it'll also help you stay on top of your appointments and tasks; as a bonus, the WorldMate travel app and TomTom mapping software are all preloaded on the device. Alternatively, there are ultraportable in-car GPS units, such as the Garmin Quest 2, that slip easily from your car into your hand. The Quest even allows you to download maps of national parks and waterways so that you can use it for hikes and boating trips. Even better, the versatile Garmin Nuvi 500, the Lowrance XOG, and the Magellan CrossoverGPS come with all this functionality right out of the box. Read our GPS unit reviews to see if one is right for you.

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