Redsave Reviews

The GPS satellite network was originally intended as an aid for the US military to help them coordinate their forces, but just like they can’t have imagined the internet being used to view silly videos and pictures of kittens, they probably didn’t expect GPS to become popular with your Dad to help him drive.

We’re fairly certain they never predicted ‘geocaching’ either. Geocaching is a sport that grew up from the use of portable hand-held satnav units, and involves people running around the countryside in search of hidden treasure.

The idea is that somebody hides a ‘cache’ (could be a note or a random object or anything really) somewhere in the country and then provides coordinates, at which point you march off with your GPS device to see if you can find this hidden prize.
The Sports GPS is not explicitly intended for this purpose, but it is very well suited. It’s designed for outdoor activities so can take some rough treatment and it’s small enough to slip into a pocket.

This isn’t a conventional satnav unit like you have in a car, it doesn’t display a map showing your location. What it does instead is show coordinates and directions. It’s for more advanced users who will combine it with a trusty Ordnance Survey map to find their way around.

If you’re into hiking, cross-country running, cycling, geocaching and other outdoor pursuits then it’s a really handy gadget to have around, and it’s fairly inexpensive too.