Management and myself are hikers and enjoy exploring new areas using OS maps, Strava and similar tools. These are accessed on an iPad/ phone and I often print out a route for reference. We were in Italy last year and managed to get lost on a route despite the signs. This year we want to do some walks from point A to B rather than circular routes,relying on public transport where necessary.
However going adrift can severely impact plans and it occurs to me that a smartwatch with gps and a downloaded map could keep us better oriented without the hassle of digging out an iPad or phone, and making reference easier and therefore more frequent.
Having had the idea planted I have looked around a little and £500+ seems an awful lot to me for something that would not be used every day, although admittedly important from a safety and practical perspective. I really have little idea what to aim for, but something that shows real time position on a route and maybe measures steps and key health parameters.
I would welcome advice and suggestions, this is a closed book to me. I don’t need the biggest and best and happy to buy used/ old model to manage the cost down. Thoughts welcome!
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