Handheld GPS, suitable for boating or bushwalking. Most other shops sell them for $200-$300.
It seems to be an old model (released in 2012 as far as I can tell). I'm sure most people use their phones for this stuff, but someone might need a dedicated device.
I don't know much about them, I don't own one and have never used one.
The What3words app can be download from the garmin iQ store for free and works well on fenix watches and some of the later model handheld gpsmap devices but not on this one.
https://apps.garmin.com/en-AU/apps/dce8ef10-7c8b-4a91-b80a-b…
I don't use it myself because in both SES Search and Rescue and the RFS here in NSW we use MGRS grid references.
Can you explain how to use the what3words app thanks a lot
Another thing to keep an eye out for are QR2id markers that are already in use in some national parks and trails.
They're not as specific as what3words but is easier to use, especially for non-English speakers or non-tech-savvy people. I'm not sure how many people don't have a smartphone nowadays, but it'll also work with a dumbphone or a satellite phone (if your model doesn't support sending GPS coordinates).
e.g. if you're on the BVRT (Brisbane Valley Rail Trail), you'll see these markers along the way. You'll probably already remember the BVRT part, so you just have to remember the three-digit number. Emergency services will know what to do with it, and the public can locate them on the QR2id website.
Of course, if going somewhere remote, everyone should be carrying a PLB!
These are the bottom of the range without hardware compass and barometer or any preloaded maps except for a base map of Australia. To buy coastal maps for boating cost about $200, basic topo maps are $90 and detailed ones $140.
These ones work best for boating as the screen isn't great, but the waterproofing is. By the time you factor in maps the GPSMap 78sc costs the same ($350-$400) and has the built in sensors and coastal maps.
If your cart total is more than $150 postage is free.
I could be wrong, but I think you can load shonkymaps onto units like this for free?
Yes you can. I have ShonkyMaps on my GPSMap 78
You can also load OSM street maps that are routable as well.
I'd probably want one that includes What3Words:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What3words
Not that I am planning on getting lost in the bush or anything but it is much easier for search-and-rescue to find ppl with that, e.g.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/three-random-words-saved-cor…