Garmin Rino 130 Handheld GPS Receiver

Pros: Good value, 130 features worth the money, relatively waterproof
Cons: Battery hog, learning curve, OK radio capabilities

I purchased 2 GARMIN RINO 130's and 6 GARMIN RINO 120's for my swiftwater rescue team. I purchased these for several reasons. 1. Reviews - these units got great online reviews as being durable, accurate units. Many soldiers deployed in the middle ...

Pros: Feature-packed, professional equipment, accurate, compact
Cons: Expensive, somewhat durable, short battery life, had some compatibility issues

I carried a GPS and a two-way radio around a lot when I did a bunch of solo work out in the woods. I became mindful of the extra weight and need to carry extra batteries when many times I would rarely use either one. I also had problems using my radios ...

Pros: Easy to use, never fails. Durable.
Cons: Radio Speed of acquisition slow

I love my Rino and use it often for both city navigation and outdoor use. Its not the best for city nav as it doesn't have a big screen or turn by turn voice prompts but its not to bad, especially if you have someone riding with you. I use it for hunting and off road in the woods and it is very easy and intuitive. Sometimes I do notice that my tracking is slightly off from the map but its not that big a deal to me. It takes a while to find the satellites and the radio doesn't get anywhere near 2 miles of coverage. Mine has dropped on the dirt several times and been rained on often.