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First test: Garmin Fenix (2013)

£350.00

Technology follows trends. At one time mobile phones were getting small enough to fit inside a matchbox, yet now the shops are full of smartphones the size of a slice of bread. Garmin has plotted the same course with its 4in screen hand-held Montana models, but it’s still working at the opposite end of the scale to produce the Fenix, ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
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Garmin eTrex 10 (2012)

£145.00

Most of the time when hillwalking you just need a device that will give you a position, help you get to or from a summit or to a footpath that you can more easily follow. To do this the most basic GPS receiver is all you need, and the Garmin eTrex 10 is a perfect example. At only £110 it ...

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Garmin eTrex 10 (2012)

£110.00

What an incredibly functional, basic unit. It has no mapping, nor any extras like electronic compass or barometric altimeter (although these are available on the slightly pricier eTrex 30, which also offers optional mapping). But it’s absolutely tiny – smaller than a cigarette packet for example – and weighs in at a mere 145g. No touchscreen – you move around ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 4
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Garmin Montana 600 (2012)

£430.00

The Montana is a huge device, with a very large screen too. It’s a delight to use, with intuitive menus and a touchscreen that even performed well in the rain and with gloves on. It runs on a rechargeable lithium-ion battery or 3 AAs – a really useful feature if you’re on a multi-day walk with no charging facility. PC ...

  • LFTO.com rating rating is 5
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