GPS Watch on Safari?

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I'm thinking it would be cool to have a record of where my safari takes me so I could look at it on a map afterward. I'm considering getting a GPS watch to wear on my trip to Zim in a little over a month. Or maybe getting one of the small Garmin units and putting it in my pocket or on my belt.

Who wears a GPS watch while hunting, and what kind do you have? The Garmin website has lots of info on using it to track your health statistics but is not as detailed on the differences when it comes to just tracking where you've been and the ability to download that and look at it on a computer.

Any experiences and wisdom appreciated.
 
Just get OnX on your phone and even if you don't have cell service it will still track where you are, allow you to pin waypoints etc. and then when you get back home you can bring it up on your computer and see where you were That is what I have done and it is pretty fun every once in a while to go back and look at those waypoints and tracks. You can even zoom in close enough to see the buildings, lodge where we stayed etc.
 
Alternatively you could also just use the GAIA maps app on your cellphone. Most of us these days carry our phones everywhere anyway and if so it means you don't need to add an extra device to your collection. It allows you to track yourself if and when you like and gives you feedback on the tracks you do record like distance time etc, you can add way points too. It doesn't require cell service and the unpaid version has so many benefits unless your really get technical you don't need to upgrade. Zimbabwe really is so special! Enjoy your hunt!
 
Thanks. I was really hoping not to carry my phone with me, but I guess that's and option as well.
 
I have a Suunto Vertical Solar. I downloaded the "offline" map for Zim for my trip so I can use it in the field as well as on my phone. I chose this model in particular as it has the highest battery life out of all the quality GPS watches. I currently charge it every 10 days of so with moderate GPS use. I plan to leave my GPS active at all times when Im out of camp and expect to charge it once over my 14 day trip. More features than I will ever use but my main criteria was battery life. I have been a fan of Suunto for a while and this watch did not disappoint.

The solar feature essentially uses solar charging while in use to not use the battery, not necessarily 'charge' it while exposed to light.
 
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I'm thinking it would be cool to have a record of where my safari takes me so I could look at it on a map afterward. I'm considering getting a GPS watch to wear on my trip to Zim in a little over a month. Or maybe getting one of the small Garmin units and putting it in my pocket or on my belt.

Who wears a GPS watch while hunting, and what kind do you have? The Garmin website has lots of info on using it to track your health statistics but is not as detailed on the differences when it comes to just tracking where you've been and the ability to download that and look at it on a computer.

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A GPS watch works well for this, the Instinct or Fenix lines record full GPX tracks since track logging is core GPS function separate from the fitness stuff on Garmin's marketing pages. Main thing to check is battery life, look for an "expedition" or low power GPS mode since standard tracking mode can drain in a day or two, while low power mode can stretch a week. Once back, Garmin Connect lets you export tracks as GPX/KML to view in Google Earth or similar. A handheld like the eTrex is also worth considering if you want a bigger screen and don't mind carrying a separate device.
 
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