[GIS] GPS Datalogger with USB Interface and GPX Output

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I'm looking for a reliable, robust and reasonably priced GPS datalogger, to measure time, distance on tracks. The logger should be reasonably priced but ready for outdoor activities. Mud, dirt, a little water shouldn't harm the device. Another point is, it has to be plugged into a PC/Mac and handled as a normal USB drive to download the GPX files. GPX File is a must have as well.

To summarize the needs:

  • GPX
  • USB drive / no proprietary software
  • reliable

If anyone is a GPS crack, I'm happily to get an answer!

Thanks Martin

Best Answer

After spending a LOT of time looking around and reading reviews, I recently purchased a Garmin eTrex 20 for hiking purposes:

http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-eTrex-Worldwide-Handheld-Navigator/dp/B00542NVDW

Price was definitely a factor, along with functionality, durability and ease of use. I particularly like the way Basecamp (Garmin software) allows you to download hiking trails from OSM straight onto the GPS.

Good luck!