equipment$150–250used in 1 side quest
Offline GPS device with track logging
Dedicated GPS unit that works without cell signal, recording your exact path and allowing waypoint marking. Provides navigation backup and legal documentation of your route in signal-dead zones.
What to look for
- 1Stores track logs for at least 30 days of exploration
- 2Replaceable AA/AAA batteries (not proprietary rechargeable)
- 3Waypoint marking with simple button press, not menu diving
- 4Preloaded basemap showing roads and structures, not just blank grids
Skip
- Units requiring computer connection to view/export tracks
- Devices marketed for specific sports with locked navigation modes
- Models with screens unreadable in direct sunlight
Used for: Urban exploration route documentation · Navigation in multi-floor structures · Creating proof-of-route for legal purposes · Marking discovered locations for return visits
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
