Garmin Legend HC x / Vista HC x

In the main, these two models are the same as the Venture and Summit except for the big bonus of an extra memory card slot. With a 2GB micro SD card inserted (around £25), you can upload Garmin’s Topo mapping (bought separately) for the whole of the UK. Any walking data you create (waypoint, routes or tracks) are now shown overlaid on this map on the screen. This feature really does make GPS navigation much more visual as you see yourself moving along the path on the map.

Reviewed: Winter 2007 by Simon Brown

Size: 10.7 x 5.6 x 3.0 cm

Weight with batteries: 156g

Screen area: 14.2 sq cm

Battery/typical life: 2 x AA/25 hrs

Mapping capable? Garmin Topo only via card

Electronic compass/barometer? Vista only

RRP Legend HCx £249.99 Vista HCx £299.99