Handy GPS map
The other device I am using to monitor my heart rate is a
handy device with a map feature. People
can install maps where people are interested in. The device can show the current location on
the map something similar as a car navigation device. Such devices are getting very popular among
with hikers and there are many different devices available in outdoor stores.
I also have a device from Garmin GPSMap 62s and install
“TOPO U.S. 24k west map”. It is
convenient for many hikers. There are different
models, some of them are preinstall maps and some of them needs to install maps
by yourself. Maps are sold online as
well. In general, the total cost for the
devices is usually lower than the running watch with the GPS function.
Since my first running watch was used up to six hours,
therefore, I used the handy GPS device to monitor my heart rate during hiking
before I got Forerunner 910XT. The
device can use standard AAA batteries and it is not a problem for longer use as
long as I have spare batteries.
So, it is a good way to monitor the heart rate with this
type of devices. People just need to
buy heart rate monitor as an option.
The reason I usually use the running watch is just for
convenience. Because I am not watching
the map and my location all the time during hiking and it is just convenient to
see the heart rate with a watch. Then I
do not have to hold the device all the time.
Also, for the running watch, I can set a threshold for the maximum heart
rate and it will make a sound to notify the heart rate is out of the range.
The final conclusion
·
If people willing to pay some extra money, the
running watch with the GPS function is a good choice. It is convenient and easy to check the heart
rate during the hiking. Because the
device is designed for runners who are using the device while they are
running. However, it might need to
charge during the night from external battery if people go longer hiking more
than a few days.
·
A handy GPS device is another choice for people
want to have a GPS based map display. It
is also working well during the hiking.
Only thing is that people needs to hold the device during the hiking to
check the heart rate often. But the
advantage is the device has a nice map on the display to check the location as
well.
·
The lowest cost solution would be an activity
monitor with heart rate monitor feature.
It is probably good enough just monitor the heart rate. The battery life is relatively the longest
and people can get a rough distance based on steps during the activities. I think it is probably good enough for most
of people to monitor their heart rate during the hiking. It is easy to check the heart rate during
hiking as well.
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