This is a pretty long trip and I didnt want to carry around paper maps. I also wanted to be able to locate points of interest easily on the way. Especially, up north it is important to know where you are and be able to figure out where the nearest gas station or service is located. After a bunch of research I decided to go with the Garmin GPS 60CX with the North American topo maps installed. This GPS can be both battery powered or plugged into my accesory outlet. Also, some of this trip is outside of cellular coverage and I also wanted to provide frequent updates that I was OK and also with my location. The SPOT satellite messenger system is excellent for this purpose. By pressing a checkin button the unit sends a signal to an overhead satellite. The SPOT system then updates friends with my position and also pinpoints me on a google map. I can also send a 911 alert to the network to call for help if required. This is just for emergencies.
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