Trump tariffs, Watch v Handheld, Harvey Maps and Andy’s top tipsIn this month’s GPS Training PodcastTrump tariffs – will they affect GPS prices?The great GPS debate: Watch vs HandheldHarvey Maps on a TwoNav GPS unitAndy’s top tips1. Trump Tariffs – GPS pricesOnly effects Garmin?Although Garmin is an American company, most of its GPS products are manufactured in Taiwan, which is now facing a 32% import tariff.9th April original date of tariffs, but then put on pause for 90 days – 9th July ishon the 9th, before the tariff pause was announced I created a video for YouTube/ news section of the GPS Training website.Could affect global pricing, including in the UK, where GPS Training is the largest retailer of Garmin outdoor GPS units.Garmin is unlikely to absorb the cost or keep prices static in Europe, and any increases could be implemented with no advance warning.More information at – GPSTraining.co.uk > News > Tariffs on Garmin2. The great GPS debate: Watch vs HandheldGPS watch – prosGPS watches are lightweight.You can wear a GPS watch at all times, as it is also a smartwatch.GPS watch – consGPS watches do have a small screen.Sometimes with a GPS watch you can suffer a little with battery life and charging whist on the move.Sadly with a Garmin GPS watch there is no option to put Ordnance Survey maps on a GPS watch, but you can still plan on free Ordnance Survey route planning software and transfer the course onto your watch.GPS unit – prosOften a GPS unit is cheaper than a GPS watch.You get a larger screen on your GPS unit compared to the GPS watch.Battery life is often better with a GPS unit and you are able to charge or change the batteries whilst out walking.If you are in the UK you can put Ordnance Survey maps on an Outdoor GPS unit.GPS unit – consA GPS unit is more bulkier than a GPS watch.But the key difference is in the navigational experience –With a GPS watch the watch vibrates when you are ‘off course’.You also can follow an arrow on the screen, but please be aware it is a smaller screen.With a watch you also get also get an audible beep as you approach a turn as your course is overlaid on the preinstalled Topo active maps.With a GPS unit you also get an audible beep, but this will be when you are approaching a pre-determined waypoint that you have planned beforehand.The other thing with a handheld GPS unit is you also have to ability with the larger screen and Ordnance Survey Maps to ‘plan on the hoof’. If you do need to change your walk you can easily do this on a handheld GPS unit.3. Harvey Maps – on a TwoNav GPS UnitInterviewing a representative from Harvey next week, so they will be either on a standalone Podcast or in next month’s podcast– Designed for Outdoor Use: Harvey Maps strip away unnecessary clutter. You won’t find endless road names or town infrastructure that isn’t relevant to a walker. Instead, key features like contour lines, crags, walls, footpaths, and terrain types are highlighted clearly.– Colour Shading for Terrain: They pioneered subtle colour shading to depict different terrain types, meaning you can assess the ground ahead at a glance.– Lightweight and Waterproof: The printed maps are typically lighter and more weather-resistant than traditional paper maps. On GPS units like the TwoNav, this translates to fast-loading, highly readable digital maps.– Scale that Suits the User: Harvey’s – Event-Specific/ long distance taril mapping: Harvey is often the choice for ultramarathons and mountain events, where navigation errors can be costly. If you’re training for a race, there’s a good chance you’ll already be handed a Harvey Map at registration!This also nicely ties into a subject we discussed last month – 64gb TwoNav Terra and Cross PlusGives us the ability to put both As well as installing Harvey Maps on a TwoNav TerraSlowly making their way from Spain4.   Andy’s Top Tips – Suunto Race get a grid reference:Settings – Navigation – Position format set as British BNGWith map screen button next to 3 white bars – select your locationIn control panel screen I have selected customize and pin widget selected Map for quick access– Corosin Control panel – System menu – More Settings – Satellite systems – POS Format set as Briish GridFrom control panel either selecting compass will display or select Satellite signal then press scroll wheel and scroll downIn control panel System – more settings – Light key shortcut – set as compass or satellite signal– GarminFrom settings menu – System – Format – Pos format Set as British GridFrom System Format – Hot keys – Hold start or other options – Save location will display grid system