Originally Posted by
black.damon
Thanks to everyone for the info. After looking around, and given that I'm not quite yet ready to pop for a nice GPS or mobile device, I think I'm just going to get a cheapy wired computer for my current mileage tracking needs and go for either an iPhone of an Android when my bank account rebounds from my LHT purchase. ... ...
I like to use both a basic cheap wired computer and a GPS.
One advantage of some of the dedicated GPS units is that many of them use AA batteries. I never worry about my GPS battery running out of power because I carry about a 5 day supply of rechargeable AA batteries and a recharger. (Also carry rechargeable AAA batteries for taillight, bike headlight and for camping headlamp.) If I am unable to recharge my batteries, I can buy some non-rechargeables until I camp near a power outlet or stay at a motel.
Pictured, note that I also use a heart rate monitor - think of it as my engine tachometer. But, the heart rate monitor is not really necessary.