Buying an Outdoor GPS? Compare UK Retailers Side-by-Side

When you’re buying an outdoor GPS unit or GPS watch, it’s not just the price that matters.

The level of support and service can make a huge difference to your experience.

With so many retailers selling the same products, it can be hard to know who offers genuine value. Here’s a breakdown of how the main UK retailers compare.

📊 GPS Retailer Comparison Table

Retailer GPS Unit Set-Up Quick Start Guide Telephone Support Email Support Free Training Extras (Trade-In, Manuals)
Outdoor GPS Shop ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ❌ No ❌ No ❌ No ❌
GPS Training ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ✅ 2 rings ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ✅ BaseCamp manual, trade-in
Garmin Direct ❌ No ❌ No ⚠️ Limited (long waits) ✅ Yes ❌ No ❌
Ultimate Outdoors ❌ No ❌ No ❌ No ❌ No ❌ No ❌
Active GPS ❌ No ❌ No ❌ No ❌ No ❌ No ❌
Blacks / Go Outdoors ❌ No ❌ No ❌ No ❌ No ❌ No ❌
Millets ❌ No ❌ No ❌ No ❌ No ❌ No ❌

Which is Best for You?

- Want the lowest price? Choose Outdoor GPS Shop — your unit arrives fully set up, with a Quick Start Guide, and often at prices 10–50% cheaper than other retailers.

- Want expert support and training? Choose GPS Training — telephone support, email support, and free online training all included.

- Want to buy from big chains or brand-direct? Expect little or no GPS-specific support.


✅ The Bottom Line

At Outdoor GPS Shop, we keep it simple: great prices, ready-to-use GPS units, and a Quick Start Guide to get you going. Perfect if you know your way around a GPS or just want the best deal.

If you’d prefer ongoing training, telephone/email support, and extra resources, head to our sister site GPS Training for the full premium package.

👉 Shop now at Outdoor GPS Shop for the best price
👉 Visit GPS Training for premium support and training

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