RE: GPS or Compass, which do you prefer?
Mike, your GPS should have both. I like the GPS for accuracy, but given unpredictability of battery life, I'd keep a compass with you for safety reasons. Technology lets us do more and more. Just like marking way points on your GPS. I do alot of boating a night. My GPS can mark hazzards in the water and mark my way when it's too dark and no moon to see shorelines. Good luck and enjoy your GPS.