GPS and range finders are useful outdoorsy little devices. They are most often used for golf, hunting, and archery, but can be utilized in other geographical location circumstances as well. For golf and archery they are more of an accessory, while in hunting they can play a more vital role (just pray you're not the one being hunted!). All experience levels can benefit from either a GPS or a range finder, so what exactly are the differences and which one should you choose?
GPS
Range Finders
For Golfers: By Experience
For Archers and Hunters: By Experience
Things to Consider
* '''Will you be playing in a tournament?'''
**A lot of professional competitions have rules against using one or the other, so it's likely that you won't be able to use the rangefinder. However, because they're more and more commonly used, some competitions may have lenient restrictions. Look up the official rules before you head out to your nearest GPS dealer.
*'''Will you be using it often?'''
**If so, you can worry less about investing in the more complex models. There's no point spending the extra money, though, if you're only using it periodically.
*'''Is golf the only sport you're using a range finder for?'''
** A lot of range finders are used in other sports like multipurpose range finder if you're an outdoorsy person will probably end in regret.
