Actually is he was going around the world, a GPS/GLONASS version would be more helpful as GLONASS's orbit makes it especially suited for usage in high latitudes (north or south), where getting a GPS signal can be problematic. Using a receiver with solar rechargeable batteries would be ideal for the days when civilization is distant.
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