Looking to use GPS for solo rides in to the wilds. Any recommendations gladly accepted.
Thanks
Richard

What do you want it to do?

I want to preload routes does such a thing exist?

Yes. A thousand options exist! How long will your rides be, will you do multiple days away, do you want heart rate or cadence data, Are you an OS map fan or happy to try other maps, do you prefer buttons or touchscreen, how big a screen do you want, etc….. 😉

I use a Garmin Dakota 200. With AA batteries its great for long rides, lithium aa’s will do 24hrs+ in one go. You can install Os maps or free open Maps from some where like talky toaster. It will also talk to an hrm/cadence. About 100 quid or thereabouts.

A Garmin Edge 810/Touring is a neater unit as it has a physically smaller internal built in battery but won’t last as long without a recharge.

Ok
Single days out
Not worried about data collection
AA batteries would be best
Reliable in remote locations with no phone coverage
Buttons better than touch screen
Easy bike mounting so not too big and bulky

Garmin Etrex 20x will do all that. Should last about 24 hours with good NiMH rechargeable AAs. It comes preloaded with OSM based maps, or you can add maps from other sources.
Should work fine for loading a route and following it.

Or Etrex 35x if you want heart rate / cadence.

Thanks for the advice