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I had similar requirements and was never impressed with the cost involved in buying a cycle computer.
I've ended up using my phone.
There are lots of map apps and navigation apps that work really well and as you said your phone lasts for days compared. If you don't have an iPhone you can buy spare batteries as well as carrying charger blocks.
You can use offline maps so you don't even need an internet connection. Just the GPS on your phone is required. -
Not sure you're going to find much with gps and a > 20hr battery life. However, the Garmin etrex range use standard AA batteries if that's better for you? https://buy.garmin.com/en-GB/GB/p/156867
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@William.
Looking for advice on a good computer for touring. I need:
–Long battery life, mains rechargable, ideally replacable batteries for when I'm stranded
–Detailed, reliable mapping
The Garmins all seem to have approx 20hr batt life, not great. My phone lasts a week.
I dont need any software that helps me monitor heartrate, calories, share rides with others or upload other peoples rides, turn by turn navigation, or to connect with my phone, just a portable digital map, with a speedometer. My budget is around £250. I have never owned a cycle computer, so not sure where to start.