Welcome to the GPS Training Podcast, where we explore the latest outdoor navigation kit, training opportunities, and tools to make your time on the hills easier and safer.
In this month’s episode, Jon and Andy dive into a packed line-up -
1. Field-Tested Review – Garmin eTrex Touch
After several weeks of walking with the Garmin eTrex Touch, including filming a new Walk & Talk video, Jon and Andy share their real-world impressions.They cover:
How well the touchscreen performs in wet and cold conditions
Battery life and handling in the field
The lack of a micro-SD card slot (and how that affects TalkyToaster map compatibility)
Who it’s best suited for — whether you’re a day walker, family user, or new to GPS navigation
Andy has also added new walkthroughs, setup guides and practical tips to the Garmin eTrex Touch online training resource, available via the GPS Training website.
They finish by asking — is the eTrex Touch still one of the best entry-level GPS units on the market?
Explore the Garmin eTrex Touch at GPS Training
Watch the Walk & Talk video on the Garmin eTrex Touch
2. GPS Training Courses for 2026
The 2026 GPS Training course calendar is now live, with more locations than ever before.The two-day Garmin GPS courses are running in:
South Downs
Northamptonshire
Gloucestershire
Peak District
Lake District
Northumberland
These courses take you from “I’ve got a GPS” to “I actually know how to use it properly”. Early booking is recommended — places are already filling up!
New for 2026, GPS Training is launching TwoNav One-Day Courses in the South Downs and Northumberland, helping new TwoNav users get up and running with setup, mapping, and our free OS route planner.
And for those who’ve already completed the two-day Garmin course, there’s GPS in the Hills, an advanced one-day course focused on real-world route planning, on-hill navigation, and problem-solving.
View all Garmin GPS Training Courses for 2026
View all TwoNav GPS Training Courses for 2026
3. Free GPX File Cleaner
If you plan your routes in apps like OS Maps or OS Explore, then export a GPX for use on a GPS device, you’ll know how messy those files can get — with thousands of points, gaps, or strange spikes.
To fix that, GPS Training has launched a Free GPX File Cleaner — a quick, easy-to-use online tool that:
Removes excess data points
Fixes formatting errors
Ensures compatibility with Garmin, TwoNav, and Suunto devices
Simply upload your GPX,
