so I first considered this option
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=146&pID=8523
but after literally years of research I am still undecided. I believe this option would be most benificial if it was cheaper and I could afford multiples. Though money is not a real big issue as this will be something I'll save up for, I really want a gps I can load sim cards to switch between streets or topo maps. Maybe a radio that couldnt be jammed so easily. So should I look at a gps option, then a radio option. Combo's dont always work out. I've even looked into ham radios but they arent cheap or easy. I know in a SHTF scenario these could both turn out to be useless, though I believe satellites and radio waves are here to stay at least for awhile. I'll use this for camping and such though want it for a scenario. I have some compass nav skills (though rusty) so my compass is the backup.