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Though you may have been using a GPS in your car for years, shopping for a GPS for hiking and outdoor use can offer some new challenges. You're now looking for some slightly different features and should compare accordingly. read more
You probably purchased your altimeter so that it could tell you exactly how high you are at any given moment, a useful feature when hiking, climbing and navigating. In reality, however, using an altimeter is a process of your telling the al… read more
While very handy, altimeters rely solely upon the changes in air pressure to provide altitude (lower air pressure = gain in altitude). Essentially, they are barometers that translate pressure changes into altitude gain or loss. This means t… read more
An altimeter is a handy device that provides a reading of your altitude. It is a valuable tool for navigation as well as tracking vertical feet climbed or descended. You can use either a stand-alone altimeter or one built into a watch or ot… read more
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