Global Positioning Systems (GPS) units have become extremely popular with outdoor enthusiasts as they pursue a wide range of activities. Some GPS units have convenient features such as way point plotting, which leaves electronic bread crumbs along the route, and many people do not venture out without one. As new technology becomes available, newer units cont… read more
Garmin is a leading name in outdoor GPS systems. Series like eTrex and Oregon are standards in outdoor GPS navigation. Though it may seem less useful than GPS navigation, a built-in barometric altimeter allows you to monitor your ascent and descent and find your specific location on a topographic map. Since there are numerous outdoor GPS units that include b… read more
The Garmin eTrex Legend HCx is a user-friendly hand-held GPS ideal for hiking and camping. The variety of functions allows for easy route management and tracking. You can also create your own maps with Garmin's mapping software for future use, or to share with others on GPS caching websites. While it may seem complicated at first, it's an intuitive tool simi… read more
Garmin is a leading manufacturer of handheld GPS receivers. In particular, Garmin has created many features that are great for hikers such as waypoints and tracklogs and wrist-mounted models. read more
GPS technology has evolved a great deal in a short span of time, from the first bulky, inaccurate units to the incredible diversity and usefulness of today's devices. The global positioning system involves 32 satellites installed by the Department of Defense. Anyone has access to the satellite data, which can be invaluable whether sailing, hiking or drivin… read more
Hikers are constantly in danger of losing their lives simply by taking a few wrong turns. The news reports detail the tragic stories of hikers dying a mere few miles away from help, while in other cases there are the accounts of last m… read more
Wilderness survival relies in part on coming prepared for any outdoor activity that takes you away from civilization, and in part on knowing what kind of trouble you are likely to encounter. While it may be impossible to anticipate eve… read more
A compact and portable global positioning system (GPS) device can be invaluable to determine your location when simple observation is not effective and assistance is not available. Garmin is one of the leading manufacturers of GPS unit… read more
Getting lost out in the wilderness can turn your fun hiking adventure into a potentially dangerous ordeal. With a global positioning system (GPS) you don't need to worry about forgetting where the trail is or how to get back home. GPS… read more
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You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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