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 minute rescues---especially during inclement weather. If you are an avid hiker on the trails or in the backcountry, take all t… read more
GPS units for hiking are hand held, portable receivers used for pinpointing specific locations on trails and in the back country. Global positioning systems operate by receiving the navigational beams from orbiting GPS satellites. The units typically use the positioning of several satellites to determine location within a few feet. There are a wide variety o… read more
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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 units come in a huge range of varieties, and each one has different features that may or may not be useful to you. The specif… read more
A thousand years ago, people navigated using the position of the sun and the north star. Five hundred years ago, they used compasses and astrolabes. Twenty years ago, hikers used compasses and topo maps. About 10 years ago, people sta… read more
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
Knowing where you're at, and where you're going, on a trail is essential for safety and peace of mind. Garmin, a leader in the GPS industry, has a full line of hiking GPS units, including mapping and radio units with GPS. The Garmin Or… read more
Handheld GPS units are great for taking out in the woods, hiking, geocaching or paddling on the water. Here are some little tips that will help you get the most out of your handheld GPS unit and make sure that you don't run out of batt… read more
Philosopher Immanuel Kant said "Perpetual peace is only found in the graveyard," and for many hikers a graveyard does offer a sense of peace and calm. Cemetery planners include trees, flowers and benches for grave visitors, and many de… read more
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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