Both Magellan and Garmin are leading handheld GPS manufacturers. Essentially, the two are very similar in terms of waypoints, accuracy and battery life. They differ in that some features are more standard in Garmin than in Magellan and vice versa. In the end, the question of which company makes a better handheld GPS is simply a matter of taste. read more
Magellan and Garmin are two of the largest manufacturers of Global Positioning System, or GPS, devices in the United States. Both companies design and produce the devices aimed at drivers and outdoor enthusiasts who wish to pinpoint and track their location anywhere on the planet. Before you purchase a GPS device, consider the several differences between the… read more
Magellan is an in-house brand for Academy Sports and Camping chain of sporting goods stores. Magellan offers two basic types of tents, dome and family cabin-style. The Magellan dome tents typically cost under $100, and the family tents generally run less than $200. Tent sizes range from 8.5-by-9.5 feet for a dome to 20-by-9 feet for a larger cabin tent, whic… read more
Garmin and Magellan are two leading hand-held GPS manufacturers. While their basic functions are very similar, they differ in the kinds of features they offer. Which GPS unit you decide to go with will depend on how you intend to use it. read more
Both the North American and European versions of the Magellan eXplorist 200 GPS include permanent on-board maps. The maps show major highways and waterways but lack detail and topographic data. Currently Magellan offers no updates to the internal maps or the eXplorist operating system. Magellan discontinued the eXplorist 200 in January 2008. This simplified… 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
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… read more
They're better than a trail of breadcrumbs and make it much easier than navigating with a map and compass (or by the stars). Besides adding an extra level of safety, modern GPS systems make adventuring more fun by including a slew of i… 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 t… read more
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Sailing around the world, also known as the Magellan Cruise, is an event fraught with problems waiting to be solved, including weather, intractable officialdom, pirates, storms and freshets, and high winds and seas that will make your… 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
Oceania usually refers to the many islands of the South and Central Pacific, including the English-speaking nations of New Zealand and Australia. The Pacific Islands of Oceania cover a vast stretch of ocean. Usually these islands are b… read more
While making a GPS map can be a daunting task, you can do it with the correct tools and a moderate level of computer literacy. Making your own maps can be a satisfying, fun learning experience, and you can include information specific… read more
There are many hand-held GPS receiver models for geocaching. The size of the budget and desired features determine the best GPS for each geocacher. When comparing receivers, common features to consider are the amount of flash memory, S… read more
GPS units are useful for a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking and backpacking. Handheld GPS units are particularly well-suited for backpacking trips where you'll be deeper in the wilderness and in greater need of reliable… read more
The Magellan Outdoors Bryce Canyon tent is a massive summer-cabin-style camping tent that has three rooms sleeping more than 10 people. Once you find a flat spot large enough, you can begin setting the tent up. 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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