imperative. Have you thought about getting a GPS app for your Smart phone? I personally recommend a GPS rather than the app for a Smart phone. I was on a hike in the Sierra's, and the leader was using a Smartphone GPS app which was giving opposite co-ordinances leading us in the wrong direction back to the trailhead. We ended up using my GPS and another hikers map and compass as confirmation to find our way back.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Map and Compass
Dijukno a map and compass is one of the most important essentials to carry in your backpack? Of course, knowing how to use them is
imperative. Have you thought about getting a GPS app for your Smart phone? I personally recommend a GPS rather than the app for a Smart phone. I was on a hike in the Sierra's, and the leader was using a Smartphone GPS app which was giving opposite co-ordinances leading us in the wrong direction back to the trailhead. We ended up using my GPS and another hikers map and compass as confirmation to find our way back.
imperative. Have you thought about getting a GPS app for your Smart phone? I personally recommend a GPS rather than the app for a Smart phone. I was on a hike in the Sierra's, and the leader was using a Smartphone GPS app which was giving opposite co-ordinances leading us in the wrong direction back to the trailhead. We ended up using my GPS and another hikers map and compass as confirmation to find our way back.
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backcountry
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backpacking
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compass
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Global Positioning Satellite
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GPS
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GPS Maps
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hiking
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navigation
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plan ahead and prepare
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safety
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survival
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walking
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