The choice of GPS watches has exploded in the last few years.
However this can be a bit baffling. So we have picked out our favorites >>
Your Hiking Guide
GPS devices are built with the ability to communicate with satellites to give you your position to a remarkably high degree of accuracy.
Dedicated Hiking GPS units have a variety of benefits over using a smartphone on a hike. For instance, the GPS is built for the rough environment and won't break as easily if dropped on a rock or you slip over.
They also provide a longer battery life, while also giving the option to replace the depleted batteries en route.
The choice of GPS watches has exploded in the last few years.
However this can be a bit baffling. So we have picked out our favorites >>
Garmin’s range of handheld GPS can be a little baffling.
So we look at two of their most similar ranges, Oregon and Montana, and explain the differences.
The Foretrex 401 is a hiking stalwart.However, Garmin has introduced the 601 and 701.
But what are the main differences between them? Find out here >>
Garmin and Magellan are two of the first brands that come to mind whenever you think of GPS.
But how do their handheld devices for hiking compare?
Smartphones have replaced a wide variety of standalone gadgets. So do you still need a standalone GPS for hiking?
We look at the pros and cons here >>
The benefits of using a GPS are obvious, but you might be wondering how to use a GPS for hiking to get the most from your hike.
Find out here >>
Garmin’s GPSMAP 64 GPS range are excellent for hikers, but with names like 64s, 64st, and 64sc it is hard to know the difference.
We explain here >>
Providing its user with location, distance, tracking, and route creation, GPS can seem a little bit like magic!
But how does it actually work?
There are a host of features you can get in a GPS enabled watch.
But which do you need and which can you do without? We explain all here >>