Thelosthiker
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Do GPS show a map of the hiking trail your on? and does it pinpoint where you are on the trail? i'm not sure how it works.
And what GPS would you recommend?
And what GPS would you recommend?
Yes a good GPS will show trails but not always all of them. Some trails have been rerouted and that info will not be on a GPS. You can always bread crumb your hike and backtrack if you get disoriented.Do GPS show a map of the hiking trail your on? and does it pinpoint where you are on the trail? i'm not sure how it works.
And what GPS would you recommend?
Thanks for all of the information, you are Very helpful!!In the Chicago land area we have a Geocaching group called GONIL (Geocaches of Northeastern Il.). I know there are many other groups like this across the nation. Those folks are a great resource to gain info on GPS use. You may also be able to hook up with the local Cachers to tag along and learn a few things.
I agree with Steves, The instructions that come with a GPS as pretty much more confusing than helpful. It's nice to know what your GPS can do...but how about some practical application examples.
YES.....This is a problem with many rubber, synthetics out there when contaminated with insect repellent especially DEET products. Definitely do not get DEET on GORE TEX.Has any one had issues with touch screens being damaged from insect repellant on your hands? I had the rubber on my old Explorist 500 start to melt after coming in contact with Deet based repellants.
Even though GPS manufactures state that heavy tree cover will decrease accuracy, I have had some really good luck with any of my units throughout the years. I've dropped signals on occasion but moved on and re-acquired a signal in no time. That's the nice thing about satellites, you can always find a group up there somewhere.I really never even thought of using my GPS in the wilderness - I guess I never really thought I could pick up a signal - but a friend of mine brought one and I was actually surprised that it worked very well! I, personally, prefer to go the old-fashioned way with a compass and map.