Help choosing a GPS device – hiking, biking and geocaching?
MrMcMonkey asked: I want to buy a handheld GPS thingy (never having used one before) but my mind is boggling looking through all the different ones available. I’d use it for hiking in mountainous areas and probably geocaching, which sounds fun. The Magellan Triton 400 looks quite good, as does the Garmin Vista HCx but the latter might be a bit too much feature-wise for my first…? Can you recommend one? Not necessarily one of the two... [Read More...]
I need an adaptor for my Laptop?
JTman asked: Have a handheld GPS (Garmin Extrex Legend) and the cable to download and upload data to my computer has a serial port connection. My laptop does not have a serial port. Is there a converter that I can use to connect my download cable to a USB port and is this something that will work?Magellan GPS Units Read More →
What is the most hackable GPS?
Querious asked: I recently bought a handheld GPS reciever to keep track of where I had gone exploring on my bike. It’s a Magellan Explorist 500. I bought it second-hand though, so it didn’t come with any software. Its usable to find your speed, the direction in which you are traveling and such but without buying at least $50.00 is software, with maps that you can load on the device but which become useless when you buy a new model, it... [Read More...]
Do the people usually bring GPS devices when backpacking in HENRY COE STATE PARK?
Wolf Mike asked: So I’ve been to Henry Coe State Park in Morgan Hill California before. We didnt go to far in, camped at frog lake a night. My question is do people normally bring GPS devices when they go to Henry Coe? I dont imagine needing one as long as stay on the trail. Next time I plan on going to Kelly Lake from the Hunting Hallows entrance. There are trails all the way there right? Shouldnt need a handheld GPS.DeLorme GPS Units Read More →
How do I find the best GPS for mountian riding on horse back to document campsites?
meg_fire21 asked: I am an avid mountian horse back rider and am interested in purchasing a handheld GPS. I don’t even know where to start. I am looking to use it to mark campsites that aren’t necessarily well known to others and also where people have been who have left all their trash and belonging because they were too lazy to pick it up. How does gps work anyways. Can you mark your own spots and name them? Do you have to have... [Read More...]
Why have car manufacturers never installed compasses as standard equipment on cars?
Bottom Contributor asked: This is the most basic and simple navigation tool since the dawn of time. Boat manufacturers install them as standard equipment, why not car manufacturers? I know you can get them as ‘luxury’ items, as digital compasses. I am aware that you can’t put compasses too close to the dash, due to EM interference; however, compasses work fine when stuck on the winshield or near the sunvisor. Every car I’ve... [Read More...]
Best GPS system for hunting, hiking, fishing?
Nick B asked: I’m looking for a good handheld and durable GPS system for hunting, fishing, and hiking. Any suggestions?Americas #1 Unit for Navigation Read More →
Handhelds with built in GPS?
Rich M asked: I need a handheld with built in GPS. I know Fujitsu do them (LOOX N) are there any others – any recommedations?The Next Generation in Handheld GPS Navigation Read More →
