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Heading off into the woods for a hiking trip? Every year you hear stories of lost hikers, campers, and mountain climbers. One way to prevent such a scenario is with a hiking GPS. There are lots of hiking GPS review sites to help explain the features of each model. However, what features are important for your outdoors adventure?

A hiking GPS is useless on your trip if the map does not cover your travel area. Some hiking GPS systems offer downloads for different maps and locations. In addition, some offer topographical map downloads; very handy in rugged wilderness. Other units are basic, offing longitude and latitude,     relying on you to carry the map and determine your exact location.

A GPS system is also useless if its to cumbersome to bring on your hike. Weight and size are critical, and a balancing factor in determining other features. Lighter is better, but will have a trade off in features, screen size and quality, and battery life. Pick a hiking GPS that has the features you will need, but is still light enough that it will not get left back at camp.

Battery life is an additional factor when choosing the right hiking GPS for your adventure. If you are camping with a generator or rv, and only taking 1-2 hour hikes, battery life is not critical. If you are performing a three day mountain climb, battery life is extremely important. Look for a GPS with a battery life twice as long as you anticipate needing, and all should be well. More battery life is better, but will come with a trade off in features and weight.

Finally, consider other features you might want. Color screens are handy and easier to read. Some hiking GPS systems track your path, nice for helping you find your way back and tracking how far to yet to go. Information such as sun/moon cycles, and hunting/fishing cycles are available, with more features being added all the time.

As a GPS consumer, you must weigh these factors, as well as price, to determine the proper hiking GPS for you. If your needs are basic, a watch GPS tracking your longitude and latitude works wonders with a quality map. Others will want the full features from a high tech hiking GPS. The choice is yours... choose wisely and a hiking GPS will help your wilderness adventure end in a safe and exciting trip.

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jonnyblanch asked:


I want a handheld GPS for like hiking under $60. Really all i want is something that tells me exact location.Anybody know a good one? Links?

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waikryder asked:


I am wondering if someone can give me some suggestions on whether I should a GPS with Topographical or inland lake maps ot nothing at all.

I'm looking at puchasing a GPS to be used for hikes and camping and road travel. What would you suggest.

As it is I am looking at purchasing either a Garmin Colorado or a Garmin Oregan. Suggestions?
What I need is something that is easy to operate one handed. I plan on mounting the GPS on my motorcycle as well as use it for hikes, walks etc. These is the reason why I was leaning towards the Oregan or Colorado

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Cameraguy asked:


I'm getting either one or the other within the next few days, but I can't seen to decide which would be more beneficial. I do enjoy hiking, so the portable GPS would be great for that. The downfall is that you have to by the maps seperately and upload them. It also works not matter where you are and doesn't rely on WiFi.

The iPod touch would be nice as it would have the web browser and the GPS in it, but you need to be in a WiFi zone to use it, so many locations that I go it might not work.

Anyone have any thoughts/suggestions?

Thanks!
The reason I can't get an iPhone is that I have a year left on my current contract, and I only spend $35 a month right now. iPhone plans seen to start around $70 which is a little pricey.

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kinsora asked:


Is there some external GPS antenna on the market that I can hook up with my N95 8GB.

If you go for a hike or bike ride, you don't expect people to scotch their N95 in a plastic bag on their shoulder, to get a clear GPS coverage.

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freakhazerd asked:


I want a cheap gps for geo cachee but what do i get?
I need a hadheld GPS but i dont want to spend alot of money and not worryied about all the bells and whistles just something that can get me with in 15 to 20 feet of a cordinate in middle of the woods. So it will be hiking and i will use it when im driving to get me to the forest proserve but roads are really not nessisary i know everywhere around my area decintly enough to know where i need to go to start walking.

Thanks in advance

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kunoichipowergirl asked:


It's for my homework, I just can't get it. The problem says:
"Daniela and Jack are hiking a steady incline. They use their GPS device to determine their elevation every 15 minutes. At 15 minutes and 30 minutes they were at elevations of 10,300 feet and 10,900 feet, respectively.
a.Write an equation expressing their elevation in relation to time.

b.Based on the formula you found above, what is their elevation after one hour?"

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]]> http://camping-discounters.com/what-is-the-answer-to-this-math-problem/feed 1 which is better a garmin handheld or a magellan handheld? http://camping-discounters.com/which-is-better-a-garmin-handheld-or-a-magellan-handheld http://camping-discounters.com/which-is-better-a-garmin-handheld-or-a-magellan-handheld#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:34:33 +0000 admin http://camping-discounters.com/which-is-better-a-garmin-handheld-or-a-magellan-handheld
madfish64 asked:


I am looking into buying a relatively cheap handheld gps for geocaching, boating, hiking, and hunting. If i get a magellan it will either be the explorist 210 or the 500le if i go with garmin it will be the etrex legend, or the etrex legend hcx. What do you guys think?

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fisherman asked:


geocaching and gps systems?
how do i use the geocaching.com site like finding the points of the items the latitude and longitude..and is the garmin etrex h good for geocaching and is it also good for hunting fishing and hiking and all other uses

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brodieboy2005 asked:


I will be going to Glacier National Park and I want a GPS unit to aid my travel. I am currently looking at the Garmin GPS 60. From what I have read, it is non-mapping. I'm not really sure what that means... The reviews I have read are great.

Q's
1. What does non-mapping mean (don't tell me it means it doesn't map, because I know it has a map on it)
2. Can someone suggest a handheld GPS unit for hiking (under $200)

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