A handheld GPS device comes in handy on hiking and mountaineering trips as it allows you to easily navigate your way even when the visibility is poor or the landscape has little or none distinct features. Handheld GPS devices have several advantages in comparison to Smartphones which are often used for navigation by more recreational… Read More »
Navigation on hiking and mountaineering trips can be tricky due to poor visibility and/or indistinct landscape characteristics, and although handheld GPS devices, watches with built-in GPS or Smartphones can come in handy, there is nothing more reliable than an “old-school” compass. Compasses have many advantages over electronic navigation devices; they are lighter, not dependant on batteries and more… Read More »
A good hiking watch does not only show time and date, but also provides you with crucial information (such as altitude, location, air pressure, sunrise/sunset times etc.) which can help you with navigation, planning and weather prediction. Watches with hiking-specific features are very popular these days and the companies behind them are making great progress… Read More »
