Posts Tagged ‘Handheld GPS’
As an expert mountain guide, one of the things I never go without is my Garmin Etrex Legend handheld GPS. I may have been working in the industry for quite some time now and have been familiar with the terrain of Mount Whitney, it is still a must to have my receiver on hand to help me out on the job. Having to lead a number of outdoor enthusiasts to their trip, I would need to be a reliable guide. And for that, I would need a reliable piece of equipment to always arrive safely.
Aside from Whitney our adventure company also offers other climbing trips to various places all over the country. That is why all of us would need to have a dependable GPS receiver at all times. It allows us to be in the know on other possible routes to get to the top, and update our information on a variety of things and circumstances that may affect the trip. I never go out without it. And it has allowed me to successfully finish of the journey far out with no dangers and worries for the people who go with me.
When we speak about rough terrain, we would need to have with us durable and handy products that would serve us well and withstand the rough conditions of the outdoors. This is a must, since harmful elements in the outdoors can be quite tricky to deal with, especially when it comes to the gadgets we need to bring with us during our trips and journeys. That is why you must purchase the best product around that will be able to endure the test of the outdoors and still function well.
When it comes to GPS, there is simply noting like the Magellan Triton 300 handheld GPS to lead you and your team to your intended destination. It would help you identify the locations of geographical boundaries and bodies of water with just a few clicks of the button. Rugged and waterproof, you can be assured that this navigator can take you places without stressing over which direction to take. Outdoor trips definitely calls for tough gadgets to get you through.
A Garmin handheld GPS is an electronic device that is used for providing directions and distance measurements to people who are traveling on foot. One of the most popular Garmin handheld GPS models is the Garmin Oregon 450T. All you need to do is tap the touchscreen and you’re ready to hit the trail with this next-generation handheld GPS. The Oregon 450t leads the way with a tough, 3-inch diagonal, sunlight-readable, color, touchscreen display that offers crystal clear enhanced colors and high-resolution images.
It has an easy-to-use interface that will allow you to spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less time searching for information. You can easily customize the appearance of the display with user-selectable dashboards. You can even share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other compatible Oregon, Colorado, and Dakota users. With the Oregon 450t, you can now easily send your favorite hike to your friends for them to enjoy, as well as the location of a cache for them to find.
Geocaching is a relatively new activity that combines treasure hunting, hiking, and the Global Positioning System or GPS. A new product that is 100% dedicated to geocaching is the Magellan eXplorist GC which was built for the premium geocaching experience. It is designed for the novice as well as the most seasoned geocacher and is guaranteed to provide you with all the tricks of the trade.
The Magellan eXplorist GC supports paperless geocaching which will allow you to download more than 20 unique characteristics of each cache, including the name, location, description, hider, size, difficulty, terrain, hint, spoilers, attributes, and the last 20 user logs among a number of other details. It also comes pre-loaded with the most popular geocaches so you can just literally turn it on and go.
Garmin has a range of models for different uses. The Garmin eTrex Summit HC is a staple among outdoor enthusiasts. It features a high sensitivity GPS receiver for peak performance in all kinds of environment. It has 24 megabytes of internal memory, a detailed base map, crisp color screen, barometric altimeter and electronic compass. Whether you are deep in the woods or near tall building in the city, the summit HC will help find your way quickly and accurately.
Garmin eTrex Summit HC has a built-in electronic compass that provides information even while you’re standing still, and its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude. You can even use the altimeter to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions. The Summit HC’s easy-to-use menu lets you create and view up to 500 waypoints. Buy appropriate accessories for your eTrex Summit HC. Protect it from bumps and scrapes with the eTrex carrying case. And secure your GPS onto the handlebar of the bike with Garmin’s bicycle mount bracket.
Father’s Day is fast approaching, and a lot of people are still searching for that perfect gift for dad. While dads have different hobbies, most tend to like gadgets and gizmos that have practical (and sometimes impractical) uses. Consider these fun gifts for Father’s Day:
~USB Drink Warmer/Cooler – these fun USB devices can warm dad’s coffee or cool his beer at the computer, and are a whole lot of fun.
~Leatherman – the classic gift for dad on Father’s Day, a Leatherman multi-tool never goes out of style for the dad who likes to be a wiz around the house.
~Cobra Handheld GPS - for dads who enjoy the outdoors, there’s nothing more useful than having a GPS device for camping, fishing, and hunting.
There’s nothing worse than being lost, especially whenever you’re hiking in the woods. This scenario happened to me when I was on my honeymoon and it was terrible. My husband and I had planned a month-long hike along the Appalachian Trail after our June wedding and we had our trek mapped out.
Little did we know that it was so easy to get lost within that great expanse of trails. Sooner than we knew it we were lost and it was raining. It took us 12 hours just to hike back to the main trail. Next time we plan a hiking trip we will be sure to bring one of those digital compass systems we see on television all the time.
I recently moved here to Seattle, and it’s been kind of difficult finding my way around the city. Near the end of the week, I found myself having nothing to do on Friday and Saturday night because I don’t know many people yet. My friend from back east recommended I buy a Garmin handheld GPS. I asked him “Buy a GPS? How is that going to help me find something to do on the weekend?” It turns out that newer GPS units provide more than just directions and simple navigation, they can also find local restaurants, nightclubs, and even theatres.
So I caved and bought a Garmin GPS and have since grown quite attached to it. The first Friday I found a great bar downtown, met a few people, and then we went out to see a movie. I even used my GPS to find out the show times! If you’re new to a city, a GPS unit is essential. You’re sure to meet new people quick provided you know where to look, and a GPS is just the tool to help you find the happening places around town.
The first satellite navigation system, Transit, used by the United States Navy, was first successfully tested in 1960. Using a constellation of five satellites, it could provide a navigational fix approximately once per hour. In the 1970s, the ground-based Omega Navigation System, based on signal phase comparison, became the first worldwide radio navigation system. GPS requires the equations of general relativistic corrections to these atomic clocks in satellites for sufficient accuracy. The general relativistic equations correcting signals of atomic clocks in satellites were first published in 1956 by Friedwardt Winterberg.
The design of GPS is based partly on similar ground-based radio navigation systems, such as LORAN and the Decca Navigator developed in the early 1940s, and used during World War II. Additional inspiration for the GPS came when the Soviet Union launched the first man-made satellite, Sputnik in 1957. A team of U.S. scientists led by Dr. Richard B. Kershner were monitoring Sputnik’s radio transmissions. They discovered that, because of the Doppler effect, the frequency of the signal being transmitted by Sputnik was higher as the satellite approached, and lower as it continued away from them. They realized that since they knew their exact location on the globe, they could pinpoint where the satellite was along its orbit by measuring the Doppler distortion.
Initially the highest quality signal was reserved for military use, while the signal available for civilian use was intentionally degraded (“Selective Availability”, SA). Selective Availability was ended in 2000, improving the precision of civilian GPS from about 100m to about 20m. In a contemporary sense, GPS is used often in vehicles and portable devices like the Bushnell Handheld GPS.
To enjoy more of the outdoors, never leave the house without your trusty navigational gear, maps and compass. A GPS navigation system is the latest device to give you accurate directions anywhere in the world. This global positioning system is a portable hand-held computer that will give you comprehensive and accurate information about a particular environment or area you want to explore or discover. All information is pre-loaded to your GPS.
In an urban setting, a GPS system can give you topographical information, streets and major road networks. It can also direct you which way to go and the distance to each location. It can also give you major landmarks and names of buildings. In an outdoor setting, a personal GPS tracker can give coordinates and altitudes.