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GPS for Hiking

How to Hike With the Garmin 255W

Some in-vehicle GPS navigation units are also capable of providing walking instructions for hikers. One such unit is the Garmin Nuvi 255W. While the GPS will not point out trailheads or interesting points of interest, it will help to prevent you from getting lost in the wilderness. By setting your vehicle, a trailhead or some other safety point as the GPS unit's home point, a hiker can use the Garmin 255W to return to his starting point no matter where he ended up. For additional safety, a hiker should always carry a map and be aware of his...

All About GPS for Hiking

Good GPS for Hiking

You can use a device to track your hikes as well as plan future treks. The type of unit you choose will depend upon how you will use the device and what features are important for your hiking trips. If possible, try out a few m...

Best GPS Devices for Hunting or Hiking

With these options and other features, handheld GPS units are used by hunters and hikers. The best GPS devices for hunting and hiking will combine a lightweight, compact design with mapping capabilities, way point storage and a...