Handheld #GPS For #Hiking & #Walking #Tips List

There are a lot of things to consider when choosing a GPS for hiking and walking. Your choice of handheld GPS will be determined by your intend use, personal preferences and budget. After reading this list you should be able to make a good choice on a GPS suitable for you both now and in the future - http://www.hikingequipmentsite.com/hiking-equipment/which-handheld-gps-for-hiking-and-walking-best-tips-and-tricks/

#Hiking #GPS - Manual Waypoint Entry1 - Make sure the angle units you use are consistent, e.g. Deg/Min/Sec, Deg/Min or Deg.

#Hiking #GPS Selection - Waterproof - For most hiking situations, a GPS water protection rating of IPX7 is sufficient.

#Hiking #GPS Selection - Screen Readability 3 - Trans-reflective colour screens are more advanced, can be easily read in bright sunlight.

#Hiking #GPS Selection - Screen Readability 2 - A black & white or monochrome screen is adequate if not using any digital mapping.

#Hiking #GPS Selection - Screen Readability 1 - Viewing fine detail like map contours on screens is often easier on larger colour screens.

#Hiking #GPS Selection - Signal Reception Reliability 2 - Media Tek advanced chipset gives enhanced GPS reception & signal strength.

#Hiking #GPS Selection - Signal Reception Reliability 1 - SiRF Star III advanced chipset gives enhanced GPS reception & signal strength.

#Hiking #GPS Selection - Mapping Region - Make sure the GPS under consideration has mapping available for regions where you want to hike.

#Hiking #GPS Selection - Cold Wet Windy Weather 4 - GPS needing batteries changed often are not suitable in cold, wet or windy weather.

#Hiking #GPS Selection - Cold Wet Windy Weather 3 - GPS with difficult to change batteries are not suitable in cold, wet or windy weather.

#Hiking #GPS Selection - Cold Wet Windy Weather 2 - Touch screen GPS are difficult to use wearing gloves in cold, wet or windy weather.

#Hiking #GPS Selection - Cold Wet Windy Weather 1 - Small GPS buttons are difficult to press wearing gloves in cold, wet or windy weather.

#Hiking #GPS Selection - Primary Navigation Use - Using a GPS for primary navigation requires a GPS with some form of digital mapping.

#Hiking #GPS Selection - Occasional Use - Confirming paper map & compass navigation only needs a grid reference which any GPS can do.

#Hiking #GPS Selection - Intended Use - Consider how you will use a GPS, both today and into the future. Your use may change over time.

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Backpack Packing Tip - Crampons - Pack in a protective case inside backpack until needed or attach to the exterior of the backpack.

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