During one of the camping trips I have planned out with my friends, I have experienced getting lost and spending a good few hours going around in circles. I had forgotten my Garmin Oregon 450 in my other bag, and thought I had the same in my backpack which I carried with me when I [...]

These days, adult gaming has definitely gone up the ladder. In the past, people would result to various hobbies and activities which require lesser equipment and is composed of minimal complications. Nowadays people get to make use of gadgets to keep them entertained, from video games and consoles to high tech browsing devices to keep [...]

As a father of three, one of the things that worry me the most is the safety of my children. I am not with them at all times, and with two of them in college and one starting off a new life for herself I would often wonder if they are okay and safe. I [...]

An auto navigator, more commonly referred to as a GPS, is a device that provides directions and navigational guidance while inside a vehicle. These auto GPS devices connect to GPS satellites, and are able to display directions to a specified location on an LCD screen, most frequently a touchscreen. This GPS device may be built [...]

Handheld GPS devices are used predominantly in the outdoor leisure industry for walking and hiking. These devices have effectively replaced the compass and the traditional paper map. Walking routes may be planned and plotted within the comfort of home before embarking out on any planned walk. It is a good practice to have a handheld [...]

A portable GPS unit is a term generally used to refer to GPS units that give driving directions and are meant to be mounted in cars. The Garmin Zumo 660 is a motorcycle-friendly navigator that was built to lead you on all of your two-wheeled adventures. This GPS motorcycle navigator features 3-D buildings, lane assist [...]

For those who truly have the spirit of adventure, having the right gear is not just a matter of vanity, but rather a necessity that pertains to survival. Having reliable gear is as valuable as being well trained and healthy. The SPOT Satellite Tracker is one of the most crucial tools an explorer must have. [...]

Garmin is a company that produces consumer, professional aviation, and marine devices that use Global Positioning System for navigational assistance. One of their most popular devices is the Garmin eTrex Legend HCx navigator. This device is equipped with a high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver that locates your position quickly and accurately and maintains its GPS location [...]

A portable GPS is a type of GPS navigation device that is not permanently integrated into the vehicle, having only a simple bracket to mount the device on the surface of the dashboard and powered via the car cigarette lighter. This class of GPS unit does not require professional installation and can typically be used [...]

A handheld GPS typically uses Global Positioning System signals from a minimum of 3 overhead satellites to obtain a fix which is usually accurate to within 30 meters. Actual accuracy can be achieved down to 5 meters but due to U.S. military intervention, accuracy is restricted. The Magellan eXplorist 310 is pre-loaded with the World [...]