Intro to Backpacking: Part 6 – Navigation Basics
The sixth chapter in our series – An introductory look at map, compass, and electronic navigation resources. Read More …
Tag: electronics
NOAA Weather app by Pandamonium Software
I love NOAA for weather information. I love useful apps. And I really love useful free apps. This NOAA app checks off all these boxes. Read More …
Communication technology options: A vendor neutral view
An overlook at various options for communication technology in the backcountry for personal use, emergency, commercial, or search and rescue applications. Read More …
GPS Essentials app
Another free app that I find very useful. Read More …
Seek by iNaturalist
The “Seek” app is essentially Shazam for the natural world. Free, powerful, simple to use, and immensely useful – an app well worth getting. Read More …
Gear considerations for Utah hiking
Some considerations for gear, and technique, that I found useful for Utah. Read More …
Gear Review – Atlas Guides GDT app
A review of the Atlas Guides (Guthook) Great Divide Trail app for Android and iOS-based devices. More than just navigation, it works as a guidebook, too. Read More …
Signs of the times
Two signs of our current state of connectivity. Read More …
Gear Review – Gaia GPS app
A review of the Gaia GPS app for Android and iOS-based devices. A powerful, flexible, and easy to use navigation tool. Read More …
NPS Campground privatization and other changes
In the near future, most NPS campground will be privatized. And connected. Some thoughts on an ongoing trend. Read More …
Gear review: Booster PAC ES5000 Jump Starter
Traveling to remote trailheads esp. in winter? Get yourself a jump starter battery pack. Read More …
Keeping electronics charged in the backcountry
A practical overview of how to keep electronics charged in the backcountry. Read More …
GPS mileage discrepancies
A map, guidebook or race course has one set of mileage listed. Your GPS device has more mileage listed or, rarely, less mileage. Why? Read More …
Trail Groove Issue 29 – Wilderness Study Areas
Trail Groove Issue 28 featuring some more articles I wrote. Read More …
PowerLine PowerCup Mobile Inverter
A neat little device I’ve had for a few years now that really intrigued my friends recently. Perfect for both road trips or disaster preparedness. Read More …
There’s an app for that – Useful outdoor apps
Smart devices can be a useful tool for the outdoors. Here are some apps I have found useful. These apps are not for connectivity, but for use in the field. Read More …
Maps are dead? Long live maps!
The death of maps are greatly exaggerated. Here’s why. Read More …
Presentation gremlins : How to avoid them
Volunteering to give an outdoor based presentation? Great! Here’s how to be prepared and avoid the gremlins that seem to crop up. Read More …
Review – Backcountry Navigator
A review of Backcountry Navigator and gps/mapping software in general. Read More …
On an electronic leash…
No outdoor fun for me this weekend. I’m on an electronic leash. Read More …
Backcountry mobile device etiquette
Thoughts on possible etiquette for mobile devices in the backcountry. Read More …