Influential Gear?
What backpacking gear has become influential in the past few decades? Some thoughts. Read More …
Tag: electronics
A look at Avenza
Avenza allows small companies and non-profits to publish their maps. He’s a look at this somewhat obscure app. Read More …
Quick Tip – Get an emergency air compressor
A must-have item for anyone traveling to trailheads away from mobile device coverage. Read More …
There’s an app for that – 2021 edition
The outdoor apps I use for my mobile device currently and plan on using in the coming year. Read More …
Gaia GPS map layers – Which ones I use
The various map layers I use for Gaia GPS. And some lesser-known overview map print options that complement any GPS use, too. Read More …
Quick Tip: Calibrate your phone GPS
You may need to calibrate the internal compass of your phone GPS on occasion to get accurate results with your navigation software. Read More …
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 …
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 …