A collection of my Reddit posts. cleaned up and expanded, with thoughts on how maps, compasses, and GPS all work together in the field. It’s not about which tool is “better,” but how they complement each other. Read More …
My good friend Josh review the Tractive GPS ; a device that’ lets pet owners track their furry friend and combines a bit of Strava functionality, too. Read More …
What backpacking gear has become influential in the past few decades? Some thoughts. Read More …
Avenza allows small companies and non-profits to publish their maps. He’s a look at this somewhat obscure app. Read More …
A must-have item for anyone traveling to trailheads away from mobile device coverage. Read More …
The outdoor apps I use for my mobile device currently and plan on using in the coming year. Read More …
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 …
You may need to calibrate the internal compass of your phone GPS on occasion to get accurate results with your navigation software. Read More …
The sixth chapter in our series – An introductory look at map, compass, and electronic navigation resources. Read More …
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 …
An overlook at various options for communication technology in the backcountry for personal use, emergency, commercial, or search and rescue applications. Read More …
Another free app that I find very useful. Read More …
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 …
Some considerations for gear, and technique, that I found useful for Utah. Read More …
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 …
Two signs of our current state of connectivity. Read More …
A review of the Gaia GPS app for Android and iOS-based devices. A powerful, flexible, and easy to use navigation tool. Read More …
In the near future, most NPS campground will be privatized. And connected. Some thoughts on an ongoing trend. Read More …