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Gear Review – Gaia GPS app

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Paul Mags — 18 Comments ↓

A review of the Gaia GPS app for Android and iOS-based devices. A powerful, flexible, and easy to use navigation tool.

Quick Tip: Measuring distance with a lanyard

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Paul Mags — 3 Comments ↓

A quick and dirty way of estimating map mileage using a compass lanyard or similar sized string.

Macro vs Micro navigation

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Paul Mags — 1 Comment ↓

The fine art of making adjustments in the field while navigating in the backcountry. Something learned through experience.

Maps are dead? Long live maps!

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Paul Mags — 5 Comments ↓

The death of maps are greatly exaggerated. Here’s why.

Naviagation for the long trails: An overview

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Paul Mags — 1 Comment ↓

The Power Point presentation about navigation for the long trails. Covers basics that should be known. May be viewed online; no additional software needed.

Quick Tip: Easy declination on a compass

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Paul Mags — 1 Comment ↓

Don’t have a compass that where declination can be adjusted? Here’s a quick and dirty way to pre-set it!

TrailGroove Issue 17 : Off-Trail Delights

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Paul Mags — 1 Comment ↓

In the latest issue of TrailGroove, I wrote an article about off-trail hiking and reported the news. Lots of other excellent articles as well. Check it out!