navigation – PMags.com https://pmags.com Practical advice and musings on the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, ski touring, and camping. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:30:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pmags.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-fav-ico-160x160.jpg navigation – PMags.com https://pmags.com 32 32 81463906 Map, Compass, GPS: Not Either/Or, But All of the Above https://pmags.com/map-compass-gps-not-either-or-but-all-of-the-above https://pmags.com/map-compass-gps-not-either-or-but-all-of-the-above#comments Sat, 12 Jul 2025 22:55:02 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=38822 Map, Compass, GPS: Not Either/Or, But All of the Above

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 ...

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Avenza allows small companies and non-profits to publish their maps. He's a look at this somewhat obscure app. Read More ...

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]]> https://pmags.com/a-look-at-avenza/feed 6 29907 Gaia GPS map layers – Which ones I use https://pmags.com/gaia-gps-map-layers-which-ones-i-use https://pmags.com/gaia-gps-map-layers-which-ones-i-use#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2020 13:18:35 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=27812 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 ...

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You may need to calibrate the internal compass of your phone GPS on occasion to get accurate results with your navigation software. Read More ...

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]]> https://pmags.com/quick-tip-calibrate-your-phone-gps/feed 3 27644 Intro to Backpacking: Part 6 – Navigation Basics https://pmags.com/intro-to-backpacking-part-6-navigation-basics https://pmags.com/intro-to-backpacking-part-6-navigation-basics#comments Thu, 14 May 2020 19:51:19 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=27078 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 ...

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If you have to stay at home, now is the time to brush up your outdoor skill set. Read More ...

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Another free app that I find very useful. Read More ...

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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 ...

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

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

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