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Are there any affordable, dedicated (one-purpose) handheld GPS receivers with nice satellite maps?
I don't have a smartphone, or any phone, and specifically don't want to have one for many important reasons. However, I do wish that I had some sort of map where I get to see where I am currently, ...
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What advantage does the what3words coordinate system have over other, traditional systems?
I recently came across the what3words coordinate system in an outdoor magazine. The system divides the world into squares of 3 m x 3 m. Each square is then named with a combination of three (as far as ...
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Navigation device with offline maps and GPX support
I have a subscription service from komoot for maps. Is there any GPS device that supports offline maps and GPX, preferably with android OS integration. Example scenario would be: Use an android based ...
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How is elevation gain and change measured for hiking trails?
If a trail is listed as 1500m of elevation change, what exactly does that mean?
For example, if the trail goes up 500m, then down 200m, then up 100m, then down 300m, then up 400m, is that considered ...
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How to find good hiking maps for the Laugavegur trail in Iceland? [duplicate]
I will be hiking the Laugavegur trail alone and have been looking for good hiking maps (1:50 000) online. My google searches yield no good results. Where do you even begin to look?
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Would there be any practical uses of a geological map for a hiker/backpacker?
I just found that I can get free geological map overlays for Google Earth for all of the individual states in the United States from here.
For instance, this is what a good deal of Yosemite National ...
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What is dead reckoning when navigating with a map and compass?
There is a technique for navigation known as dead reckoning, what is this technique exactly and when would it be useful?
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IOS Map App that creates routes by tracing a path?
I've been using a topo app on the PC for years that lets you, among other things, trace a route on the map with the mouse, then it gives you the distance and height profile for that route (even turns ...
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When is the best time of year to find the North Pole?
The Geographic North Pole or Terrestrial North Pole, is defined as the point in the Northern Hemisphere where the Earth's axis of rotation meets its surface. source
There were several attempts to ...
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Calculate true north with a compass and map
We've a map and a functional compass. A compass shows of course the magnetic north and the map provides us with the correct and current declination.
The North Magnetic Pole is the point on the ...
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Can I use satellite images as hiking maps, how?
I tried to find topographic maps of my area in Brazil, but the best I could find is some 1:50000 map from 1983.
My biggest need for a map (besides not getting lost) is avoiding private properties and ...
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Orienteering skill organized trainings in Germany?
Are there any schoolings/trainings for orienteering skills in Germany?
I hike during weekends, but mostly using GPS (geocaching) or using trails, so there's not much opportunity to fully train ...
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Are the orienteering marches popular in Germany?
I'm engaged in orienteering marches, which differ from sport orienteering: there is the time limit, where finishing before time gives no advantage to the participant, and the center is put on the ...
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How do I read a topographic map?
When navigating in the backcountry, you'll usually bring a topographic map that shows the terrain so you can tell if there will be steep slopes or cliffs that might make the route difficult.
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