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Posts Tagged ‘GPS’

Satmap’s Active 10 Trek GPS

Sunday, June 12th, 2011

Consumers have a lot of choices when it comes to buying a GPS device these days. Only a few years ago, it was fairly easy to walk into your favorite gear shop and select a handheld device from either Garmin or Magellan. Now though, there are plenty of other options to choose from, as well, all with a host of features to help you navigate your way through the backcountry. (more…)

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24 Hours of Exhaustion

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

For twenty years the Camel Trophy was the ultimate display of what 4-wheel drive vehicles could accomplish. From 1980 to 2000, Land Rovers and Range Rovers, in every conceivable spec, traversed some of the most daunting and challenging areas on earth for weeks at a time. Another hallmark of the events was the emphasis on teamwork and mental challenges, in addition to the seemingly impossible terrain. It was an incredible test of man and machine, with teams from all over the world vying for the trophy. (more…)

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Ready Your Wrangler for Multi-Day Adventure

Monday, February 28th, 2011

So, you wanna hit the trails for more than a day, huh? Call it an expedition, even? Good for you. (more…)

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Keys to Navigation – Part II

Monday, February 21st, 2011

The question is often asked, “Which GPS Unit should I buy?” This is a very common question, but I won’t tell you that it depends. Seriously…I don’t think it matters which one you buy – they all do the same thing, more or less. (more…)

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Keys to Navigation

Sunday, February 20th, 2011

I’ve heard this hundreds of times: “I have a Safety GPS but I don’t know how to use it.” If you’re in the same position, perhaps I can help. For running Jeep trails and doing extended trips, GPS navigation can play an integral role to the success and satisfaction of your trip. (more…)

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Spot II GPS Satellite Messenger

Sunday, January 2nd, 2011

One thing I have learned over my many years of Jeeping is that you can’t do enough to be prepared for anything. We’ve all seen or heard about incidents that have gone bad on the trail. Many of these stories played a significant roll for me three years ago when I made my decision to buy a SPOT Personal Tracker and carry it anytime I go off-highway. (more…)

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Magellan’s GPS Toughcase for iPhone & iPod Touch

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010

The ToughCase is a new product from Magellan and features a heavy duty water and shock proof case for the iPhone or iPod Touch. Some of the interesting additional features include enhancement to the GPS accuracy and an increase in the battery life of the unit. (more…)

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Destination North: A Sub-Zero Adventure

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010

Spur of the moment! Back in October, a trip to Morocco we had been planning for a few months turned out to be difficult and impossible to accomplish. We needed a new destination to test out our 2007 Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited, and It didn’t take long to decide that turning the map upside down would offer a nice alternative: going north, up to the Arctic Circle in Finland. (more…)

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Man Down – Are You Prepared?

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

Hopefully you have not experienced a major incident on a trail but you’ve probably heard horror stories that make you think “I’m sure glad that wasn’t me!” (more…)

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Road to Near Heaven

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

The road to the top of Mt. Antero in Colorado, which reaches a height of 14,276’, offers an amazing opportunity for any stock 4×4 Jeep vehicle. The road is rough and long (7.5 miles to the top), but the reward of views and scenery are well worth the effort. (more…)

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Recommended Equipment for Overland Adventure

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Below are suggestions for vehicle & personal gear while in the backcountry. This list is by no means complete, but they are the MINIMUM suggested items to consider when out on adventure. (more…)

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Hiking Adventure at Zion’s Checkerboard Mesa

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

Entering Zion National Park from the east entrance immediately reveals a colorful display of orange, brown and white slickrock that includes one of the parks landmarks, Checkerboard Mesa. (more…)

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