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Magellan eXplorist 100 GPS Tested
By Dave Mycroft on 12/09/2008 14:02:01
Easy to use with gloves, but Magellan's basic use GPS has severe limitations.
and emergency use, but basic features,small storage capacity and the lack of a PC interface severely limitits useability for more sophisticated users. Garmin's Geko 201 issmaller, lighter and has the PC compatibility that the eXplorist 100lacks
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Genie BGT-31 Data Logger Review
By Dave Mycroft on 26/06/2009 09:43:37
Simple GPS and Data Logger unit with clear screen could be ideal for basic navigation and tracking.
and routelogging, with import and export to PCs and digital mappingapplications. TheTechyBitsAll the basics are there in this palm size GPS, with the industrystandard SiRF Star III GPS receiver and a patch antenna taking care ofthe signal and a small monochrome
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Scramble Route - Sharp Edge
By Dave Mycroft on 15/11/2005 09:08:44
Back to basics with a total classic grade one route on Blencathra in the northern Lakes. Sharp Edge lives up to its name and is a cracking way up an often neglected mountain. And yes, it is quite sharp.
. Overview After all the recent high end routes, we felt it wastime to go back to basics: Sharp Edge is a classic grade 1, andprobably the most poular lakeland scramble after Striding Edge.Although it's only a grade 1 route, and as perfect a hill day
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Weekly Route: Kinder Circuit
By Dave Mycroft on 04/07/2005 15:26:14
The first of a new OM weekly route series takes you from Edale in the Dark Peak, onto Kinder and back using both the original and updated Pennine Way paths - it's a cracker.
Edale Grindsbrook Kinder Downfall Kinder Low Jacob's ladder Edale Length: 9.85 miles (15.4 kim) Height Gain: 1911 feet (582 m) Overview: A circular rout...
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Buyers' Guide - GPS
By Dave Mycroft on 21/10/2005 11:48:12
What will a GPS do for you that a good old fashioned map and compass won’t?
’ products. While there’s little difference between equivalent models from different manufacturers there’s a great deal of difference between “starter” models and more advanced units.Basic Models –The new generation of basic models are now available for well
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National Trust PDF Routes
By Dave Mycroft on 21/09/2009 15:51:41
Printable Route guides for NT properties
basic, with a few accopanying photographs and a route mapwith designated points of interest along the way. Points of interestinclude geological, historical or archaeological highlights along theroute along with classic viewpoints.Downloadable routes from
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Richard Gear's Latest Answers
By Dave Mycroft on 21/05/2009 14:21:49
Our Q&A kit question man on GPS devices and their upgrades and technology
question of your own... Q Ihave had a basic Garmin Etrex for around 10 years, and am nowconsidering an upgrade. However, I have fallen behind withthe technology, and would welcome some help with a few basics.I am considering either a
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1st Aid The OUTDOORSmagic Way
By Dave Mycroft on 27/10/2005 10:01:38
Apart from sticking the odd plaster on a cut how many know what to do with their kit in an emergency on the hills?
with everyone ready to deal with whatever Wayne had in store for them.Woodhead MRT baseThe Saturday session started with Basic Life Support and moved on from there, with each session in the “classroom” followed up with outdoor practise. By mid afternoon
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OM Ultimate Scrambling Guide
By Dave Mycroft on 30/06/2009 11:59:55
Everything you need to know about scrambling grades, skills, courses and guides.
routes are generally set by consensus, with a few basic rules forallocating specific grades - but being subjective grades are open todebate and revision. SharpEdge on Blencathra - A classic Grade 1 scrambleGettingStarted Many people take their first steps
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Garmin eTrex Vista HCx Reviewed
By Dave Mycroft on 04/10/2007 11:06:52
How did it cope with the blackspots of Little Narrowcove and a dunking in Grindsbrook?:-)
.Also, with a device that tries to pack so much in, and a host of optional extras, the menu can take some getting used to but it's intuitive enough that you can use it for the basics straight from the box without needing to look at the manual
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