We told you a bit about Suunto's new AMBIT watch yesterday - in a nutshell, it combines a sophisticated GPS to allow navigation with a barometer-based altimeter, '3D compass' and an advanced heart rate monitor with the ability to download data

Suunto has launched a new all-singing, all-dancing AMBIT Watch, which it says is 'the first true GPS watch for Explorers' and features not just GPS but a range of mountain-friendly additional features.The watch, which has classic Suunto lines

and the chance to kick back and be entertained.Finally, over the course of the weekend, participants have the opportunity to borrow demo gear to try not just from Arc'teryx buit other brands too including Gore-Tex, Scarpa, Petzl, Suunto and Primus.Looks good

all singing and dancing Suunto M3 Explorer get damaged or lost.The reality is that today is that I use a high-end mapping satnav as my primary navigational tool everywhere, so it makes sense to similarly carry a basic satnav backup.I have an old Etrex

discussion, films and chill out time before retiring, ready to face the next day’s activities.About Mark:  A professional adventurer sponsored by Suunto, Rab, Zeal Optics and Sony, Mark undertakes difficult and inspiring expeditions for a living.  His

case in wet conditions.CompassesFornavigating using a map and compass, you can't beat the classicbaseplate-type compasses from the likes of Silvaand Suunto.Anything without a baseplate makes mapwork less accurate, so don'tbother. Incidentally, if you

Suunto X9 GPS watch. Althoughit will be quite pricy, no confirmed price for the UK at this time,the watch has all the GPS functions needed to navigate. Additionally, the heart rate, altimeter, barometer, and computerinterface builds on the existing

models:Suunto T9i watchMemory Map AdventurerMagellan CrossoverTimex GPS watchThe EdgeAbout the contributorsDave Mycroft is OM’s very own routes editor and a self-confessed GPS nerd. He’s an outdoors and technology writer with impressive navigation