A hand-held global positioning system (GPS) navigation device will enhance your hiking experience, whether it's an easygoing day hike or a challenging multi-day adventure

A global positioning system enables you to find your exact location nearly anywhere on the planet. They are extremely accurate and highly compact receivers that communicate with a network of satellites in Earth orbit. When you're hiking in the wilderness, navigation is critically important. Lives may depend on it. Why rely on paper maps? A precision electronic global positioning system allows navigation to within a few feet of your hiking destination. Priced as low as $99.99, one of these systems can be an affordable part of your outdoor equipment.

A receiver from Garmin or Magellan can have auxiliary features like topographic maps, an altimeter, digital compass or computer interface. Most units are waterproof and some are wrist-mounted. A global positioning system can run on batteries or be recharged. You can buy accessories like electronic maps and extra memory to enhance the navigation system's functionality. These devices can also be important pieces of safety equipment, providing pinpoint navigation in the dark or in the absence of landmarks. You can even chart "waypoints" while hiking. Waypoints are locations you want to remember or revisit. Just take a reading on the unit, give it a name and store it for retrieval any time you want to return to that gorgeous view or find that fork in the trail.

Global positioning systems for navigation are unobtrusive and easy to use on land or water, wherever your journey leads in the outdoor world. They can be an invaluable part of your recreation and hiking explorations. Consider adding a high-tech feature to your outdoor life and equipment with a GPS.

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09-04-04