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Post by Paul on Dec 10, 2007 17:48:44 GMT
Hey guys,
Do any of you use a GPS?
If so can you recommend me one and do you also know of any books about the Wainwright`s that contain the GPS co-ordinates for them?
Cheers!
Paul
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Post by Guest on Dec 10, 2007 18:18:27 GMT
paul ... i do have a gps but rarely use it ... it was bought as a present ... mines the mio p350 which allows you to display digital mapping as well as the gps co-ordinates its very good but it spends most of the time in the cupboard only ever goes in the rucksack when the weathers going to be foul ... just in case ... as for web sites with gps co-ordinates you could try the following site www.stridingedge.net/ which is ran by sean another one of the forum members ... gary ... |
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Post by Paul on Dec 10, 2007 19:11:40 GMT
That`s uncanny, my mate has exactly the same one. He uses it as a PDA for work and as a satnav in his car.
Cheers for the heads up on the website, Gary, I have that save to my favourites already, tis a very good site.
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Post by David on Dec 10, 2007 19:41:43 GMT
Paul,
I have a Garmin 60. It took me a while to understand it, but now I think it's brilliant and take it on all my walks. I find it useful for downloading walks from Memory Map. They say most GPS' stay in people's drawers, probably because the manuals are not well written (certainly that's the case with the manual with my GPS, in my opinion, but the best book I have found (and it really is worth geting and it covers all types of GPS) is 'Getting to grips with GPS' by Peter Judd and Simon Brown. It is well written, clearly illustrated and easy to follow. They also run courses.
David
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Post by derek on Dec 10, 2007 20:53:19 GMT
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Post by Jenny on Dec 10, 2007 21:03:35 GMT
Contact www.gpstraining.co.uk who will give you advice on GPS. They are very helpful and friendly to talk to. Jenny |
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Post by Guest on Dec 10, 2007 21:32:59 GMT
come on dave ... haven't you heard of smart phones with built in gps?  |
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Post by Lindsay on Dec 10, 2007 22:53:50 GMT
Paul' I use a Garmin Etrex which is one of the simplest. Basically all i do is put in the summits for the day as waymarks and then if the clag comes down, using the map and GPS I can get a good idea of where I am and what height I am at . Just a back up really but I do walk alot alone. " not surprised !! I here you lot saying...."
Lindsay
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Post by Paul on Dec 11, 2007 0:55:26 GMT
Paul' I use a Garmin Etrex which is one of the simplest. Basically all i do is put in the summits for the day as waymarks and then if the clag comes down, using the map and GPS I can get a good idea of where I am and what height I am at . Just a back up really but I do walk alot alone. " not surprised !! I here you lot saying...." Lindsay Wow, thanks for the replies and the advice, guys! Much appreciated. It was the Etrex that I had in mind, Lindsay, but I thought I`d put it out there and see when everyone recommended. Eventhough I`m handy with technology I wanted a simple GPS as it would be my first experience in using one so, I`m glad you posted up and suggested the Etrex. I`ll try and pick one up tomorrow me thinks. Cheers! |
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Post by Guest on Dec 11, 2007 8:10:37 GMT
paul ... thats one of the good things about the forum ... regardless of your, you will find you get loads of useful answer's back ...
gary
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Post by JB on Dec 11, 2007 9:24:46 GMT
Never used a GPS. Probably like Dave, I am too old to master it. Good old Map & Compass has served me well for over 40 years! John  |
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Post by andybeck on Dec 11, 2007 9:41:47 GMT
GPS!!!!!!!!........I'm still learning to use this d**n mobile phone!! SNAP! However, I do read up about these things and recently in Trail the Satmap Active 10 was "the best and most user friendly GPS receiver currently available on the market" Meantime, until Santa thinks that I have been a very good boy, my trusty map and compass are my close companions on the hill. Andy |
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Post by David on Dec 11, 2007 10:39:01 GMT
I've used map and compass for 40 years (and still do), and whilst a GPS obviously isn't essential, it is a great piece of kit particularly if used with Memory Map or similar. Apart from the enjoyment it gives, it is a very reassuring device (particularly in poor visibility). There are times when I want to know exactly where I am, and the GPS gives the refrence to check against the map. Features like marking a grid reference when out walking (to check something later 'back at base'), recording actual route/distance walked, checking average and actual walking speed, and so on are very useful features.
David
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Post by Guest on Dec 11, 2007 13:24:53 GMT
I've used map and compass for 40 years (and still do), and whilst a GPS obviously isn't essential, it is a great piece of kit particularly if used with Memory Map or similar. Apart from the enjoyment it gives, it is a very reassuring device (particularly in poor visibility). There are times when I want to know exactly where I am, and the GPS gives the refrence to check against the map. Features like marking a grid reference when out walking (to check something later 'back at base'), recording actual route/distance walked, checking average and actual walking speed, and so on are very useful features. David david ... i agree with you ... they very useful tools especially when linked to the digital mapping software ... |
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