GPS Units
Find the best GPS unit for your hiking and backpacking trips with expert advice from Backpacker Magazine. Our gear experts test the latest GPS units in real backcountry conditions so you can feel informed when choosing the best navigation device for your next expedition.
Trail-Ready GPS Units
Make sure that you are prepared and have a solid GPS in hand before venturing into the backcountry.
Meet Me Here: a Map, a Watch, and a Surprise
Emma’s friend set her up with a ViewRanger map and let the app guide her to a backcountry surprise.
Suunto Ambit3 Vertical
Finally, a full-featured GPS watch that cares about vert as much as you do.
Editors' Choice Snow 2014: DeLorme inReach Explorer
DeLorme has finally made one tool that serves as a GPS device, backcountry messenger, and rescue beacon.
Wired and Unplugged
With the latest tech tools, you can plan trips better and more easily, stay safer on the trail, and instantly put your summit hero shot in front of the whole world.
Carry the best maps for your adventures.
New Elite program from map partner Trimble Outdoors serves up best-in-class trip planning tools, exclusive map data, and mobile app extras.
Grand Canyon National Park: Custom adventure maps on waterproof paper
Our editors map their favorite trips on custom-centered topos. Order today!
Navigating in the desert
Tips from our experts and readers about traveling in deserts and canyon country
Gear Review: Magellan eXplorist 310 North America GPS
A perfect starter GPS unit, with a great price and minimal drawbacks.
Gear Review: Brunton Sustain2 Battery
Your electronics will never run out of juice with this portable battery charger.
