Gaia GPS: One Backcountry Navigation App to Rule Them All
The outdoor mapping app, launched in 2009, is now as necessary as a pair of hiking boots.
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.
Deal of the Week: Garmin inReach Mini
It's small enough to fit inside a stocking, but this satellite communicator and GPS tracker is no stuffer.
Latest in GPS Units
The Best Trail-Ready GPS Units
Make sure that you are prepared and have a solid GPS in hand before venturing into the backcountry.
Garmin Rino 755t
Do-it-all GPS
Garmin GPSMAP 64st
This GPS unit is rugged, reliable, and comes with preloaded maps.
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.
Fullpower Technologies MotionX-GPS
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Tech4o Discover
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Suunto Suunto Ambit HR
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Highgear XT7 Alti-GPS
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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.
Gear Review: Magellan Switch Series GPS
This GPS is perfect, however you get from A to B.
Gear Review: Suunto Ambit Watch
The sleekest, best GPS watch yet.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 2012: Navigation
Never get lost with these navigation tools.
Apps and Maps
From GPS data to navigation apps and printed maps, we have you covered and can get you ready for your next adventure.