Technology Review: Contact 3.0 Hiking Package
Satellite broadcasting gets light, cheap, and trailworthy
Outdoor Electronics
From outdoor cameras and GPS units to headlamps and more, the gear experts at Backpacker Magazine test the latest electronics in real backcountry conditions to bring you comprehensive gear reviews.
Next Level: Off-Trail Navigation
Use a map, compass, and GPS unit to plot an ambitious route with this beginner's guide to bushwhacking
Backcountry Technology Review: Electronics and GPS
Your complete guide to the latest in outdoor electronics, including a smart watch, a weatherproof MP3 player, and the best in GPS.
Offshore GPS: How to Navigate in the Water
New tools for water navigation: Strap one to your thwart, and you'll never paddle in circles again.
A Cure For Latitude And Longitude: Using UTM Coordinates
Learn this mapping technique for better off-trail travel.
GPS Fast Fixes
Don't let your GPS unit stump you. Try one of these suggestions to get your unit trail ready.
GPS Basics
What's GPS, how does it work and will it help you? Find answers to these questions and more!
South Is Thata Way
Determine direction without your compass.
Understanding GPS
Using your GPS is easier than you think.
How To Speak GPS
Common GPS terms you should know.