#backcountrynavigation

A GPS unit designed for backcountry travel with topo maps loaded can be a valuable device to take on any journey, although you should still carry a compass. With a GPS unit, you can mark the precise location of your camp or where you parked your car. You can plot a route to navigate to a precise location easily and mark specific waypoints along the way. A GPS can track the path you’re taking and allow you to follow that exact path back. It also gives you valuable information, such as the distance you traveled and, at your present pace, how long it will take to reach your destination. That’s valuable if you need to reach a certain point before dark.