We’ve known about this one for awhile, but now it’s official — the SPOT Gen3 satellite messenger has been announced. The new device offers expanded tracking options, longer battery life and a motion sensor. The minimum service plan price has increased to $149.99 per year, but it now includes a basic tracking plan (every 10 seconds for 24 hours). Unlimited and extreme tracking plans are available for an extra fee. read more
SPOT Gen3 satellite messenger
July 30, 2013 By 4 Comments
Garmin Oregon 600 review
July 29, 2013 By 16 Comments
Hands on Garmin Oregon 600 review
The Garmin Oregon 600
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Magellan Echo smartwatch for runners announced
July 23, 2013 By 3 Comments
Magellan has announced the Echo smartwatch for runners this morning. What’s unique about the device is that it has a user-replaceable battery, uses Bluetooth Smart technology, can control smartphone fitness apps and has no onboard GPS, relying on the phone’s GPS instead. read more
DeLorme inReach SE review
July 22, 2013 By 7 Comments
Hands on with the best satellite communicator yet
The DeLorme inReach SE
Alternatives to Geocaching.com
July 10, 2013 By 6 Comments
Typically if someone was to ask where to go to find Geocache listings, they would be pointed towards the original listing site, Geocaching.com. But that is not the only one, and this month we take a look at some of the alternative listing sites available for geocachers and some of the differences in terms of the features they offer. read more
Garmin Monterra Android-based outdoor GPS announced
June 24, 2013 By 36 Comments
UPDATE: Read our hands on review of the Garmin Monterra.
It’s been a few months since we first heard the rumors, but today the Garmin Monterra has finally been announced. Boasting an Android operating system, the Monterra can utilize apps from the Google Play Store. It even has WiFi to allow for direct downloading of apps. read more
Rand McNally Foris 850 review
June 17, 2013 By 6 Comments
The Rand McNally Foris 850
Load multiple maps to your Garmin without renaming them
June 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I was a bit surprised this morning when I saw this comment…
…these days if you choose multiple products to install on your device from Basecamp they are uploaded as separate img files anyway so you do get one per product.
SPOT Gen3 satellite messenger vs DeLorme inReach SE
May 9, 2013 By 20 Comments
Which satellite messenger is right for you?
There’s a little more info trickling out on the SPOT Gen3 Satellite Messenger, including its ability to send your position at 30 minute intervals for up to 45 days on a single charge. The SPOT Gen3 lists for $169.99 and is expected to be available later this month. read more
Garmin Oregon 650 review
May 1, 2013 By 249 Comments
Hands on Garmin Oregon 650 review
This guest review was written by Andy Byers, creator of the Garmin Oregon 6xx wiki, Montana wiki, and BaseCamp wiki.
On being an early adopter
I am an early adopter. Having owned many Garmin GPS receivers in the past, I find myself eager to experience the new features and functions included with each new hardware release. As many Garmin users are aware, this can mean months of buggy operation while software engineers continue to work out all the kinks in an effort to provide the functionality advertised for each unit. read more
