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GPS Guide
GPS has
taken the Darwinism out of travel. Instead of the dumb and weak getting lost and dying in the wilderness as
perhaps nature intended, they can now find their way safely home.
Whether this is a good thing or not, GPS is here to stay. If you’re planning to join the club, however, the vast array of GPS technology that’s out there can be daunting and figuring out what system to buy will indeed make you feel like you are lost in the woods. The New York Times is here to help. They’ve published a GPS for Dummies guide that walks prospective buyers through finding the right system for their needs—needs that can vary greatly between hikers, skiers, kayakers, city folk and others. Does it come with maps? Walkie-talkies? A big enough screen? Weather reports? Cork screw?
Each day these toys become more and more amazing, and I feel dumber and dumber trying to keep up with all that emerging technology. Darwin might have plans for me after all.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Kraig Mar 8th 2006 4:10PM
GPS devices are great for those of us who have technical skills and already know how to navigate, but I've seen a ton of newbs who can't read a compass think that a GPS will be better for them, only to become bewildered by the different screens, methods for setting waypoints, and their own general lack of tech skills.
Oh, and don't worry about the dumb and weak getting lost. They'll forget extra batteries when they're out in the backcountry. :)