Entries filed under 'gps receivers'

Feeling a Little Disoriented Today? Could Be Because It's 'Marooned Without a Compass Day'

Yes, today is Marooned Without a Compass Day. Why? No one knows. It just is. Interestingly, the historical origin of the compass itself is cloudy as well. The Facts on File database speculates that people of China, prior to 1040 AD, discovered by accident a magnetized needed would always point in the same direction. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on November 6, 2012 8:15 AM & Tagged REI Expert Advice, compass and gps receivers | permalink | Comments



How GPS Savvy Are You? Take Our GPS Quiz and Find Out

Just for fun, some gearheads here at REI put together a little GPS quiz to test your knowledge of these amazing handheld units and a few related devices such as satellite text messengers and personal locator beacons (PLBs). Fair warning: Among the 10 questions there are a few tricky ones, so don't assume that you'll ace this quiz! (If you do ace it, congratulations!) Be sure to post your GPS quiz results to your Facebook page or email it to your friends. If this quiz proves popular, we'll look ...

Posted by Steve T on August 1, 2011 2:36 PM & Tagged GPS, gps quiz, gps receivers, personal locator beacons, smartphone and spot satellite text messenger | permalink | Comments



Handy Smartphone Apps for Outdoor Adventurers

Smartphone users, you now have more app choices than ever to satisfy your outdoor interests. But which ones are worth your while? Here's a quick look at some of the leading apps. (If you don't yet have a smartphone, a fair warning: The coolness of these apps may convince you to pony up for one.) Of course, with all of these apps, keep in mind that smartphones depend on cell towers and batteries. While they can be fun and useful, you never want to rely on one in the backcountry. After all, ...

Posted by Francesca K on July 14, 2011 12:54 PM & Tagged apps, electronics, gps receivers and smartphone | permalink | Comments