How do blind people navigate when outdoors?
I once heard a story of a blind man in Cornwall whose assistance dog ran off so he found his way home one evening by using the warmth of the sun on his face. Well it got me thinking: “How…
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Basic compass skills: Using a map and compass to find your way
If you’ve not been taught them, even basic compass skills can be difficult. But using a map and compass to find your way is a key skill for many activities and very easy to learn. You may ask isn’t there…
Buying a handheld GPS: 6 best models of 2012 to search for
If you need to navigate in your sport, you’ll know it’s a skill that takes time to master. Buying a handheld GPS is no shortcut, and there’ll always be the need to recognise map symbols, estimate distance and read the…
So, do I need GPS? Who makes the best GPS for outdoors?
It’s here, it’s there, it’s everywhere, but do I need GPS (global positioning system). And if I do, who makes the best GPS for outdoors? GPS was once a technology used only by dedicated explorers, emergency services and the military.…