Traditional Map & Compass vs. GPS

Traditional Map & Compass vs. GPS

Here is a really good article titled “Spatial Orientation and the Brain: The Effects of Map Reading and Navigation”. Alan Padgett shared it on one of the SAR mailing lists. Don’t let the title scare you away. It supports our team focus on traditional land navigation...
Build Ultimate USFS Maps with  Map Overlays

Build Ultimate USFS Maps with Map Overlays

The U.S. national forests (USFS) are home to a wide variety of outdoor activities from backpacking to hunting to overland excursions. The Gaia GPS suite of base USFS maps and premium overlays provide the best offline maps for any of the USFS managed lands.Sourced...
The 9 Most Popular Hiking Maps in

The 9 Most Popular Hiking Maps in

Start navigating trails near you this summer with the 9 most popular hiking maps in Gaia GPS. Every map contains unique characteristics that offer different tools for navigation. The maps you choose can play different roles in hike planning and preparation.Sourced...