Hiking Gadgets And Accessories - What Do You Need?

What no hiking gadgets?

Are you content to just carry a map and compass?

No way Hosay!

You need visual aids such as a magnifying glass for map reading, torch and binoculars.

And then there are the all important navigation aids including GPS devices to provide a grid reference of your location. On this page we talk about features, recent advances, and recommend models.

Walking pedometer to measure distance travelled and numbers of steps taken. On this page we talk about the common features of pedometers and what pedometer John uses. For good health do you know the recommended number of steps to take per day? Who is the market leader in pedometers and why? Read our pedometer page to find out.

Altimeters to give your height above sea level. For hikers, an altimeter, used along with a map, can help to verify your location. It is more reliable, and often more accurate, than a GPS receiver for measuring altitude.

But you also want to Keep in Touch so you will need a mobile phone (cell phone) and a pair of hand held radios otherwise known as walkie talkies!

Last but not least you should capture all those great memories, including fantastic scenery, wildlife and photographs of yourself and your companions on the summit of every mountain climbed, on a digital camera. On this page John and David talk about the vital advances of digital cameras for hikers, what cameras they now have and why they bought those models.

So go online to buy equipment and gadgets at Gearzone or Find unique, outdoor-inspired gifts at Mountain Gear.


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