Navigation with smartphones and handheld GPS devices
WE ARE VERY WELL served these days with digital mapping technology and GPS systems at affordable prices and with better functionality than ever before. Indeed, most of us have a highly capable navigation system built into our phones, depending on the apps we choose to use.
The smartphone has become an essential item in my quiver of adventure tools, but there’s still a place for more traditional navigation methods. The trick is knowing how and when to use each device and its strengths and weaknesses.
