This material is taken from Chapter 6 - Wilderness Travel from The Backpackers Field Manual by Rick Curtis. For more details on this exciting book check out The Backpacker's Field Manual Page. This ...

There’s something about the pull of the great outdoors that seeps into your bones. You start off slow, maybe for a walk in the woods near your house. But soon, that call of the wild has you gearing up ...

Google Maps is a great navigation tool, it can be used for planning trips and journeys and also finding out interesting places to visit, and more. This guide is designed to show you how to find your ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Technology like handheld GPS and navigation apps are wonderful to have, but anyone seeking adventure ...

I have a terrible sense of direction. In the car or on foot, I can get lost effortlessly unless I'm very familiar with where I am. I'm often amazed how well most people get around. I can always find ...

Google announced a few major changes for Google Maps this week, revealing that it will use AI to improve directions and navigation. Directions will now consider the ride's carbon footprint, allowing ...

Using just a topographic map, I can competently navigate in areas like the High Sierra and Colorado Rockies, which generally have distinct landforms and open views. Even so, for added accuracy and ...