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Best Outdoor GPS unit for Christmas 2020 and 2021

What is the best Outdoor GPS unit for 2020 and early 2021? This is a question we get asked lots as 2020 draws to an end. It is been an amazing year for Outdoor GPS navigation. After the dreaded Covid 19 lockdown, many more people headed into the outdoors. This has seen a massive increase in people looking for Outdoor GPS units to navigate them. Last year The Guardian officially said walking is 'No longer just an activity for older people with sticks,...

October 22, 2020By Jon MonksNewsbest, gps, hiking, Outdoor, outdoors, unit, walking0 CommentsRead more...

Best GPS for mountain biking

A question we get asked a lot is what is the best GPS for mountain biking. The most common mistake people make is going for a Garmin Edge or one of the road cycling GPS units. They should have been looking at an outdoor GPS mountain bike unit. The main reason is these come with Ordnance Survey Maps and you need this map set when mountain biking as it is the only map set that shows Bridleways, which you need to follow...

July 31, 2020By Jon MonksNewsbest, cycling, gps, mountain biking0 CommentsRead more...

Best batteries for an Outdoor Garmin GPS unit

A common question we get asked here at the Outdoor GPS Shop is what are the best batteries for an Outdoor Garmin GPS unit. Because there is never a straight answer there some questions you need to ask. 1. Does you GPS have a built-in power cell (units like the GPSMAP 66i, GPSMAP86s, GPSMAP86i and the Garmin Montana range. If the answer is yes, you can charge your unit both from the mains or by using a portable power pack like the – -...

June 5, 2020By Jon MonksNewsBatteries, Battery, best, garmin, gps, Outdoor, power, unit0 CommentsRead more...

Weather in the hills – plan before you head off

Weather in the hills - what to do before you head into the hills. Yes, in the UK we are a little obsessed with the weather. But keeping an eye on the weather is essential when planning your walk in the hills. When heading out into the hills being prepared for the weather can make a big difference as to how you feel at the end of the day. Be flexible There’s no shame in changing your plans. Choose a different route or turn back...

March 10, 2020By Jon MonksNewsgps, walk prep, walking, weather0 CommentsRead more...

Don’t get caught out this Winter when in the outdoors

,Don’t get caught out this Winter when in the outdoors, your GPS will keep you updated about daylight hours. One of the lesser-known features on Garmin GPS units, is the ability to display the Sunrise and Sunset times at your location. They will even show features such as time in hours until sunset or sunrise. When out walking or running this winter the reassurance of having this information can really enhance your day. Allowing you to enjoy the activity knowing you...

January 3, 2020By Jon MonksNewsgarmin, gps, sunrise, sunset, time, watch0 CommentsRead more...

What Is The Best Outdoor GPS Watch?

What is The Best Outdoor GPS Watch? As we approach the end of the year it’s time to look at the best outdoor GPS watch for outdoor activities, for walkers, runners, cyclists and the many other activities GPS watches are made for. What is the best GPS watch on a budget?– Under £400.00 So in this category, we have only got a couple of watches – Garmin Instinct (available in four colours) Casio ProTrek WSD-30 (works with Viewranger app) The Garmin Instinct is a...

November 5, 2019By Jon MonksNewsbest, fenix, gps, instinct, review, watch0 CommentsRead more...

Garmin GPSMAP66s locking onto the satellites

European Galileo satellite system

On 25 July 2018, the European Space Agency launched the last four satellites for the European Galileo satellite navigation system. The European Galileo satellite system comprises 24 satellites in total and took 13 years to get in place. The launch of the first satellites began in 2005. Overview of the European Galileo satellite system The Galileo satellites orbit at an altitude of 29,600 km from the earth's surface. The Galileo satellites appear as a fixed point in the sky this is, like both...

October 14, 2019By Jon MonksNewsaccuracy, European, Galileo, gps, satellites0 CommentsRead more...

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