{"id":11773,"date":"2021-09-20T15:33:14","date_gmt":"2021-09-20T19:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/finding-your-way-in-the-woods-how-to-choose-the-right-gps\/"},"modified":"2022-10-28T10:33:42","modified_gmt":"2022-10-28T15:33:42","slug":"finding-your-way-in-the-woods-how-to-choose-the-right-gps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/finding-your-way-in-the-woods-how-to-choose-the-right-gps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Right Device and Find Your Way With a GPS in the Woods and During Outdoor Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":7411,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[65,66,257],"tags":[866,1051,1052],"class_list":["post-11773","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-outdoor-activities","category-hiking","category-orienteering","tag-gps-en","tag-global-positioning-system","tag-orienteering"],"acf":{"post_flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":false,"anchor_link_text":"","text_content":"Finding your way isn\u2019t only about having a GPS in the woods, but rather the right GPS that will help you avoid unnecessary detours and delays. Here are some tips for choosing the right one according to your needs.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nYou don't have to buy the most expensive GPS to find your way in the mountains, along a lake or on a remote bike trail. It depends on your needs and the type of activity you want to do. Browse through our article to learn more.\r\n
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  1. What is the purpose of using a GPS in the woods or during an outdoor activity?<\/li>\r\n \t
  2. Criteria to consider when choosing a GPS<\/li>\r\n \t
  3. The right device for your type of activity<\/li>\r\n \t
  4. Other tips for finding your way without using a GPS when you\u2019re in the woods<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

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    What is the purpose of a GPS in the woods or during an outdoor activity?<\/h2>\r\nBasically, the term GPS stands for Global Positioning System, a worldwide satellite navigation system that allows you to know your location, speed and time.\r\n\r\nA GPS device is very useful, particularly in the great outdoors, as it guides you from point A to B, showing you the direction and distance to your destination even when you\u2019re out of range of a cellular network. Many devices even allow you to record your route and access detailed downloadable maps of trails you want to visit.\r\n

    [stag_button url=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/outdoor-gear\/orienteering\/gps-navigation\/navigation-maps\" style=\"orange\" size=\"medium\" type=\"normal\" target=\"_blank\" icon=\"\" icon_order=\"before\"]Shop - GPS[\/stag_button]<\/p>\r\nNote that brands like Spot use GPS technology in their satellite messaging<\/a> devices so you can report an emergency or communicate with contacts if you are out of network range.<\/em>\r\n

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    Criteria to consider when choosing a GPS<\/h2>\r\n
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    1. Frequency and conditions of use<\/strong>\r\n