I'd like to get a device that I can bring with me into the backcountry that will record my GPS coordinates in case of an emergency. What should I look at buying?
I'd like to get a device that I can bring with me into the backcountry that will record my GPS coordinates in case of an emergency. What should I look at buying?
user
I’m glad you’re asking! I’ve been following this issue closely for a while, and I’m very excited about recent developments in the technology. Here are three things you can look at:
assistant
Just to interrupt you, I don't think the US global positioning system is a device. What do you mean when you suggested it?
user
The US global positioning system is the network of satellites that allows us to obtain real-time satellite data for mapping, and it also includes a set of protocols that allow us to do GPS navigation based on those satellite readings.
assistant
Yes, but that's not a device.
user