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This easy-to-use guide, written by experienced mountain leader and navigation trainer Clive Thomas, uses non-technical language to introduce you to choosing and using a gps receiver to enhance leisure walking and make it safer. It includes everything you need to know, with expert tips, reliable advice, valuable information and practical guidance. Using the basic entry-level Garmin etrex, the guide includes: how a gps functions; how to navigate using a gps; its practical uses when walking; using a gps with a PC; using a gps with Pathfinder walks; the use of digital MapProducts; map reading, useful websites and answers to FAQ; the treasure-hunt game geocaching.
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Clive Thomas is author of the bestselling Pathfinder® GPS for Walkers, and is an experienced teacher of navigation skills using GPS, map and compass and digital mapping. He also regularly walks in Europe.
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78 of 80 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a reasonably up to date guide to the fast moving world of GPS that reveals what you can and can't do with your gps. For the UK user this will help you make some sense of settings, grid systems and the differences between waypoints, trackpoints and routes. It shows how much is available on the internet to enable you to use your gps to its maximum. The book is a very easy, non-technical read that you can dip into or read thoroughly. I bought a very good gps but, to be honest, had no idea what to do with it yet, very quickly, the author has shown me how to make more sense of the bewildering Garmin handbook. I heartily recommend this volume to anyone who wants to buy a gps or someone who would like to do more with their receiver but is not sure how to do so.
106 of 112 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book can be used as a step by step guide to get the most out of your GPS. I would recommend reading this book even before buying the gadget because it will help you in deciding what GPS you really need. I had read this book then I went to buy the GPS with specs that suits me. As a result it saved a lot of money because I bought Garmin eTrex Summit instead of a GPS from the top of the range.
Furthermore, the book is written for the British reader which means more explanation on how to use the GPS with British maps than the user manual.
Furthermore, the book is written for the British reader which means more explanation on how to use the GPS with British maps than the user manual.
56 of 59 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was recommended this book and can follow it up with my own recommendation. If you are like me and are intending to by a GPS for walking/cycling, this gives a brief overview of what GPS devices can do for you.
It has various sections on what GPS is and why it is useful, what all the terminology means and then shows you how to set up your GPS, from a generic point of view; most have common attributes. It then brings it up to date with usage of maps, how to plan a route and some of the newer uses such as Geocaching. It even covers the importance of batteries!
It is not a very big book (95 pages), is very easy to ready in short and nicely concise sections. None of the book is overly detailed so lends itself to the beginner/novice.
Definite recommendation!
It has various sections on what GPS is and why it is useful, what all the terminology means and then shows you how to set up your GPS, from a generic point of view; most have common attributes. It then brings it up to date with usage of maps, how to plan a route and some of the newer uses such as Geocaching. It even covers the importance of batteries!
It is not a very big book (95 pages), is very easy to ready in short and nicely concise sections. None of the book is overly detailed so lends itself to the beginner/novice.
Definite recommendation!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Helps you find your way!
An easy to read orientation to the use of GPS for non-motorised, recreational, off-road activities. Covers all the basics without technobabble or geek-speak. Jolly good! Read more
Published 5 days ago by Dr Dombo
Excellent
This book is perfect and just enough detail to make it great for a beginner. I started geocaching and hiking and needed more knowledge on gps and how to use it. Read more
Published 18 days ago by A18TTC
OK as an Introduction
Purchased as recommended and good as a basic introduction but perhaps I was hoping for a bit more than the basics.
Published 5 months ago by I. Evans
Disappointed
Previous reviews have been very good for this but unfortunately I did not find it so.
It is written for a Garmin etrex H which I have but it tells me all the obvious things &... Read more
It is written for a Garmin etrex H which I have but it tells me all the obvious things &... Read more
Published 7 months ago by A. E. Roberts
Good book
The book I ordered was fine - although for our purposes - just starting out on the geocaching route - there was far too much information in it that we didn't require! Read more
Published 9 months ago by Alison Bain
superb
Bought this as I did not understand GPS
Excellent book, easy to read.
I wouldn't claim to be an expert now, but I am more knowledgeable thanks to this... Read more
Excellent book, easy to read.
I wouldn't claim to be an expert now, but I am more knowledgeable thanks to this... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Stewart Harrison
Spot on
Very concise and easy to follow. I've owned a ETREX H for 3 years but found the product instructions confusing. This book simplifies everything.
Published 10 months ago by P. Wellings
Absolutely perfect !
I've been walking the same route for about a year and went out and treated myself to a GPS (the Garmin Dakota 20). I couldn't work out how to use it..... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Steps Ahead Fan
GPS for Walkers
I was expecting this little book, which is beautifully presented, to be more informative - it told me nothing about GPS devices that manufacturer's blurbs had not already... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Col
A good basic book
This is a very good book if you are just starting out with GPS particularly if you have just bought a Garmin eTrex H. Read more
Published 23 months ago by E. Rother
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