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Latest about GPS

An expedition makes its way up Mount Everest
“It will cut down search and rescue time" – after a deadly season, all Everest climbers to be microchipped

By Julia Clarke Published

Nepal announced the new rule ahead of the 2024 climbing season, which begins in April

Climbing & Mountaineering
Bearded man using GPS watch
Do you really need a GPS watch for hiking?

By Julia Clarke Published

GPS watches might seem like training tools meant for pro runners and cyclists, but they can have some persuasive benefits for hikers, too

Watches & Wearable Tech
Skier checks smartwatch
"An alarming number of 911 calls" – this Apple Watch feature is wreaking havoc at ski resorts

By Julia Clarke Published

Officials urge caution among skiers as local 911 sees an influx of emergency calls

Watches & Wearable Tech
Casio G-Shock Rangeman watch
Casio launches new super tough G-Shock Rangeman watch with GPS and heart rate monitor

By Cat Ellis Published

The GPR-H1000 is a serious sports watch made for extreme environments

Watches & Wearable Tech
Man using Garmin Instinct 2X Solar watch
Get $100 off the beefy Garmin Instinct 2X Solar, with free delivery by Christmas Eve

By Cat Ellis Published

Deals It's the cheapest we've ever seen this king-sized sports watch

Deals
Amazfit GTS 4 watch on woman's wrist
The Amazfit GTS 4 is the best cheap GPS watch I've ever tested – and it's even cheaper for Black Friday

By Cat Ellis Published

Deals I've been testing sports watches for a living, and the GTS 4 is the most impressive in its price bracket

Deals
Woman using Garmin eTrex Solar device while hiking
Garmin launches handheld hiking GPS with unlimited battery life

By Cat Ellis Published

The new eTrex Solar can run indefinitely on a single charge with exposure to bright sunlight, or up to 1,800 hours without

Navigation Tools
Woman checking GPS watch while hiking
What is breadcrumb navigation on your GPS watch – and when should you use it?

By Julia Clarke Published

So-called breadcrumb navigation can help to guide you along a route safely in certain situations

Watches & Wearable Tech
Coros Apex 2 Chamonix Edition watch
What is Ultra-Max GPS mode on your COROS watch – and when should you use it?

By Julia Clarke Published

The Coros Apex 2 Pro and Vertix 2 both have Ultra-Max GPS mode that allows you to use GPS while preserving your battery, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you want to have it turn on all the time

Watches & Wearable Tech
first aid kit for camping
Hiker falls off cliff, then crosses two canyons to get a signal and call for help

By Julia Clarke Published

The Idaho hiker sustained serious head injuries in the accident

Hiking
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