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The best compass: find your way with the finest standard navigational tools
A compass is essential for navigating through the wilderness confidently and effectively, and here are eight of the best
How does a magnetic compass work? And what happens if you take it to the North Poles?
We explore how magnetic compasses work, revealing the science behind them and the anomaly you need to bear in mind if navigating over long distances
Garmin launches handheld hiking GPS with unlimited battery life
The new eTrex Solar can run indefinitely on a single charge with exposure to bright sunlight, or up to 1,800 hours without
Garmin eTrex 32x handheld hiking GPS hits lowest ever price
Deals Discover new trails and stay on track with adventure-ready maps preinstalled
This powerful Garmin GPS navigator is down to its lowest ever price at Amazon
Deals The Garmin GPSMAP 86Sci is specifically designed for boating and fishing adventures, and it's going cheap
Google Maps will soon show National Park trails – but don't forget your compass
The app will make it much easier to navigate in US National Parks, but always take a map and compass as backup
Garmin launches Edge 840 and Edge 540 cycle computers with multi-band GPS
Improved navigation, extra training tools, and optional solar charging are among the upgrades
Garmin launches three new handheld GPS units for hikers and adventurers
The range includes two premium devices with TopoActive maps preloaded, plus an affordable entry-level model
