Product Description

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #79978 in Books
• Published on: 2005-06-01
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 80 pages

From the Back Cover
Put away those bulky books and monster manuals!
For a generation, the Basic Essentials® series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Essentials® books tell you what you need to know.
Discover how to:
pick the best GPS receiver for your specific needs
read and pregrid topographic maps
identify waypoints with various coordinate systems
use GPS to navigate on land and water
create your own maps with GPS software

About the Author
Bruce Grubbs is an avid camper, backpacker, hiker, mountain biker, and cross-country skier who has been exploring the American desert for over thirty years. A professional outdoor writer and photographer, he has written nine previous FalconGuides, including Hiking Arizona. He lives in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Customer Reviews

bad item
This is neither basic or essential; I was very disappointed as it offers nothing for the beginning GPS user; it seems to be more of an advanced compass course.

Short and To-The-Point
I don't have a GPS but intend to buy one in the near future. This inexpensive little book provided me with the basic information that I will need in order to make an informed purchasing decision. This book also includes several examples on the different uses of a GPS, i.e., different circumstances. These examples will likely prove more useful to me when I actually have a GPS in my possession to play with. I believe that the less knowledgeable a person is in this field, the more useful this book will be. The writing is clear and the information is well presented.