Can you read a map?

Technology is great, so long as it works; but the moment it gives up (for what ever reason) we can have a problem, especially if we have become reliant upon it.
An article in the US Marine Corps Times, today, highlights the concern that the Corps has for the reduction in map reading and orienteering skills [...]

Bikers are snapping up the Garmin Zumo 660

The weather forecasters have promised us a beautiful summer this year, and, unlike politicians, there appears to be some evidence for their optimism.  Certainly we have had some fantastic weekends in May!
Anyway, it seems that motorcycle enthusiasts are getting ready for some serious riding if the rate at which Garmin Zumo 660’s are selling!  Given [...]

Zumo 660 released in dribs and drabs

The eagerly awaited Garmin Zumo 660 sat nav for motorbikes, is only being delivered in small, sporadic numbers.  One supplier had only half the units on order delivered last week (which went straight out the door) and hopes to have the rest later this week.  In the mean time, they are taking orders to put [...]

Reading Festival or Rocking at Glastonbury –Garmin will get you there

The Park Position Recall function is standard on the nuvi 865T

Garmin have come out with a free download for the 2009 festival season.  This is available as  an additional Points of Interest (POI) from the Garmin website and has the festival listings up to the end of September.  And it will also help you  to  [...]

Garmin Nuvi 865T on Promotion

If you order before the 22nd of May, you can save £100 on a Garmin nuvi 865T, a hefty 25% saving! This sat nav has all the features you would expect from top line unit, including Lane Assist, voice controlled sat nav and phone functions, Bluetooth, FM transmitter, Safety camera warning and real time traffic [...]

Garmin eTrex Legend HCx

Garmin eTrex Legend HCx

If you enjoy orienteering and cycling, you might find that the Garmin eTrex Legend HCx waterproof GPS unit could be of use to you.  Not only does its high sensitivity receiver allow you to locate your position when under heavy cover, in deep canyons or surrounded by high buildings, but you [...]

Ordnance Survey Maps Available on Garmin Oregon 300

In the Army they used to say that the most dangerous thing on a battlefield was a young lieutenant with a map, because he was, invariably, lost. Hopefully that will now be a thing of the past as Garmin have joined forces with Ordnance Survey to provide maps of the
U.K.’s national parks.
 
 

The Garmin Oregon 300 [...]