Outdoor enthusiast a generation ago had to rely on maps, compasses and landmarks for navigation in unknown territory. There were unseen dangers due to getting lost in dangerous areas and even not being to find your way back to safe areas because of weather. Garmin Handheld GPS units and others have changed the dangerous into exciting adventures. Now you can navigate to anywhere and back without becoming lost or getting into unsafe areas by using a GPS unit.

By using a GPS unit you can avoid the risks of venturing into uncharted territory whether on land or water and know you can depend on your GPS unit for guidance day or night. Some of the Garmin Handheld GPS receivers even contain a barometric pressure reading to help warn of changing weather that could be dangerous. Hikers, boaters, hunters, fisherman and even Geocaching users depend on GPS navigation. No need to go into dangerous areas or get lost in bad weather or at night.

Using a GPS unit for navigation keeps you from becoming lost because you will not be depending on a map that may be outdated or getting caught in bad weather or darkness catching you away from shore or your destination.

Garmin Handheld GPS receivers are excellent for electronically mapping an area for future use. After mapping an area on land or water you can use Garmin’s Tracback feature and follow exactly your path. It works great for fishing spots, hunting areas, camping or hiking also. You also can determine your speed if interested with GPS units.

One of the features of the Garmin Handheld GPS receivers is the ability to upload or download data from your PC. You also can share your data with other Garmin users wirelessly on land or water if you so desire. This feature allows several people to map a large area in a short period of time and then share with all the others and everyone can have a complete map of the area mapped.

Golfing is a sport that has been enhanced by using GPS units for distance to the hole and distance of the last shot. The Garmin Handheld GPS Approach G unit comes preloaded with thousands of USA golf courses and allows you to map any course not included you want mapped. Of course the GPS unit gives accurate distances so you can use the proper club and also gives the exact distance of the last shot you made.

GPS technology has generated new outdoor activities and new sports. Geocaching is an example of a new sport that combines an outdoor excursion and a treasure hunt into a day of excitement for many people. Another new sport generated by GPS technology is Geodashing. Geodashing is an outdoor race to a precise coordinate that can even be across country.

Just as cars are more advanced today than in the past GPS technology is advancing at a fast rate also. Garmin Handheld GPS receivers become more advanced with each product release. Whether you are a boater, hunter, fisherman, biker, hiker or engage in other outdoor activities requiring GPS technology, you will find Garmin leading the pack.