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Montana 700i – discontinued?
As of August 2024 Garmin stopped producing the current Garmin Montana 700i outdoor GPS Unit, so the current form of the Montana 700i has been discontinued by Garmin.
GPS unit quiz - What year was each model launched?
Welcome to the GPS Training quiz, how knowledgeable are you about past GPS units?
Outdoor GPS Units - Release date history
We currently take our colour screen handheld GPS units for granted, but it was not always that way.
From the early years of outdoor GPS navigation technology has certainly progressed. In this article we look at the history of the main GPS manufacturers and the release date of the main GOS units built for the outdoor market.
what3words - what is it and how can it be used by the outdoor enthusiast?
what3words is a system that divides the world into a grid of 3m x 3m squares, each identified by a unique combination of three words.
It provides a precise way to identify and communicate locations, making it particularly useful for outdoor enthusiasts, but what are the pros and cons of what3words?
It provides a precise way to identify and communicate locations, making it particularly useful for outdoor enthusiasts, but what are the pros and cons of what3words?
Spine Challenger North 2024 - Jon's story
Many thanks to everybody who supported and followed me as I took place and completed the Spine Challenger North, a 160 mile walk along the Northern section of the Pennine Way.
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