Outdoor Navigation With GPS: Hiking, Geocaching, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing, Outdoor Photography, Backpacking, Mountain Biking (Paperback)
July 1, 2009 by CoolStuff
Review
“Stephen W. Hinch is a breath of fresh air…[this book] is expert advice from a very experienced teacher.” — Fred Zahradnik, About.com GPS, February 2008
Whether you’re hiking, fishing, kayaking, cross-country skiing, or taking a mountain bike ride in the backcountry, a GPS receiver can help you reach your destination and return safely–but only if you know how to use it! Outdoor Navigation with GPS, the most complete, easy-to-use GPS book available, is your guide to (more…)





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Great service!
I received this book in quick fashion. It was just as described on the website! I would order from them again.
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PERFECT FOR THE NOVICE OR INTERMEDIATE USER
WRITTEN IN EASY TERMS AND TO THE POINT. COVERS EVERYTHING INCLUDING THE BASICS OF GPS, THE MOST RECENT TYPES AND BRANDS OF EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE, AND FIELD USAGE.
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Very happy with product.
We checked several retail outlets and they could not compare as far as product and price are concerned.Very pleased with shipping and service from Amazon.com.
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Huh?
This book looked to me to be for the most elementary user from the reviews. Nevertheless, it lost me in the first part(3 chapters).
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The Best
This is without a doubt, the best GPS-handheld reference guide that you will find on the market. Great for the novice and the experienced users alike.
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Good Book
Everyone should read before buying a GPS. I bought it with a DeLorme PN-40 and I am happy with both.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Outdoor Navigation With GPS: Hiking, Geocaching, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing, Outdoor Photography, Backpacking, Mountain Biking
So far so good – have not made it to the end of the book yet but seems to be exactly what I need.
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Essential
I’ve used GPS for mountain biking for over two years. This book was a real eye opener. Garmin should hire this guy to write their manuals. The book is full of great info.
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Outdoor Navigation with GPS by Stephen W Hinch
Outdoor Navigation With GPS: Hiking, Geocaching, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing, Outdoor Photography, Backpacking, Mountain Biking
Hinch’s Outdoor Navigation with GPS is simply…
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Excellent Book to Complement Your First GPS
Excellent book for me. I bought my first GPS for hiking and canoeing and this really helped me prepare for using my GPS in combination with maps.