Steve GannGPS Strands, Then Saves Couple
December 29th 2009 22:19
As an avid hiker, I see more and more people getting lost on trails, thinking that their technical gadgets will save them. John F. Kennedy Jr. lost his life in a plane crash because he wasn't trained on instrument flying and had to rely too much on his Saratoga's GPS system.
I also travel quite a bit and rely on my GPS to get me to my destinations. Even with the unit, I still print out a Mapquest route to serve as a backup.
Another problem that people get into with GPS's is that they buy a expensive unit but never bother to update the maps. I buy cheaper units like the low end Tom Toms, which always guarantees you the latest maps. They also update four times a year. Still with the cost of updating 60 dollars a quarter, you might as well buy a new one every year for under 100 dollars.
Technology is a great thing but it should not be a replacement for proper planning and a little common sense.
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