Basic Essentials Global Positioning Systems

Put away those bulky books and monster manuals. 

For a generation, the Basic Essentials series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. Whether you’re planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Essentials books tell you what you need to know.

Discover how to:
•Leave an electronic trail to find your way back
•Store the coordinate addresses of important locations
•Use your GPS receiver in conjunction with a map and compass
•Navigate the GPS market and find the receiver that suits you best

Scottie Barnes is the editor of GeoInfo Systems and the former editor of GPS World. She has been covering the GPS market for years from 44º3’24” N, 123º5’58” W (Eugene, Oregon).  56pp.