For the longest time I believed maps are the right backup for a GPS device until a 65 year old mountain guide convinced me that the right backup for a device is another device. He argued that the complexity of context switching to a completely different navigation paradigm is prone to error. Maps also provide limited assistance in white out conditions. His recommendation is to carry a backup device and small battery pack in addition to sharing the route with others in your touring party. This further aids team dynamics through shared decision making and situational awareness. While phones are prone to malfunctioning in extreme cold due to battery limitations, modern Garmin GPS devices can withstand extreme cold. I also find a Garmin watch with trackback capabilities very useful as they can be checked without having to take out a device from a pocket and can be operated with gloves.
@jakewright5080
Жыл бұрын
Interesting point but what if you’re not traveling in a guided party with many members? Electronics run out of batteries or can break. Reliance on gps devices also makes one less aware of their surroundings compared to when using a map and compass.
@jakewright5080
Жыл бұрын
Compass is also helpful when navigating on your phone so you can be sure your phone map is lined up correctly.
@soaringibex
Жыл бұрын
@@jakewright5080 A Garmin Inreach+ can run for up to 30 days. My watch runs up to 122 hrs in GPS mode. Min operating temps for both devices is -20C.
@soaringibex
Жыл бұрын
This is not an issue with the aforementioned devices. Both include highly accurate compasses and don't require manual correction for compass deviation.
@soaringibex
Жыл бұрын
@@jakewright5080 I use Fatmap for the general view of the area. Maps are interesting when you're in the hut away from the wind. They're terrible for this purpose once you're out in the field with snow and wind.
@freredelacote6439
Жыл бұрын
top du top. Faut viser le million d'abonnés minimum !
@HOWTOXV
Жыл бұрын
Merci Xv
@jamesmclean2023
Жыл бұрын
Be careful taking compass bearings next to metal like on your splitboard, it will throw it way off. Same goes for when you spread the map on the hood of the car in the parking lot! Same goes for holding the compass with the same hand as your smart watch!
@HOWTOXV
Жыл бұрын
Oh nice tips - thanks Xv
@vipecrx
Жыл бұрын
So we can no conclude that Xavier has not yet been sponsored by a gps company. Or tried to start some sort of navigation gadget either.
@HOWTOXV
Жыл бұрын
Haha - what do you mean - of course I have! Do you want to try it out for free for a month - tell me what you think, head to Fatmap fatmap.typeform.com/XavierDLR
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