Outdoor technology advances quickly, and there have been substantial advancements since our last round of best GPS watch evaluations. Top-of-the-line equipment are more powerful (but also more costly) ...

GPS watches for hiking—like most fitness wearables—are a nearly ubiquitous piece of kit these days. While they can help you navigate off-trail terrain, they’re also be a valuable source of health data ...

Those new to outdoor activities might wonder if they can utilise Google Maps for hiking instead of learning to use a map and compass or using GPS navigation with a GPS watch or device. Google Maps is ...

From OS Maps to Komoot, these are the best hiking apps for planning, navigating and recording your adventures — whether ...

The National Fire Agency (NFA) is urging hikers to use a GPS tracking app to help navigate trails and to increase their chances of being rescued when lost or injured. Last year, 513 search-and-rescue ...

Five hikers, all blind or partially-sighted, crossed a mountain range in eastern France thanks to an innovative GPS system that developers hope can help millions of people with vision problems. Armed ...