GPS Training podcast – number 52

Walk and talk, new 1:25k map card and Ian's FAQ's * We look at our new video series - Walk and talk* Mobile phone apps* New 1:25k map card – release date* And then we have Ian’s FAQ’s, the frequently asked questions Ian gets asked whilst supporting our customers. The first thing on this months Podcast is a look at our ‘walk and talk' series * The idea behind the videos In a series of videos we look at a number of Outdoor GPS units and give a simple, practical guide on how each of them works and the navigational experience each of them gives. Not training videos – but hopefully give you an insight of the ‘navigational experience’ of each of the units. * Walk and talk – GPSMAP 66i – 30 mins* Walk and talk – Montana 700 – 20 minsMontana 700 Carry case – great find* Walk and talk – SatMap Active 20 – 25 mins It’s been interesting to see the seasons changing as during the first one there was snow on the ground, and it was a cold day, then last weekend (SatMap Active 20) I was in shirt sleeves To find out more and watch the ‘walk and talk’ videos go to – gpstraining.co.uk > news > walk and talk (currently third news story down) and I will also link to it from the show notes. * The next thing on this months GPS training podcast is a look at Apps that a number of you have been using. Have you had much experience of using mobile phone apps to navigate with Ian? I am starting to put a ‘piece’ together for the website and reviewing each of the ‘main’ navigational apps, of course there are many downsides of apps, but there are some instances when they can be a backup for either your GPS unit or paper map. One thig I have learnt from this podcast, especially from my interview with * Lindley Chambers (safety coordinator for the spine race ) – Podcast number 35 – I will again link to this interview in the show notes - https://gpsonlinecourse.co.uk/gps-training-podcast-number-35/* is ‘not to have all your eggs in one basket’. Different navigational options gives you a ‘backup’ just in case something goes wrong with one of them. Some options (ideas) * SatMap app* ViewRanger* OS app* Garmin Explore* Kamoot* Map my walk* All Trailsideas, ideas If people have any thoughts of feedback about these or other apps please do get in touch. Please note here we have been talking about using a mobile phone app as a backup, rather than your main navigational aid. If you are thinking – of course he’s going to say that. To prove it is not just me, take a look at an article I have written for the website - Stop using smartphones to navi...