This is how we travel now thanks to GPS
travel in the XXI century It has long since ceased to be what it was. So how do you read it. Not better not worse, just different. And if we start looking for those responsible, the trail leads us, inevitably, to the usual one, the same one that for decades has been 'guilty' both of causing great evils and of generating the best remedies: **technology**.
maybe just the nostalgic have noticed, but already no maps in the glove compartments of cars, and we have exchanged family arguments in the middle of nowhere (with a mile-long map spread out on the hood of the car) for shouting at a screen when he insists that we turn left, despite that there is a sign that tells us that we must do it on the right. Because let's not fool ourselves, ** getting lost we keep getting lost .**
Not even new technologies have managed to break that spatiotemporal link shared since time immemorial by hundreds of billions of travelers from all over the world —Raise your hand proudly whoever hasn't lost their way, even if it was only for a few tenths of a second. What they have achieved is to make it a little more difficult for us, or easier, depending on how you look at it.
At this point, we are aware that there are two types of people: those who they have come to play and prefer to leave their journey to chance rather than in the hands of the geolocation , and a large majority of people who have not been blessed with the gift of orientation and want to avoid shocks, especially when it comes to walking in the middle of nature.
For these cases, the solution is simple: get hold of a GPS that is light, easy to transport and that guarantees your position and orientation wherever you go. The Garmin Etrex 20 incorporates a highly sensitive GPS receiver and access to 24 satellites.
It has a 2.2-inch color screen and weighs 142 grams. In addition, it has software route planning and offers the option to share them with friends or other fellow travelers and includes maps from 23 Western European countries.
However, the adventure lovers more extreme, surely they prefer to carry everything on their wrist. For this assumption, nothing like a watch with GPS and long battery life (up to 100 hours).
Suunto Traverse offers a real-time view of your journey, as well as full tracking of distance, height and calories burned. It also includes topographic maps and compass, weather alerts (especially useful in case of storm) and the possibility of sharing your adventure with all the world in social networks.
On the other hand, if you are one of those who prefers ride , doing it through unknown terrain can be tremendously relaxing for lovers of roadtrip Or turn into a real nightmare. To minimize the chances of the latter happening, it is best to put a GPS in the suitcase.
The Tom Tom GO 520 comes with maps from all over the world and for life, Wi-Fi connectivity and a 5-inch screen. It's compatible with Siri and Google Now and includes everything from hands-free to voice alerts. dangerous areas s or traffic status information on real time.
But what about our luggage ? Having it located is one of our great concerns and, unfortunately, it is not always possible. For those moments, V-Bag was born, a locator gps that allows you to know at all times (without the need for Wifi or Bluetooth) where it is Your suitcase.
Simply connect via the MOVETRACK app and set up a 'safe zone'. You will receive alerts on your telephone when you leave that area. It weighs 33 grams and its battery has 4 days of autonomy.
