I find the easiest way not to get lost (and have successfully used this in
Mulga at Gundabooka NP) is to waypoint the car before you head out, and when
you want to return, use the GOTO function back to this point. If you want to
follow a straight line, you tend to walk through a few bushes, but as long
as the country isn't too steep, the system works well. I use a Garmin (not
the basic model but also not the most expensive, which allows you to also
enter coordinates and use this as a waypoint - good if you want to go
somewhere that you haven't been too before), but I am not certain if all
models have this feature. I find Waypoint invaluable, particularly when I
see Threatened Species while I am driving.
Cheers,
Peter
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Subject: Re: [BIRDING-AUS] using GPS units for not getting lost in the
scrub
Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2001 11:54:58 +1000
G'day Vicki et al.
I'm just a beginer with this GPS navigation stuff but my Etrex (the basic
yellow
one) will show accurate directions very soon after you start moving.
Experienced folk always recommend carrying a compass as well. I must get
one
and learn how to use it - maybe a christmas present hint.
I occasionally walk from the car along a track for a couple of km and then
use
the GPS to take me back in a straight line through the bush. It's often
arduous
and scratchy but I've made it back every time and it's more intereastng
than
retracing one's steps.
Cheers
Steve
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