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Summer Travel Accessories

While the state of the economy has caused a lot of people to forgo travel this summer, for those who have decided to get away from it all, there are ample opportunities with a few fun travel accessories. Having a GPS device, like the Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS, can be a great tool for cheap and efficient travel. The Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS is ideal for travel because it can point out all the best hotels, restaurants, stores, and attractions in a city. Often people find that the Nuvi 360 knows more about their own city than they do! In fact, the Nuvi 360 can be a whole lot of fun for taking a vacation in a more familiar location. While traveling across the country or to another country might be out of the question, with the Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS it’s quite possible to stay near home and still have just as much fun as if visiting an unfamiliar area.

 

In addition to vacationing, the Nuvi 360 is the perfect travel companion at home. The Nuvi 360 has so many practical applications that it’s just as useful at home on the weekends as it is out in a foreign location.

posted by DontGetLost
 June 29, 2009
High Tech Exercise Gear

Exercising in the 21st century is a little different than it was in the past, and it’s important to utilize modern innovation to maximize exercise effectiveness. This modern innovation includes incorporating the knowledge about proper exercise routines that has developed throughout the ages, and also using the best equipment. For example, it’s been illustrated that a walkman can increase exercise effectiveness as people have a natural tendency to time their steps or motions with the beat of the music, which helps with motivation. It’s also a good idea to have a high tech personal trainer like the Garmin Edge 305 GPS, which is great for planning out running routes and tracking progress. The Garmin Edge 305 GPS is much more effective than a pedometer, and with it, it’s simple for people to track their progress.

 

It’s also important to recognize that combining exercise with proper diet increases metabolism, boosts muscle growth, and provides more energy. Whether exercising at the gym or at the home, having the right modern tools will make it easier to achieve success.

posted by DontGetLost
 June 15, 2009
Road Tripping Essentials

With one of the largest highway systems of any country in the world, there’s nothing quite like road tripping in the United States. The U.S. is so interconnected and so vast that one could spend their entire lifetime on the road and not see all that America has to offer. Road tripping is one of America’s favorite pastimes, and is an experience all Americans should have at some point or another. The summer months are the ideal months for road tripping, and when road tripping whether in the summer heat or in the dead of winter, there are a few essentials all travelers. First, it’s important to have a good GPS device. Unless planning on never leaving the highway, a GPS device is an essential for all road trippers. Consider something like the Garmin Nuvi 350 GPS; a handheld device that is affordable with several contemporary functions. It’s also a good idea to keep a map around just in case.

 

Other road trip essentials include sun block (no one wants a trucker’s tan!), extra food and water, a quart of oil, a gallon of gasoline, and at least one change of clothes. These extras will help to prevent danger on the road and promote safety when partaking in America’s favorite pastime.

posted by DontGetLost
 June 1, 2009
Benefits of the Garmin Nuvi 370

The Garmin Nuvi 370 is one of the most versatile GPS systems on the market.  This handheld GPS functions much like a travel assistant rather than a computer.  The Garmin Nuvi 370 GPS features Bluetooth wireless technology, and allows for hands free mobile phone calls.  The touch keypad on the Nuvi 370 has a great interface, allowing for ease of use.  The Nuvi 370 can also find numbers of hotels, restaurants, and all kinds of stores with just the touch of a button, and then call the number!  When it comes to traffic, the Nuvi 370 makes it a cinch.  This handheld GPS can navigate around traffic, and even provide updates of changing traffic conditions ahead.  The display screen on the Garmin Nuvi 370 is the right size and has a clear picture. 

 

Overall, there’s no better handheld GPS out there than the Garmin Nuvi 370 GPS.  Whether it’s used by a bike messenger, a businessman, or just a person who often finds themselves lost in the city, it’s an ideal navigation device. 

posted by DontGetLost
 May 15, 2009
Touring 48 States with a Garmin GPS

When I turned fifty, I decided to use all the vacation time I had built up over the years at work and tour the 48 states within the continental United States.  I spent at least an hour or two in each state, even if it was just driving through and stopping at a restaurant for lunch.  I think I spent the most time in Florida, Utah, and the New England states, but with all the adventures I had, it’s kind of hard to remember where I just stopped for lunch or dinner and where I spent one or two days touring.  For the duration of the trip I kept my Garmin handheld GPS with me at all times.  The Garmin handheld GPS helped me to navigate foreign roads, find the quickest routes out of the city, and even find the best places to stop for a meal.  I would have been lost without it.

 

It took me a little under three months to visit all the states, and at the end, I was ready to head back home.  I think I discovered a lot about myself on my trip and I also met a lot of people who were different from me in the various states.  It was a life altering experience that every American should experience once in their lifetime. 

posted by DontGetLost
 May 1, 2009
Map Accuracy is Important!

There’s nothing worse than having an inaccurate map when you’re driving to a place you’ve never been.  The truth is, road maps are often outdated fast as new roads are built in suburban areas.  You might not even be able to find a neighborhood or freeway exit if you’re looking on a road map that is a few months old.  In these circumstances, a Garmin GPS device is far superior.  Garmin maps are updated all the time, so there’s never a worry that you won’t be able to find a recent development or road.  In addition, with a Garmin GPS device you can rest assured knowing that you never need to purchase an updated roadmap again.  Your Garmin GPS can also help you to plot out a course to your destination, ensuring that you’ll never be lost again!

 

With Garmin maps, you know that you are receiving the latest in contemporary GPS quality and you’ll never need to rely on a road map again.  You can also use your Garmin GPS for backpacking, hiking, boating, or anytime when you need directions.  It’s the device for navigation regardless of location! 

posted by DontGetLost
 April 14, 2009

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In my last post I mentioned Batteries but, only talked about their weight. The other features that are important about batteries are battery life and battery type. Battery life is how long the battery can produce enough juice to make the Garmin Handheld GPS work. If you have looked at the specs you know that the typical range for batteries is four to twenty four hours. I can hear you hikers groaning. To get the GPS to last you would turn the GPS on for only a few minutes every hour or so. Let’s do the math. If you turn the GPS on for three minutes every hour for ten hours a day then a battery life of four hours would last you eight days. Next post we will take up battery type.

posted by admin
 April 6, 2009
Excellent GPS for Boating

We all know how enjoyable boating can be, but when boating on ocean or larger lakes, there’s always the danger of becoming lost.  Whether it’s because of adverse weather conditions like fog or rain, or just getting turned around, it’s important to be know your location.  A reliable GPS device is invaluable when you’re out on the water, and the Garmin eTrex GPS is great for all kinds of boating.  This GPS provides accurate information about your location on lakes, rivers, even on the coast.  You can also download some cool features including those that point out fishing hot spots on various bodies of water. You’ll be thankful that you have your GPS device should an emergency ever arise and you need to find your way.  You can also use the Garmin eTrex GPS for all kinds of road activities in addition to boating. 

You’ll be able to find addresses, streets, and locations of interest throughout the area.  For boating trips down the coast to different towns and ports, having a GPS provides an excellent opportunity to explore the local culture.  You might even find some places that you never would have discovered otherwise! 

posted by DontGetLost
 March 31, 2009
Ski Trippin’ Wit Da Hunnies

Yo Yo power to the GPS users up in this blog!  This your boy Franky Fresh, now I know ya’ll know me as the canine aficionado, but today I’m representing the GPS with my Garmin eTrex Venture.  Now ya’ll know my dog Shakur loves the snow, but last time I took Shakur snowboarding, he ate so much snow he got sick.  That dog is straight crazy ya’ll!  So I left Shakur at home, and headed up to the mountains with my homies.  We was tearing up the slopes when I spotted some fly ski hunnies just chilling on the trail.

 

Now my boy Miggidy Mac went up to talk to the ski hunnies, and it turns out, they were from the Westside too!  We spent the whole day flying down the slopes, then it started to get dark, and we realized we were lost!  I whipped out my Garmin eTrex Venture and soon we were back on our way to the lodge.  If I didn’t have my GPS, there’s no way I would have gotten their numbers on the way back! 

posted by DontGetLost
 March 19, 2009

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Weight and Battery life:

This is an important ratio. You want adequate battery life but not at the expense of being weighty. This applies even if you have it in a permanent holder on the dashboard of your car. Also you might find that a power saver options is a good feature. GPS can range from 3 ounces to more than a pound and batteries make up most of that weight.

posted by admin
 March 6, 2009