
As an avid hiker, it’s absolutely essential that I have a firm grasp of the lay of the land. I set aside an hour or two before every camping trip to plot out my hikes, making sure to bring the proper supplies and gear in accordance with the temperature and altitude. Unfortunately, I found out the hard way what happens when I don’t pay enough attention to the topography of a region before a hike.
Without realizing it, I found myself in a high-altitude area that became tremendously cold at night – so much so that I sat up most of the night with my teeth chattering. If I had simply consulted Garmin topo maps, I would have known to bring an extra-insulated, cold-rated sleeping bag. Ever since that embarrassing incident, I’ve always been prepared for the terrain and the elements to come

Watching your precious GPS flop around your dashboard like a fish out of water can make your stomach turn. After all, you spent big bucks to obtain this technological savior. Why would you want to waste your investment by allowing it to become utterly beaten and scratched? It would be in your best interest to shell out a few dollars to buy a contraption to hold it securely in place.





