Re: GPS receivers are wonderful, but ...

Chumango said "So far I have only ever used a compass."

You don't use a map? Gee, I would suggest you get a map before a GPSR. Then all you would have to worry about is the map getting wet and disintegrating ;)

Somehow, Chumango, I can't imagine that an electronic widget would ever be more than an amusing toy for you, as it is mostly for me. But then, since I worked on system design for the system for a number of years, I feel obligated to keep testing my handiwork. See, as I stand there on the summit, I can look at the GPSR's screen and find out that I am actually on the summit. Otherwise, how would I know?