Tech: GPS versus smartphone navigation
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Nick Selleck of Maschine uses satellite navigation as a mainstay of his work, and he has a few thoughts to offer on what type of hardware might work best.
Which should you use, GPS or Smartphone? Nick Selleck of Maschine says, “Both!”
The nature of adventure riding means riders are often heading into parts unknown, so it makes sense to have a have a navigation aid, usually either a GPS or a smartphone.
I’m fortunate my work has me travelling all over the country finding great tracks to ride, and then leading groups on preplanned routes. This means I have to know exactly where I am on the planet at all times, and how to guide people back there.
