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Magellan 315 DIY Data Cable  

How to make your own Data Transfer cable. This is quite easy to make, works well and is much cheaper than the one from Magellan. For a different example see: http://www.kolumbus.fi/ari.torpstrom/mag315.htm It is in Finnish but the pictures are self explanatory.

Batteries for GPS units  

I’ve tried NiMH batteries (1.2v 1500mA) and found they last around 5 hours tops, NiCd are worse. The best thing I’ve found are Energizer’s AA Lithium batteries, they last for ages & are very very light

HIKING BOOTS: HI-TEC V-lite Altitude Ultra WPi Ion-Mask  

The Hi-tec Altitude Ultra V-lite WPi is a lightweight leather boot that uses a waterproofing system called “Ion Mask”, which makes the boot completely waterproof but without using a waterproof membrane (such Gore-Tex or eVent) or sock liner, which many people find sweaty and nothing like as breathable as they’d have you believe. The boot » read more »


Author: Phil Newby