Losing yourself in nature can be a gratifying, enlightening experience — that is until you literally lose yourself in nature. Going off the beaten path is fun, and hiking or backpacking trips often ...

Which hiking GPS is best? Many of us are familiar with the advantages that Global Positioning Satellites or GPS has to offer when it comes to successfully navigating while driving, sharing your ...

GPS watches for hiking—like most fitness wearables—are a nearly ubiquitous piece of kit these days. While they can help you navigate off-trail terrain, they’re also be a valuable source of health data ...

In an expanding world of Android Smartwatches and the Apple Watch, there has been a recent shift in how athletes track and monitor their progress. Now, many GPS trackers are including extra bells and ...

This gadget will keep tabs on loved ones -- both young and old -- or make sure someone can find you while you're hiking in the wilderness. Aloysius Low is a Senior Editor at CNET covering mobile and ...

I once lost my dog for four days because of an equipment failure. The carabiner connecting the leash and collar broke, and in a matter of seconds my pup was sprinting down a busy street in Minneapolis ...