Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bearded man using GPS watch. As a lifelong hiker, I’ll cut straight to the point here – of course you don’t need a GPS watch for ...

Hiking apps, for many of us, are here to stay in the hills. Most smartphones are reliable, waterproof, and with a few simple tricks (such as activating Airplane Mode and carrying a backup power pack) ...