Putting the Batteries in The GPS Correctly

This is good. I also like that you have a bright orange GPS. I never understand why non-military travellers/tourist/campers/trekkers insist on buying cammoflage-green toys. To me this is sayiing 'Hey! I really want to drop this in the grass and not find it!'

Andy,

Permanent markers are a definite carry along. I use mostly the black Sharpie ultra fine point ones. Great for writing on everything except really dark items. For that you need one of the the oil/water based paint markers.

I tend to select gear thats not a bright color to attract minimal attention, but I certainly see your point Ash.

Eric

Everyone hates the Military, then tries to be the Military.

Gear, I call it toys, my spoon is gear, my GPS is a toy. I can live easily without my GPS, but I need my spoon.

If it is toy, I want it also to be fashionable, so I would buy a GPS to be fashionable, not practicable. There is no reason for me to have a GPS, except to play.

I do think if you ride a boat in the Carribean you should buy one and not trust the Captain. Most of them never leave the sight of land though, so they are chickens.

A GPS here is a Cellphone, I take out my GPS, I have am looking at my cell phone. The locals think I am looking at a cell phone.