garmin gpsI love my Garmin GPS. It has saved me so much time and hassle finding new places. I can't imagine going anywhere without it. I bought a portable Garmin GPS so I could take it along with me when I go hiking, and when I head out alone, it's such a relief to know that even if I do get lost, I will know where the closest road is and I'll be able to hike toward it. Sometimes I like to get off the trails and investigate parts of the forest that I would otherwise not see if I stuck to the trail. Caves are fascinating to me and once in a while I like to hike up to one to see what is inside it. Some of them are off the beaten path, and getting back to the trail can be a dicey experience. With the Garmin GPS, however, it's not that hard to find the trail. It's one of my most valued hiking tools, even more important than my camera, but not quite as important as my water bottles. My Garmin GPS is always at my side when I'm out of the house.