Author: thecyr

  • Garmin Handheld Pre-loaded Maps Options

    Now that most of the Garmin Handhelds have had a refresh in the last 3 years, it is time to take a look at a common question that arises when owners are shopping to upgrade their handheld or new users looking for an upgrade. eTrex 22x 32x – Montana 700 Series Pre-Loaded Maps Garmin included…

  • How To Contribute Your GPS Track To OpenStreetMap From A Garmin GPS

    In this video, I’ll show you a common situation where we are hiking a new trail and the map doesn’t have it. However, if the map product uses OpenStreetMap (OSM), then we can submit a trace from our track file to the map set and eventually on the next refresh the trail will be added…

  • How To Export & Share GPS Tracks Using Garmin Explore and GaiaGPS

    I’ve been slowly trying to get away from the Garmin eco-system for the last few months. For years now, I’ve been adding tracks to my Garmin basecamp collection but as my personal computer usage goes to more portable devices like a smartphone or tablet (all the content you’ve seen from me in 2020 has come…

  • Tilley Wool Fedora Montana Hat

    Last time I talked about Tilley hats, they more mostly warm weather hats. Ever since I was thinking about expanding my collection to include hats that I could wear in colder months of the year; specifically from labour day to Easter. After browsing a number of sites that could ship to Canada, I couldn’t quite…

  • Garmin Montana 700 Series How To Tutorials

    The Garmin Montana 700 is the latest refresh within Garmin’s handheld line. From their website there are three models to choose from: 700 (base), 700i (base + inReach) and 750i (base + inreach +camera). Difference Between Montana 700 and Montana 700i Comparing the specs the main difference between the models is the inclusion of the…

  • Episode 21 – Business Continuity Plans

    [powerpress] This week the boys get back and compare notes from another week of isolation during the COVID-19 outbreak. We talked about how life is in our areas, the lineup and what we are watching on the streaming services. Original Photos

  • Episode 20 – Isolation Edition

    [powerpress] We are back after a LONG break, and what better way to spend a friday night is to stumble with technology and use new tools to continue the hangout. Original Photos

  • Garmin inReach vs ZOLEO: Best Satellite Communicator For Canadians

    A current Garmin inReach vs ZOLEO comparison for Canadian hikers, campers, ATV riders and outdoor travellers, with plan, SOS, messaging and app considerations.

  • Garmin eTrex 22x 32x How To Tutorials

    The Garmin eTrex 22X / 32X GPS units is a great starter device for those wanting a small form factor and capable to do the basic GPS functions you’ve come to expect with a Garmin. We’ve listed a number of tutorials on this page that can help you with some of the more popular topics…

  • Garmin Vivoactive 4 / Venu Tutorials

    The latest generation in the vivo line, after the popular vivoactive 3 series gps watch. The Vivoactive 4 and Venu are identical in terms of functions however the main difference between the two is the display screen and overall shorter battery life on the Venu. Announced in September 2019, a week before the latest Apple…