Apropos tips for inexperienced hikers (I do quite a bit of solo hill-walking and mountain biking). One thing I do at an unfamilar site is mark my parked car's l

Apropos tips for inexperienced hikers (I do quite a bit of solo hill-walking and mountain biking). One thing I do at an unfamilar site is mark my parked car's location on OSMAND - OpenStreetMaps on Android. I don't need any cell satellite signal to verify it - turning on location helps - and then I know where to return to in an emergency or point someone to. Zooming out gives me geographical context. Also, I always carry a paper map and compass and know how to use them If you don't, don't go. Simples. Also for a nooby hiker, printing out a paper copy of the proposed trail and wrap it in cling film is a good idea. Here in Ireland, I find mountain-views.ie a great site to get an idea of what other hikers actually experienced on a trail before I go. I do this and have never got into trouble. On the subject of Garmin GPSMap60 CSX and I found it great. But after one trip, I forgot to take out the AA batteries and bricked it. THAT was stupid. You live and learn (a bit; sometimes).