Are you anticipating an outdoor adventure for yourself and your family and want to make it a safe one? Are you undecided about what gear you need to get to take with you? I have a few great recomendations that I feel are a must when going on any outdoor excursion.

First thing that I would take of course would be the obvious like water, food, and a first aide kit, but if you really want to be safe I suggest that you invest in something that can be used again and again even in your day to day routine. The Garmin Rino 530 GPS Navigator, a GPS/two-way radio that has a 14-mile communication range is perfect for any outdoor trip. This way if you have two of the Garmin Rino 530 GPS systems and someone ends up injured and the other person needs to go for help the team can still keep in touch as well as be able to map the injured persons location.

Sure there are less expensive Navigational units that you could buy, but they most likely won't have the quality that the Garmin Rino 530 has. The Rino 530 also has a built in electronic compass, barometric altimeter, and NOAA weather receiver making it perfect for the outdoor fanatic. This way when you are out exploring the great outdoors you can keep track of the necessary things like weather conditions, and also keep track of which way you are traveling.

So when going on any outdoor adventure whether it is hiking, biking, off roading, or 4-wheeling I think that having a GPS handheld with you is a must. I know you may think that it sounds a little ridiculous, but when it comes to the safety of you or your friends is there any such thing as ridiculous, just ask yourself that question before you plan your next outdoor trip.