Soap Box
Editor and readers speak out

• Welcome from Jack & Co January 2001
• Danger Defined February 2001
• Meet photographer Dan, Special thanks to Nutt Racing, Pricey Gringos-Americans get kidnaped for big bucks June 2001
• Geocaching article, new company truck, editorial, Gentleman in the Field October 2001

• Foxhall Geocaching Challenge
  Erick Kobres of Georgia wins $5,000 in Geocaching's first cash tournament.
  
  
• Pentagon is probably jamming GPS in Afghanistan, experts say
  By Bob Brewin, ComputerWorld October 26, 2001
  
  
• GPS default setting blamed in deadly friendly fire event
  By The Washington Post April 24, 2001

• Navigating under the canopy
  "Hiking with a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver can save you miles of backtracking... Here’s how you can stay on track with a little preparation." A good article to read if you are wondering why you should own a GPS 12KB 8/26/01
  
  
• Navigating Between the Ditches
  "Here are some tips on how you can make your handheld GPS and laptop computer a car navigation system that is as safe as the more expensive built-in systems."
  Includes links to OEMs and software developers.
  12KB 8/26/01
  
  
• Personal Security and GPS
  "Awareness of your surroundings and communication with others, are every citizens weapons in the war on terror. Arm yourself with a cell phone and a GPS" 11 KB 11/5/2001
  

• GPS helps save life at Glamis Dunes
  

• At War:
  GPS quickens Victory in Gulf War, G.I.'s
  and GPS, Rescue of Scott O'Grady
  
  
• Off-Road Racing:
  Baja 2000
  Partying in Cabo San Lucas
  2000 Hummer Challenge
  2001 Team Trophy Challenge
  So you want to go desert racing?
  Viva Las Vegas to Reno! 530 miles across the Nevada desert
  Help from above-Satellites help racers navigate & communicate
  
  
  
• The Great Outdoors
  GPS now a sport? Check out Geocaching!
  Cache-‘n’-Carry Treasure Hunts, Geocaching article from the NY Post
  Land Rovers, Mud & Treasure Hunting
  Oregon Trail Jamboree - 2001 Cottage Grove, Oregon
  
  
• Road Trip
  Golden State GPS Road Trip Report
  Trekking Oregon's OUTBACK
  Road trip to Nevada’s Area 51

• Law Enforcement
• Mining and Treasure Hunting
  
• On the Water
  
• The Great Outdoors:
  Oregon Elk Hunting, Kansas Storm Chasing
  

• Navigation 101
  Defense spending pays off for civilians
  What is GPS and how it works (Part 1)
  
  
• Navigation 102
  Never get lost again (hopefully)
  What GPS does, common features & applications
  
  
• Navigation 103
  Applying the features to practical applications
  How to use GPS
  
  
• Navigation 104
  Paper or Electric? Map Basics (Part 2)
  
  
• Navigation 105
  Which way is North? Compass Basics
  
  
• Navigation 106
  You still need all three
  Using GPS with Maps and Compass (Part 3)
  
  
• Navigation 107
  Downloading and uploading with a PC
  Using GPS with computers
  
  
• Navigation 108
  Setting up your Receiver
  Getting Started (Part 4)
  
  
• Navigation 109
  Getting the most from your gear
  GPS Tips
  
  
• Navigation 110
  Exciting new technologies
  Satellite Communication and Asset Tracking
  
  
• Navigation 111
  Travel terms you need to know
  GPS Glossary (Part 5)
  

• GPS Buyer's Guide
  Check out types and styles before you buy
  
  
• Market Place
  GPSand related gear

• Links and Lists Links
  Cool GPS and adventure-related sites
  
  
• Jack's Adventure List
  Print this out to avoid being the poster-child for Visa by packing the right stuff