The New Garmin Oregon 550 and 550t
 Garmin Oregon 550t Overview
Garmin have recently released the two new versions of their popular Oregon device. The Oregon 550 and 500t are still the great touch screen devices like their predecesors, but come with two great new features and one major improvement! Garmin are catching up with the mobile phone market, and have decided to include a 3.2 megapixel camera built into the device. What makes this camera better then most is the ability to “geotag” your photos… meaning you can upload them to certain websites (such as Google’s Picasa) and have it displayed on a map - each photo will appear as a “pin” where you was at the time you took it! You can obviously take photos in portrait or landscape, and with the 850MB inbuilt memory, you can snap away till your hearts content (about 1500 photos)!
The camera also boosts a 4x digital zoom, for those moments which are slightly out of snapping distance.
Another nice little new feature is the three-axis compass. This allows you to see where north is even when the device is held upright - ever had those moments where you have to hold the device level, but then can’t see anything because of the sun? Which, coincidentally brings me onto the next point… Garmin have done a good job at listening to feedback and improved the readability of the touch screen making it much easier to read in bright conditions - something which was a main drawback to the other Oregon devices.
If you do end up treating yourself to the 550, you’ll notice that Garmin have FINALLY got the common sense to include batteries with their devices, and not just any batteries - Rechargable NiMH AA’s… complete with charger! Well done Garmin.
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 TNF Meridian There aren’t many peices of kit that cross the technical and casual divide as well as these trousers do. These are fantastic abrasion resistant, water repellent, VERY light trousers!
On one hand they’re great on the hill - the fabric is light, they dry very quickly and they have plenty of pockets for stashing kit (including a handy phone/MP3 player pocket!). The waistband is very smooth and has an inbuilt lace “belt” which you can tie up for extra support with those full pockets - and it doesn’t rub at all.. even when under a rucksack!
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 Merrell Thermo Arc One of the highlights of the Merrell autumn winter collection, the woman’s Thermo Arc is made from waterproof Nubuck leather.
It’s a boot designed to keep ladies feet warm, boasting a warm Polartec Thermo insulated lining Primaloft insulation and Vibram, Thermo Women’s sole. Continue reading »
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Berghaus RG1
The Berghaus RG1 (Mens) and Calisto (Womens) jacket is one of Berghaus’ best selling jackets. At a mere £75 RRP this jacket is fantastic value for money - bringing a lightweight, waterproof, and breathable outer which doesn’t comprimise style or function. Continue reading »
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 TNF TKA100 Microfleece This 1/4 zip relaxed fit fleece is a go anywhere, do anything workhouse of a garment. Lightweight yet very thermally efficient it is an ideal choice - whatever your favourite outdoor pastime may be.
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 TNF Nuptse Jacket - Black The Nuptse Jacket has an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio with its 700 fill goose down insulation, yet it packs tightly into an internal pocket for easy carrying. Nuptse Jackets are also interactive so you can add an interactive The North Face fleece to create a single cold weather jacket.
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Whether going camping with the kids, or planning your round the world trip, this noveltly globe made by ALS (Air Land & Sea) will keep you entertained and occupied for hours.
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 This Handy Hero’s Waterproof capsule, made by Oddities, is small enough to be used as a keyring or dog tag. Ideal for keeping important items safe in it’s waterproof casing, such as headache tablets or a note from your loved one.
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This device is great for outdoor enthusiasts on a budget, or for those that just don’t need other features and details that other GPS units bring.
The eTrex H is a newer revision of the original eTrex, bringing a high-sensitivity GPS reciever which means it will lock onto a signal quickly and accurately.
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