Course navigation via GPS has become common. It is not recommended to rely solely on GPS but rather as an additional tool to insure you are on the right path when you made that last turn. 
The most common units on a ride are Garmin. Most local promoters have GPS tracklogs available for download at the entry table. Don’t forget to bring your download cable as they might not have your specific adaptor!!! GPS units start out at around $100 and go up from there but the model you select should have decent size memory and the ability to download at least 10 tracks. This will enable you to download tracks for multiple day rides. You should not rely entirely on GPS to navigate a course. It’s recommended you mount the GPS on your handlebars in order to use it effectively. “Ram Mount” is a popular choice and has cradles to fit most units on sale.. As an option, you can also carry it in you back pack but this isn’t really very practical. Another useful feature is the Waypoint feature of a GPS. You can set a way point and then navigate back to this exact spot. Perhaps you want to use this to come back later and explore a trail you found or identify a hazard, gas, a stream or even a scenic view. Recently, a fellow Dualie had mechanical problem in a long sand wash and we could not get his bike out that day. We marked the spot where we left his bike and he was able to navigate back to the exact spot the next day. In addition, several websites are beginning to post tracks from dual sport rides for other riders to download. These are great opportunities to explore new areas but if you use one of these, make sure you are familiar with the area and bring along maps as a back up. I have seen more than one GPS break while on a ride, leaving the rider stranded without any navigation. NEXT | 
