GPS - Global Positioning Systems
by Gnasher the Dog (aka Mike Knipe)

This is a fancy name for a length of string and two elastic bands, fashioned in such a way as to secure the globe, (see The Map) to the top of the rucksac.

Note, that this system, together with the arrow on your hat will confirm to all your qualifications as an expert in the field of walking about - especially if you keep following people, whilst stabbing a tin of sardines with a spike and asking if anybody's seen your Spillars Shape, as it was a black one which is your dog's favourite.

Your dog, of course, will be nowhere to be seen as it's too embarrassed to be on the same hill as you.

Useful phrase: "Well, of course, my GPS doesn't need batteries as it's got two very strong elastic bands"

© Mike Knipe. Mike Knipe is an experienced outdoor enthusiast, walk leader and writer who has worked with Durham County Council and English Nature (aka Natural England).

Other articles by Mike Knipe on go4awalk.com include:

The Mike Knipe Column

The Art of Getting Lost . . .

How to start Peak Bagging . . .

How to sound like a walking expert . . . (writing as Gnasher the Dog) and

Is that a Mitt in your pocket - or are you just pleased to see me?