![]() ![]() If he doesn't like you he won't sell you any gas. Dan is a little contrary and not quite plumb. La Grande - Off route but has MC repair shop and all the things found in a larger town. They did not have gas available in July 2012. These folks cater to snowmobiles and don't always carry gas in the summer. Tollgate - Tollgate Shopping Center & Restaurant, 62393 Hwy 204, 54. It makes a good place to spend the day if you like wine. Walla Walla - This medium sized town has all the services you could need. The Deschutes Brewery has done a good job with distribution so good beer is avaiable most places. Otherwise, it's canned goods and boxes of mac & cheese. The only fresh food we found were some softish potatoes in Seneca. (no gas in New Pine Creek)īetween Walla Walla and Lakeview you won't find much in the way of groceries available. Lakeview to New Pine Creek and back to Lakeview on 395 - 70 mi. You can also detour to La Grande to make it shorter.Ĭhristmas Valley to Paisley - 80 mi. The longest stretch is between Walla Walla and Ukiah at 170 miles if Tollgate doesn't have any for sale. We had to divert for repairs and a couple of times we just short-cut parts by taking the highway because of time so some of these are estimates based on DeLorme map tools instead of GPS readings. We had some bike and rider issues that prevented us from staying on the route the entire way. Here are the distances between gas stops. You can decide if they are a good value or not as a planning tool but leave them at home.ĭIY maps from DeLorme or Garmin Topo can be useful.įuel is not a problem for the most part. They might be handy for a Jeep with a navagator. They are heavy, take up a lot of space, and the flipping will drive you crazy. OOHVA maps - These maps are OK for planning purposes but essentially useless for motorcycle use on the route. The appropriate maps from north to south are Umatilla, Whitman, Malheur, Freemont. US Forest Service maps - most of the route is through USFS land except for the middle desert part from Riley to Christmas Valley. This information is the state of things in 2012 and subject to chnage. I did a little research before hand and thought I'd post it for reference along with what I found for those planning to ride the route. And some solar-powered options give you the option to extend your battery life even further (especially in power-save mode).The last week of July, four of us rode the OBDR from north to south. Battery life can range from 18 to 145 hours (in GPS mode). And you’ll want your GPS unit to hold up for the entire length of your hike. Hikes can get long-especially if you’re embarking on a multi-day adventure. If one navigation system isn’t picking up your signal, you may be able to turn to another to find your way. This may seem redundant, but it makes your GPS unit more reliable. But some come equipped with additional satellite navigation systems, like GLONASS, Galileo, and BEIDOU. But smartwatches offer the flexibility of hands-free use, and they tend to come equipped with classic fitness-tracking features you can use outside of your hikes.Īll GPS units come equipped with GPS. Handheld devices tend to be a bit larger, giving you a bigger display to read and a bigger screen to use. GPS units tend to come in two styles: handheld devices and smartwatches. What to Look for in a Hiking GPS Tracker Style The watch doubles as a fitness tracker and triples as a GPS unit, making it a particularly versatile option you can use during workouts and outdoor adventures, alike. If you’d prefer a wearable, Garmin’s Instinct Solar ( view at Amazon) is a solid choice. And since it’s customizable, you can choose whether to splurge on upgrades, like messaging capabilities and a built-in camera. The handheld device comes equipped with two satellite navigation systems (GPS and Galileo). If you’re looking for a well-rounded GPS unit, Garmin’s Montana 700i ( view at Backcountry) is worth the buy. And since the device is customizable, you can choose whether you want to spring for messaging capabilities and/or a built-in camera. The unit’s battery promises to keep you going for up to 18 hours in GPS mode, and for up to a week in Expedition mode. And since the device is water-resistant, you won't have to worry about getting caught in the rain. Its large touchscreen promises to be incredibly easy to read. And it also comes equipped with realistic topographical maps. The device is GPS- and Galileo-enabled, so it’ll give you more than one navigation system to rely on. It’s customizable so you can stock up on the features you care about, and skip out on the ones you don’t really need. Garmin’s Montana 700i is a well-rounded GPS unit which is why we selected it best overall. What do buyers say? 81% of 400+ Amazon reviewers rated this product 4 stars or above. Who else recommends it? Best Hiking and Popular Mechanics both selected the Garmin Montana 700i. Battery life is long, but shorter than many other options ![]()
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