Geolocation - GPS - Navigation - Guidance Survey

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* 1. What is your age group?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 2. How often do you go exploring the outdoors (national parks, nature trails, the wilderness, etc.)?

Every day

A few times a week

About once a week

A few times a month

Once a month

Less than once a month

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* 3. When you explore unfamiliar areas and/or trails, do you bring a GPS, navigation device, or a map?

Yes, I bring a GPS

Yes, I bring a map

No, I don't bring/use any navigation or guidance device/system

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What type of outdoor explorer do you consider yourself to be?

Expert (having specialized knowledge in the outdoors)

Hardcore (a professional exerting high level understanding of the outdoors)

Moderate (has had experience exploring the outdoors)

Novice (a beginner interested in the outdoors with little to no experience)

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* 5. Which of the following outdoor exploring activities do you do or are interested in?

Select one or more.

Hiking

Kayaking

Canoeing

Rafting

Sailing

Motorboating

Biking

ATVing

Mountaineering

Rock climbing

Horseback riding

Dirtbiking

Skiing

Snowboarding

Gliding

Paragliding

Other (please specify)

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* 6. If you get lost during an outdoor adventure (even momentarily), which of the following would you do first? Assume no one else is around.

Check to see if your mobile device has reception to pinpoint your location

Backtrack and hope to find a sign or directions

Make loud noises hoping someone will find you

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* 7. Which of the following methods describes the way you plan for an outdoor exploring adventure?

I view maps from online (Google maps, Apple Maps, MapQuest, etc.) using a mobile device

I check reviews to see if the location is worth it (Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google+, etc.)

I use printed out maps

I look at the "street view" or 360° destination imagery (virtual touring) if available

I just find out how to get to my destination but I don't scout the destination

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* 8. While exploring the outdoors, which of the following do you prefer?

I like to stay connected (connected to the internet and friends)

I like to be unplugged (no internet, no communication from outside)

I like to be able to have connection but only use it when needed

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* 9. If you have a or want GPS/navigation device, what is the most important feature?

Strong signal/reception to satellites

Long battery life

Large screen size

Large memory/storage for map and navigation data

Digital camera

Two-way radio

Electronic compass

Barometer/altimeter

Preloaded maps

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Which of the following statements do you agree with?

Mobile phones (iPhone, Android, etc.) should be the primary navigation device to use for exploring the outdoors.

There should be a dedicated navigation device (not including mobile phones) used for exploring the outdoors.

Geolocation - GPS - Navigation - Guidance Survey

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* 1. What is your age group?

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* 2. How often do you go exploring the outdoors (national parks, nature trails, the wilderness, etc.)?

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* 3. When you explore unfamiliar areas and/or trails, do you bring a GPS, navigation device, or a map?

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* 4. What type of outdoor explorer do you consider yourself to be?

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* 5. Which of the following outdoor exploring activities do you do or are interested in?Select one or more.

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* 6. If you get lost during an outdoor adventure (even momentarily), which of the following would you do first? Assume no one else is around.

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* 7. Which of the following methods describes the way you plan for an outdoor exploring adventure?

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* 8. While exploring the outdoors, which of the following do you prefer?

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* 9. If you have a or want GPS/navigation device, what is the most important feature?

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* 10. Which of the following statements do you agree with?

* 5. Which of the following outdoor exploring activities do you do or are interested in?

Select one or more.