[PanamaNewb]

For sure, a garmin gps would help. They're not 100% though. I have a property in the mountains with jungle and there were steep drops that did not show up on my topographic map. I imagine someone could easily die if they didn't pay attention.

Also, slipping and falling is a serious risk during the wet season, even on well known paths.

[greggsy]

Surely lidar would be valuable, given how it has already proven its effectiveness for archaeology in this region

[edgyquant]

How is this a response to that comment? What does LiDAR have to do with hikers using a GPS?

[tiagod]

More precise topographic charts, I guess.

[crazygringo]

> there were steep drops that did not show up on my topographic map