Relying on Paper Maps, Vehicle GPS, and Natural Instincts

[DevilDodge]

Since I pretty much do all my exploring and camping local. I just use the paper maps.

We got alot of ground covered here in PA with some very great maps.View attachment 207321

So these are what I use. Along with the sportsman atlas for the areas in betweenView attachment 207322
The maps are easy to read and have lots of extra info. They fit real nice in the truck too.View attachment 207323

 

[Son of the Norse]

Everybody keeps mentioning Garmin, but assuming you have a phone, Gaia, even the free version, allows you to upload GPX files and record where you have been. I think you can use it on android auto now as well.

I do have a Flip Phone that I bought in 2009. LOL... The only thing I can do with it besides making phone calls is "T-9 Texting"

 

[Son of the Norse]

Since I pretty much do all my exploring and camping local. I just use the paper maps.

We got alot of ground covered here in PA with some very great maps.View attachment 207321

So these are what I use. Along with the sportsman atlas for the areas in betweenView attachment 207322
The maps are easy to read and have lots of extra info. They fit real nice in the truck too.View attachment 207323

Sweeeeet! Thats basically me too!

 

[Billiebob]

good to see plenty of comments backing paper and basic instinct. I too am a paper guy. I'll never trust the electronic route finding.
The only GPS related item I might want would be a rescue beacon thing for when I am incapacitated.

 

[MWallace]

Everybody keeps mentioning Garmin, but assuming you have a phone, Gaia, even the free version, allows you to upload GPX files and record where you have been. I think you can use it on android auto now as well.

I do have a Flip Phone that I bought in 2009. LOL... The only thing I can do with it besides making phone calls is "T-9 Texting"

Then paper maps are right for you. I have the dellorme maps for my state and find it a great resource. There are not a lot of people that can navigate with a paper map. That is a great skill to have. GPS has lead me astray too many times.

 

[Son of the Norse]

Then paper maps are right for you. I have the dellorme maps for my state and find it a great resource. There are not a lot of people that can navigate with a paper map. That is a great skill to have. GPS has lead me astray too many times.

I will always be a map lover as well, no matter what other device I may have in the future. It was so ingrained in me at 17 when I joined the military (way back when), that it has stuck with me ever since.

 

[Son of the Norse]

good to see plenty of comments backing paper and basic instinct. I too am a paper guy. I'll never trust the electronic route finding.

Totally agree! Here is an example of my factory installed GPS being worthless, and me trying to get lost on purpose!