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Posted by BigTahoma on February 19, 2008 at 8:03:58 pm EST
In reply to GPS or Map and Compass posted by m0rpheu5111 on February 18, 2008 at 3:53:29 pm EST

Morpheus,
I agree with f_klock on all accounts. It's easy to use a compass, but more complicated than some people think. If you haven't used a map/compass much, spend some time learning how to use it before you even think about a GPS. Many outdoor organizations (Mountaineers, Sierra Club) and many stores (REI, etc.) have classes that will teach you the basics. The conversation that k_flock referenced is a great starting place.

Once you've got the map/compass down, you may start to see why a GPS can be so useful. A GPS doesn't do the same thing as a compass, and the two can be very complementary. If you're carrying a GPS, however, (and again I'm repeating f_klock) you should always carry (and know how to use) a map and compass as a backup.

Cheers,
Jim

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