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Posted by WISam on March 21, 2008 at 11:30:49 am EDT
In reply to GPS or Map and Compass posted by m0rpheu5111 on February 18, 2008 at 3:53:29 pm EST

I agree, the two compliment each other well. I'd say carry both and at a minimum be able to use the compass to find you're direction to some major reference if the GPS lets you down. For example if you're lost, but know there's an east/west road or trail 5 miles to you're north, you can at least use the compass to get you there at which point you can follow the road/trail. Of course theres a lot more that you can do with a compass than that.

If a GPS isn't in the budget, then at least have a road/major river/trail that you can find with the compass that will lead you back. Often, I like to park near where two roads make a 90 degree intersection so that if I don't end up exactly where I want I can follow the road to the intersection. If I'm parked in the middle of a strait road and I miss my target, It might be hard to tell if I am right or left of the car. If I do park along a strait road, I'll intentionally use the compass to aim right or left of the car so when I reach the road, I know which way to turn.

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