3 ms·
Even if this was not happening, and GPS were supposed to be working, carrying old school maps, compass, paper & pen is always a good idea.
by davchana 9y ago
Even if this was not happening, and GPS were supposed to be working, carrying old school maps, compass, paper & pen is always a good idea.
- jschwartzi 9y agoAn altimeter is pretty useful too. I use my altimeter more than my compass unless I don't have any handrails nearby.
- dmix 9y agoSorry if this is a dumb question as an inexperienced hiker, why would an altimeter be more helpful in those situations?
- splendidtube 9y agoMost maps for hiking/backcountry use are topographic. If you generally know what line you’re on, like a trail or along a creek, you can match your altitude to the elevation on the map and identify your position. It’s a lot quicker and easier than finding a point, taking the angle from a compass, and plotting your position on the map.
- chiph 9y agoAnd a time-saver over the old technique used in case of getting lost where you just went downhill until you reached a road (this got some friends & myself un-lost in the Sierras back in the 80's)
- s0rce 9y agoCareful, there was just a rescue the other day in socal on my. Baldy where a woman got stuck trying to do basically this. It was too steep to go back up and there was a waterfall below. Had to be rescued. Still not the worst idea.