"... What is it about digital that you find less effective? ..." @Groxx simple, KISS. I'm not sure you go the kind of places I do. I need reliability not tech

"... What is it about digital that you find less effective? ..." @Groxx simple, KISS. I'm not sure you go the kind of places I do. I need reliability not technology. 'Carry nothing new' is a motto that saves you from potential equipment failure. The argument you are giving is about ideal format. Mine is about reliability of use in the field. I'm more concerned about that hill I have to traverse on foot than finding "Joe's diner" or the cheapest alternative place to eat while driving a car. "... digital maps are far more likely to be up to date. ..." Agreed here cf: the digital examples I gave. Digital maps for display (phones, pda's, GPS) are really suited for showing directions from A to B & "thematic" layers of information that changes often, using the the cadastre & topography to define location. Thematic information changes often. The cadastre less often. The topography very little.