Not a device but maps were a thing. I recall riding a motorbike with a backpack half filled with a book of maps. Heavy to have in a backpack for hours on end.

Not a device but maps were a thing. I recall riding a motorbike with a backpack half filled with a book of maps. Heavy to have in a backpack for hours on end. Also, before mobile phones at all, just meeting up with people required more time and you had to be specific. Now, get in the area and if you don't see them, message or call.