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I always find it odd when people say you should have a paper map, or a low tech way of making fire, or something like that. People always frame it as "Old tech
by eternityforest 3y ago
I always find it odd when people say you should have a paper map, or a low tech way of making fire, or something like that.
People always frame it as "Old tech is better", but having the skill to actually use it seems like the important part.
I doubt I'd know what to do with a paper map in an emergency, but I do know that I probably shouldn't go to places where lack of skill or equipment is likely to kill me.
- ohyes 3y agoLow tech fire tools are pretty straightforward. Paper map is better than no map at all if your phone dies.
- bruce511 3y agoIt's better in that if say your phone fails, it makes a good fall-back position. Of course if you can't read a map (and that's a learned skill) or use a compass, then having that kit is of marginal usefulness. Carrying a little "survival kit" , lighter, compass, map, survival bag (basically a big plastic bag that you can sleep in), pen-knife etc is a really good idea. Weighs very little, and can quite literally save your life.
- eternityforest 3y agoHaving both a map and a phone is obviously better than just a phone, but having only a paper map seems like a pretty bad idea unless you're a real expert. I don't drive and rarely do more than "You can still hear traffic" stuff, but I do have some first aid stuff, a multi tool, an arc lighter(Since I need one anyway for heat sealing webbing and the like), and an emergency blanket. But I have no business going anywhere where actually needing any of it is likely, without actually having the appropriate skills.