[pct-l] Map holder system

[Randy Forsland]

I rolled my maps up and put them into one of those plastic potato chip containers (like the pringles kind). I then kept them in one of my water bottle pouches on the side of my pack. they were easily accessible and the container protected them from the weather...
 
Couchman> From: beemancron at hotmail.com> To: pct-l at backcountry.net> Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2008 06:55:30 -0700> Subject: [pct-l] Map holder system> > > I need to improve on my map/reference holding system.> > On my Sect A hike last week, I used copies of Halfmile's colored maps (http://www.pctmap.net/) printed on back to back papers.> I found Halfmile's colored maps with his blue "halfmile" coordinates easier to read than copies from the Wilderness Press book.> > I folded the maps up and put them in my pant or shirt pockets. Between fiddling with a camera and other accessories, I managed to loose > two of the sheets. I found one by retracing my steps. I don't want to be responsible for more trail trash; heavens there is enough trash on the trail > to fill a number of trash bags. > > I am interested in hearing ideas of how to carry maps and other references to prevent loss.> > Beeman> > ----------------------------------------> > _________________________________________________________________> Get in touch in an instant. Get Windows Live Messenger now.> http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_getintouch_042008> _______________________________________________> Pct-l mailing list> Pct-l at backcountry.net> http://mailman.backcountry.net/mailman/listinfo/pct-l
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