[pct-l] Using a GPS

[Paul Magnanti]

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>From: Austin Williams <austinwilliams123 at gmail.com>
>To: Paul Magnanti <pmags at yahoo.com>; pct-l at backcountry.net
>Sent: Mon, March 15, 2010 4:11:41 PM
>Subject: Re: [pct-l] Using a GPS
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>I suppose the best thing you could do is hike the pct without one, then tell us whether you would bring one along for your second hike.
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Well, I did the PCT..and the CDT. and whatever else (Canadian Rockies off trail..'eh?) .and lots of hiking (off trail) here in Colorado.
 Off-trail skiing too. ;) 



>HYOH, but don't say I didn't warn ya!
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Thanks for advice!  Maybe I should rethink what I've done?!??! Glad you can warn me. :D


I still wouldn't put "food' and "gps"  in the same category though.

I still think Jim's answer is the most succinct and correct!

People are bringing GPSs because we are becoming geeks. :-)