[pct-l] Use of GPS

[Mary Kwart]

I wasn't saying that GPS was absolutely needed--I just found it a good tool at the appropriate time and was more useful than a map and compass. Why limit the number of useful tools that you can have?

I have been backpacking since 1971 and have not used a GPS for most of that time. I carry a GPS because it makes my life easier now and I am grateful for it.

--Fireweed

----- Original Message -----
From: Junaid Dawud <jdawud at gmail.com>
Date: Monday, March 15, 2010 3:15 pm
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Use of GPS
To: Mary Kwart <mkwart at gci.net>
Cc: "pct-l at backcountry.net" <pct-l at backcountry.net>

> In 2006, I used the wp guidebook maps. Only once did I need to 
> consult  
> my compass. GPS is purely a convenience. This year I'm not using 
> the  
> guide books at all, just the data book and good maps and a compass 
> for  
> the Sierra. I like GPS, but needed?....hardly.
> 
> Junaid 
>