[pct-l] Waterproof paper for maps

[Mike Cunningham]

I have a supposedly waterproof zip up & rollable map holder made by a pack company  that I found by the side of a trail. The map inside it was damp. It will not hold up in a driving rain. 
 
Generally I just use a zip loc to keep my maps in. They will get damp when you open it up to change the map which is showing, but will generally hold up sufficiently well.
 
I do have some maps printed on tyvek, which are great,  but they do cost more.
 
For a particular area with a trail network where I will be spending a considerable bit of time the expense is worth it. For a linear trail where i will be hiking on one map for less than a couple of days, i would not spend the extra.
 
hikermiker


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From: branko grujcic <xo4xx at yahoo.com>
To: "pct-l at backcountry.net" <pct-l at backcountry.net> 
Sent: Thursday, December 8, 2011 11:53 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Waterproof paper for maps

This would be a no brainer except that its expensive.  I'd like to get an opinion if it's worth paying extra to get your maps printed on waterproof paper.

Thank you!
Branko Grujcic
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