[pct-l] It's map AND compass

[Gail Van Velzer]

This goes for first aid supplies too!  And warm clothes and sleeping 
bags...the list is endless.
Golly


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nancy Ging" <nancy at turtlehome.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2014 11:12 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] It's map AND compass


>I always find it humorous when people talk about not needing a paper map or
> compass to hike the PCT, and then in the next moment tell how if failed 
> for
> awhile and a person carrying a paper map and compass helped them find the
> route. The reality is the only reason they didn't need anything but a GPS
> was because they were near other hikers who were carrying the
> non-electronic tools.
>
> Nancy
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