[pct-l] GPS

[judson at jeffnet.org (Judson Brown)]

A GPS is, first of all, heavy and battery-dependent. Secondly, poorly marked
sections of the trail are usually fairly local and can be surmounted easily
with your skill at reading a map. Also, there are always other people on the
trail. Very often, I have arrived at confusing intersections to find a stick
or other hiker-contrived device pointing the way. You'll be fine w/o one,
and your pack will be lighter.

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[mailto:pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net]On Behalf Of David Nance
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 3:04 PM
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Subject: [pct-l] GPS


I see from the general info section of the PCTA that GPS may be
unneccessary.  But I wonder.  The PCT thru hikers that I have met pretty
much all said that sections of the trail were not well marked--like 100 mile
sections.  Any input?  Thanks, John
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