What's my grid?
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Q1: Have you ever had a GPS steer you wrong? Tell us about it! #GearMeOut
Q2: Where is the best place to get an accurate map for navigating the backcountry? #GearMeOut
Q3: Besides backcountry travel, can you think of any ways knowing your grid coordinates can aid you in a disaster? #GearMeOut
Q4: Why is knowing your grid coordinates an important skill for backcountry travelers? #GearMeOut
Q5: Have you ever used a coordinate scale for plotting your grid? Where could you find training on using one? #GearMeOut
Q6: USNG, MGRS, UTM, or just plain old Latitude & Longitude… what’s your coordinate system of choice? #GearMeOut
Q7: Do you know the difference between magnetic & geographic north? Why might that be important? #GearMeOut
Q8: A person in your hiking party has broken their leg, how do you relay your grid coordinates to Search and Rescue? #GearMeOut
Q9: Photobrag Op! Show us a special place you’ve navigated to. #GearMeOut
Q10: Oh no! A honey badger stole your GPS! What do you do? Give us some steps to safely make it home. #GearMeOut
Q2: Where is the best place to get an accurate map for navigating the backcountry? #GearMeOut
Q3: Besides backcountry travel, can you think of any ways knowing your grid coordinates can aid you in a disaster? #GearMeOut
Q4: Why is knowing your grid coordinates an important skill for backcountry travelers? #GearMeOut
Q5: Have you ever used a coordinate scale for plotting your grid? Where could you find training on using one? #GearMeOut
Q6: USNG, MGRS, UTM, or just plain old Latitude & Longitude… what’s your coordinate system of choice? #GearMeOut
Q7: Do you know the difference between magnetic & geographic north? Why might that be important? #GearMeOut
Q8: A person in your hiking party has broken their leg, how do you relay your grid coordinates to Search and Rescue? #GearMeOut
Q9: Photobrag Op! Show us a special place you’ve navigated to. #GearMeOut
Q10: Oh no! A honey badger stole your GPS! What do you do? Give us some steps to safely make it home. #GearMeOut