What's my grid?
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sh_wt
replying to @TorontoBoris @TorontoBoris @UST_Survival That can be an issue with a smartphone for sure! #gearmeout
USNGFlorida
#gearmeout A1: no. use GPS to ID present position only on a paper map. old school and new combined.
k2rm
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A1: Nope. Wherever I'm going, that's where I am. :) #GearMeOut
PicklesTravel
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A1- all the time! GPS only for car navigation but it's embarrassing when I'm with clients & end up w… https://t.co/O3JwSxF1zm
kokuaelli
replying to @Hiker_Steve @Hiker_Steve @UST_Survival Same here. A friend always brings it with him. I like the map, personally - but I don't own a GPS #gearmeout
sh_wt
RT @danielhuman: Hey #GearMeOut Grab your compass and your grid square tool - time to chat navigation. https://t.co/5LK2ro07Gz
t_jh2009
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A1) Yes years ago when the GPS said that the freeway onramp was on the right while clearly it was on the left. #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @VTPaddlePups @VTPaddlePups Had one land me in a middle of a development area, that hadn't been developed. That was awkward. #GearMeOut
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A1. I rely on a topo map and use a compass when needed for navigation. I carry my GPS as a tool to r… https://t.co/chgWBJtH9y
Hiker_Steve
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival Sorry what. I was using my GPS for the chat and ended up on #ParkChat #GearMeOut Oops.
VeteranHiker
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival Always! I carry two. My old military compass and the @UST_Survival compass are always with me now. #GearMeOut
sh_wt
replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @UST_Survival Ah, the early days of GPS, when you had to think for yourself! #gearmeout
kokuaelli
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott @UST_Survival @WildWithinHer @Todd_the_Hiker Y'all are making me hungry! #Gearmeout
sh_wt
replying to @VeteranHiker @VeteranHiker @UST_Survival Backups of backups! Good stuff! #gearmeout
UST_Survival
RT @danielhuman: Hey #GearMeOut Grab your compass and your grid square tool - time to chat navigation. https://t.co/5LK2ro07Gz
MeToddScott
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @WildWithinHer @Todd_the_Hiker So you are saying, still no cookies? ok. #gearmeout
WildWithinHer
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott @UST_Survival @Todd_the_Hiker If I knew how to do gifs I'd post Cookie Monster here. #GearMeOut
danielhuman
replying to @TorontoBoris @TorontoBoris @UST_Survival I've had that happen on the phone GPS too - it's weird to look down and see you walked… https://t.co/gZYOiAPlxN
UST_Survival
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker That's a really neat use for GPS. #GearMeOut
t_jh2009
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt @UST_Survival It didn't help that my friend with the GPS had a bit to much to drink that evening and was arg… https://t.co/FZCMLCP2p5
sh_wt
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @UST_Survival That's likely the best way to go, nothing to fail then. #gearmeout
MeToddScott
replying to @kokuaelli @kokuaelli @UST_Survival @WildWithinHer @Todd_the_Hiker well the raisins in these cookies might help against this #gearmeout
Hiker_Steve
replying to @kokuaelli @kokuaelli @MeToddScott @UST_Survival @WildWithinHer @Todd_the_Hiker Always happens in these chats. #GearMeOut
danielhuman
replying to @VTPaddlePups @VTPaddlePups @UST_Survival Ha, this happened to me when I was meeting up with @X2JHiker for #LHX2017 - the GPS too… https://t.co/brMkWRXPcb
MeToddScott
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer @UST_Survival @Todd_the_Hiker like this? #gearmeout
WildWithinHer
A2. I use @GreenTrailsMaps, which I pick up at @REI. Also like national forest maps that I can find at the ranger stations. #GearMeOut
k2rm
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt A2: For God's sake, please stop and talk to Rangers. At least get a trail map. I can't tell you how many tim… https://t.co/kjyZELWizi
Womynofthewoods
JustinALevine
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman On the plus side, a lot of those roads are now trails #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer @MeToddScott @Todd_the_Hiker You need to, it's too perfect. #GearMeOut
Explorationproj
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt A2: I hear a lot about @jeffsmap for the big Ontario parks. #GearMeOut
VTPaddlePups
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt A2 Hiking or Paddling organizations that update their maps, and also provide online notices of trail changes. #gearmeout
WildWithinHer
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott @UST_Survival @Todd_the_Hiker Yes, that's exactly the one I was looking at! I'm just not quite sophist… https://t.co/UkAEmkUuuf
UST_Survival
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @VTPaddlePups @X2JHiker It's called an unintended adventure. #GearMeOut
PicklesTravel
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt A2- bring along a guide who knows the area like the back of their hand...? #gearmeout
VeteranHiker
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt A2. I use @AllTrails for topo maps. Very accurate and can be used offline. #GearMeOut
sh_wt
replying to @Explorationproj @Explorationproj @jeffsmap I'll have to check that out! #gearmeout
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt A2. There are a number of good, free, online sources for @USGS topo maps. I discuss three of my go-to source… https://t.co/WuY5EUwFSX
Hiker_Steve
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt All depends on where i am going. There are some good maps from Parks. Backroads Maps makes good maps as well. #GearMeOut
sh_wt
replying to @VeteranHiker @VeteranHiker @AllTrails Did not know about that one. Thanks, I'll look into it! #gearmeout
UST_Survival
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt @t_jh2009 Haha, I would love to have seen that argument. #GearMeOut
VTPaddlePups
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @UST_Survival @X2JHiker We have so many old farm and logging roads; we try to be smarter than T'Pau (our gps) #gearmeout
USNGFlorida
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt #gearmeout. Not sure if it is best, but easy is GMap4. Make your own hasty maps with online USGS topos… https://t.co/9RUtKeYQSx
UST_Survival
replying to @VeteranHiker @VeteranHiker @sh_wt @AllTrails Great info. We need to check them out. #GearMeOut
danielhuman
replying to @JustinALevine @JustinALevine Even if they aren't trails, you can usually follow them. It is a pain though when you were planning… https://t.co/YoalzbbHvW