What's my grid?
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sh_wt
replying to @PicklesTravel @PicklesTravel Always good to have an experienced person with you! #gearmeout
Hiker_Steve
replying to @k2rm @k2rm @sh_wt me too. If I can spare the map I give it to them. #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @PicklesTravel @PicklesTravel @sh_wt That's good advice too, they will know all the landmarks that maps can't show you. #GearMeOut
kokuaelli
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @sh_wt @USGS Ohh. I love this! Bookmarking for later! #Gearmeout
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt @UST_Survival I like the confidence of having a physical map to rely on, electronics are subject to a variet… https://t.co/m8XhtqBkoh
MeToddScott
replying to @sh_wt
@sh_wt A2
here in Manitoba the government has an office with topographical maps you can order for anywhere in Cana… https://t.co/GfESBhqGTh
RockyTopSkiBum
replying to @MeToddScott
@MeToddScott @UST_Survival @WildWithinHer @Todd_the_Hiker It’s 🍕
#GearMeOut
t_jh2009
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt A2) You might want to check with a place like @REI before going online since their employees tend to know th… https://t.co/ihffbE63XE
WildWithinHer
replying to @Hiker_Steve @Hiker_Steve @k2rm @sh_wt We've run into people using the @NatlParkService brochures to navigate. Argh. #gearmeout
UST_Survival
#gearmeout RECAP in progress: Be our stars! [recaps by @Travoscape] #TravelBloggers #explore https://t.co/25EUXoMApF
iammattjwright
replying to @Explorationproj @Explorationproj @sh_wt @jeffsmap I still rely on @jeffsmap #gearmeout
TaigaAdventures
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt A2. Local park or land management agency. Don’t rely on promotional pamphlets for navigation. Many maps available on line. #gearmeout
eddieG805
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @UST_Survival Same Todd I’ll be using gps only to map my trails not to rely on it for navigation! #gearmeout
danielhuman
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer @Hiker_Steve @k2rm @sh_wt @NatlParkService Luckily though, they can find their way to the gift shop #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
Q3: Besides backcountry travel, can you think of any ways knowing your grid coordinates can aid you in a disaster?… https://t.co/rt9wJo6t2p
MeToddScott
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer @UST_Survival @Todd_the_Hiker I am just on a laptop and so have a few more things I can do on here.… https://t.co/a9UPjdqLmq
eddieG805
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @VTPaddlePups @UST_Survival @X2JHiker Bet it was a fun drive tho at least dan! #gearmeout
UST_Survival
replying to @USNGFlorida @USNGFlorida @sh_wt Thank you for another great resource. #GearMeOut
TorontoBoris
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt Depends on where you are. I've found a hard time finding any maps of northern Ontario. Most are old 50-60's… https://t.co/VCWIl7O7d7
sh_wt
RT @Explorationproj: @sh_wt A2: I hear a lot about @jeffsmap for the big Ontario parks. #GearMeOut
Hiker_Steve
replying to @iammattjwright @iammattjwright @Explorationproj @sh_wt @jeffsmap That;s twice I heard that, I'll bookmark that and look up after. #GearMeOut
WildWithinHer
Halfmile's topo maps for the PCT are highly regarded. https://t.co/oV3N1Vgqto #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @eddieG805 @eddieG805 @Todd_the_Hiker I will like we just got filled in on this really great plan people have been using. #GearMeOut
TaigaAdventures
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @VTPaddlePups @UST_Survival @X2JHiker And at night as well! #gearmeout
danielhuman
A3 #GearMeOut In a major disaster when there are no street signs or addresses on the poles, knowing your grid coord… https://t.co/wNx70t1Xco
sh_wt
replying to @VTPaddlePups @VTPaddlePups Good point, a map is only as good as the latest update! Get local and current information before you go! #gearmeout
WildWithinHer
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott @UST_Survival @Todd_the_Hiker Um, I'm on a laptop. It's just one of those things I haven't done yet. D… https://t.co/V3ZEh89vRE
mjn126
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3: I just like to know where I am - in case something happens. Hiking or not. #gearmeout
Hiker_Steve
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3: #GearMeOut I would think on a large lake or ocean would be a good idea.
eddieG805
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival It’s always a good thing to know where you are, it’s easier to relay your location in the event of an… https://t.co/U5jF36AlvU
danielhuman
replying to @eddieG805 @eddieG805 @VTPaddlePups @UST_Survival @X2JHiker A couple of times (because this was also at night in the fog)I had… https://t.co/bBJmCVqyhc
TaigaAdventures
replying to @Explorationproj @Explorationproj @sh_wt @jeffsmap I think there was just an update on that. Joined forces with someone? #gearmeout
sh_wt
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @danielhuman @VTPaddlePups @X2JHiker Those are my favourites! #gearmeout
sh_wt
RT @VeteranHiker: @sh_wt A2. I use @AllTrails for topo maps. Very accurate and can be used offline. #GearMeOut
VeteranHiker
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3. In an emergency, you need to be able to read a 6 or even 8 digit grid for Medevcas. #GearMeOut
k2rm
replying to @Hiker_Steve @Hiker_Steve @sh_wt Awesome! I do too. I know the local trails well enough that I can get them back to their car. O… https://t.co/yIGOHhoe9e
PicklesTravel
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @sh_wt Hiking, exploring, adventuring with the best is the best! #gearmeout
sh_wt
RT @USNGFlorida: @sh_wt #gearmeout. Not sure if it is best, but easy is GMap4. Make your own hasty maps with online USGS topos https://…
Hiker_Steve
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt @VTPaddlePups Very True. Old Maps shouldn't be used. #GearMeOut
sh_wt
replying to @USNGFlorida @USNGFlorida @UST_Survival I just discovered GMap4. fantastic utility! #gearmeout
MeToddScott
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3 if I actually become an action star and need to call in an air strike on my position so I can stop… https://t.co/MDamyZixz5
t_jh2009
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3) Sure if you're on the water or in the air and even if you're driving through the San Joaquin Vall… https://t.co/2GdnqCKCOg
TorontoBoris
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3 I live in the middle of nowhere. No disaster will bother to travel this far. Few do. #gearmeout
WildWithinHer
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3. Earthquakes are a big issue in the #PNW, so knowing your grid coordinates could be very helpful i… https://t.co/hw8F1agU2O
danielhuman
A3 In my trip plans, I leave an 8 digit grid for all the places I plan camping at. I also, plot those in my GPS so… https://t.co/4YPX3brrPG
Todd_the_Hiker
I can't add anything to Dan's response on this one! #GearMeOut https://t.co/Wc7lgMUIxo