What's my grid?
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danielhuman
RT @VeteranHiker: @UST_Survival A3. In an emergency, you need to be able to read a 6 or even 8 digit grid for Medevcas. #GearMeOut
TaigaAdventures
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott @sh_wt Our problem here is regular updates especially on topo maps. Some of our topo maps available ar… https://t.co/ALhmCUvUc8
Hiker_Steve
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer @UST_Survival Very true. I should have thought of that as well, living in the same area. #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker Something that a lot of people don't want to think about. #GearMeOut
mjn126
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer @UST_Survival Wow, I had never even considered this! Great to know before planning a trip! #gearmeout
MeToddScott
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer @UST_Survival @Todd_the_Hiker NEVER! ( hadn't thought of you before so all thoughts are in an u… https://t.co/PIQsNsw8ML
danielhuman
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott @UST_Survival You never know when you'll have to call in an air strike on alien invaders. #GearMeOut
sh_wt
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman Here in Canada we don't use USNG, but MGRS, which USNG is based on. Not sure how a cross border effort would work. #gearmeout
WildWithinHer
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott @UST_Survival @Todd_the_Hiker Whew. #GearMeOut
Hiker_Steve
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt @danielhuman I didn't know that. I have so much to learn. #GearMeOut
sh_wt
Q4: Why is knowing your grid coordinates an important skill for backcountry travelers? #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @Hiker_Steve @Hiker_Steve @sh_wt @VTPaddlePups We have a lot of @NFinFlorida around Jacksonville, FL. So we like to check with t… https://t.co/B6guG6jfsW
k2rm
replying to @VeteranHiker @VeteranHiker @UST_Survival A3: No joke. We have about 2-3 Med-Evacs a year, just here locally. And that is recreat… https://t.co/MSPiEeLmu3
UST_Survival
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt @danielhuman That's something interesting to think about. #GearMeOut
Explorationproj
replying to @TaigaAdventures @TaigaAdventures @sh_wt @jeffsmap I’m not sure? #GearMeOut
TorontoBoris
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt I'd say yes. Being able to read the map and be aware of where you are on the map is always a big plus. #gearmeout
danielhuman
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt Though the way it is written is a little different, they generally use the same numbers. It is pretty easy… https://t.co/Q6yzMgXOti
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @USNGFlorida @USNGFlorida @sh_wt @UST_Survival Was just experimenting with that for a trip I did weekend before last down in… https://t.co/68octRe7Uw
TaigaAdventures
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3. Major emergencies or disasters, hard to give a street address if the street signs are missing. #gearmeout
RCGibby73
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt A4: Knowing these allows you to leave key info behind with loved ones in case you don't come back as scheduled. #GearMeOut
VTPaddlePups
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3 I used the GPS from my camera to notify a game warden of the location of a dead loon we found on a… https://t.co/2AeQPQRsO1
VeteranHiker
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt A4. Don’t want to get lost. Always be aware of your surroundings. For emergency services. For proper orientation. #GearMeout
sh_wt
replying to @TaigaAdventures @TaigaAdventures @MeToddScott I have a collection from my Dad. Some are from the 40's and even the topography can c… https://t.co/1uQ7HZ8Fnm
eddieG805
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt Its always good to know your grid coordinates to aid in helping rescue find you or the rest of your hiking party #gearmeout
MeToddScott
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt A4 if you do get a call out on your cell and say "I"m near that big tree" doesn't seem to be very helpful… https://t.co/d65umPh7B5
UST_Survival
replying to @WanderWritings @WanderWritings And now I'm hungry. I heard @Hiker_Steve makes some great pizza. #GearMeOut
t_jh2009
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt A4) It helps not only to stay on course but it also helps search and rescue services to find you if anything happens. #GearMeOut
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt A4. It is the best/easiest way to give your location for SAR if you ever get in trouble in the backcountry! #GearMeOut
USNGFlorida
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt @UST_Survival because at any moment, you may be the one that needs to know where your are to call for help… https://t.co/aUZXFEicT2
eddieG805
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @VTPaddlePups @UST_Survival @X2JHiker Ohh wow and that was the start of the adventure! #gearmeout
VTPaddlePups
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt A4 A map is useless unless you know here you are on that map? #gearmeout
UST_Survival
replying to @VTPaddlePups @VTPaddlePups That's really interesting, I didn't know cameras could do that. #GearMeOut
Scanachi
Hey y'all, I'm a little late for #GearMeOut ... I got lost. I wonder how I can keep from doing that again!?! Hmmmmm.
danielhuman
replying to @VTPaddlePups @VTPaddlePups @UST_Survival Yeah, I don't know how the pups would do with a dead loon in the canoe. Plus, it might… https://t.co/YiQQseEJ9Z
MeToddScott
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @UST_Survival Totally. this guy may look friendly but when he lets his hair down. things may get a… https://t.co/riQQeGm7HT
WeekendWomanWar
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott @sh_wt I once was told by other hikers the turn off to the trail was by a tree. At the time, the they… https://t.co/XUc8d0ncH0
VTPaddlePups
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival I do not have a smart phone, or an electronic GPS...but most cameras can identify the GPS location of… https://t.co/iIjWOvjxiA
TaigaAdventures
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt @MeToddScott What I think is crazy is the price of maps go up every year with no updates. #gearmeout
danielhuman
replying to @MeToddScott
@MeToddScott @sh_wt I'm on the trail near the log where the pine trees are.
- yeah, thanks - we'll ping your cell
#GearMeOut
sh_wt
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman Yes, my understanding is they are compatible, like dialects of English, you just have to be sure you'r… https://t.co/GJmuoC9CUr
UST_Survival
replying to @USNGFlorida @USNGFlorida @sh_wt Seeing those helicopters go by during Irma, I hate to think what would happen if were off the b… https://t.co/omvaHCiPyl
MeToddScott
replying to @TaigaAdventures @TaigaAdventures @sh_wt I am not sure how long ago the other ones were done too. but we do have lots of mining… https://t.co/LeGOAyzBgb
UST_Survival
replying to @WeekendWomanWar @WeekendWomanWar @MeToddScott @sh_wt You had plenty of trees to choose from. #GearmeOut
danielhuman
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott @UST_Survival Especially when the bat'leth comes out #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
Q5: Have you ever used a coordinate scale for plotting your grid? Where could you find training on using one?… https://t.co/J3WfYGEPSU
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @k2rm @k2rm @Hiker_Steve @sh_wt I usually make an extra copy of my map to give away, and I've given away quite a few to p… https://t.co/vZ7lOh4AHO