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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
Explorationproj
replying to @iammattjwright @iammattjwright @Hiker_Steve @sh_wt @jeffsmap Thanks for sharing #GearMeOut
MeToddScott
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @sh_wt if you see the beaver, you have gone too far #gearmeout
VTPaddlePups
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @UST_Survival Yes...and it was big, and heavy, and I anticipated a capsizing if I tried to lift it int… https://t.co/j1gRhJ5IMW
danielhuman
A5 #GearMeOut I use a series of coordinate scales for SAR but also carry a small one in my regular pack. Besides e… https://t.co/LONOhvDdLo
RCGibby73
PicklesTravel
RT @danielhuman: A3 #GearMeOut In a major disaster when there are no street signs or addresses on the poles, knowing your grid coordinates…
danielhuman
replying to @Scanachi @Scanachi Pull out your map and orient it North - you'll be good from here #GearMeOut
Explorationproj
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A5: No! I need to learn all the skills lol. So I’m taking a course with @HikeOntario soon. #GearMeOut
TorontoBoris
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A5 I've done it in a course in college during my time in an Outdoor Ed program. But not in real life. #gearmeout
VeteranHiker
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A5. Yes. All the time in the @Army. I found all the great training in the military but @YouTube can b… https://t.co/IlB7oDyxzN
UST_Survival
#gearmeout Halftime ChatSelfie: See those smilies! [recaps by @Travoscape] #trip #TTOT https://t.co/jUMJZKggX0
k2rm
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @Hiker_Steve @sh_wt Isn't that amazing? Happens all the time. #GearMeOut
danielhuman
replying to @WeekendWomanWar @WeekendWomanWar @MeToddScott @sh_wt That looks pretty well marked :) #GearMeOut
MeToddScott
replying to @WeekendWomanWar
@WeekendWomanWar @sh_wt You can maybe guess it was the older / big fallen tree?
in the prairie we have spots wher… https://t.co/An1bJvqCcE
t_jh2009
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A5) I believe so as part of the requirements for one of my Boy Scout merit badges. #GearMeOut
sh_wt
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A6. Search and Rescue are always putting on courses for outdoors people. The more people that know ho… https://t.co/ZFXOECpxVB
iammattjwright
replying to @TaigaAdventures @TaigaAdventures @Explorationproj @sh_wt @jeffsmap Unlostify #gearmeout
UST_Survival
replying to @USNGFlorida @USNGFlorida @VTPaddlePups I am definitely learning a lot tonight. So glad both of you could make it tonight. #GearMeOut
sh_wt
RT @danielhuman: A5 #GearMeOut I use a series of coordinate scales for SAR but also carry a small one in my regular pack. Besides establis…
USNGFlorida
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A5: only applies to specific scale maps. Yes, have used one. #gearmeout
sh_wt
replying to @Explorationproj @Explorationproj @UST_Survival @HikeOntario You can never have too much education, and practice! #gearmeout
TaigaAdventures
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A5. Used to plot our sample plots and routes on Forest Inventory maps and aerial photos, which would… https://t.co/NuK0S4ZFlf
UST_Survival
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt Sadly, a lot of them are pricey. Saw one ranging around $700 last weekend. #GearMeOut
sh_wt
replying to @VeteranHiker @VeteranHiker @UST_Survival @ARMY @YouTube In the next couple days, I'll post some resources on my blog for some refreshers. #gearmeout
PicklesTravel
RT @danielhuman: A5 #GearMeOut I use a series of coordinate scales for SAR but also carry a small one in my regular pack. Besides establis…
danielhuman
replying to @VeteranHiker @VeteranHiker @UST_Survival @ARMY @YouTube I received my first coordinate training in the Boy Scouts but those skil… https://t.co/porhpjkqoD
MeToddScott
replying to @UST_Survival
@UST_Survival Q5
we would use grid coordinates for doing underwater servey work on what animals we would find in… https://t.co/6dPlrU5eNh
sh_wt
Q6: USNG, MGRS, UTM, or just plain old Latitude & Longitude… what’s your coordinate system of choice? #GearMeOut
danielhuman
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt @UST_Survival Exactly, PSAR (preventative search and rescue) #GearMeOut
PicklesTravel
replying to @Explorationproj @Explorationproj @UST_Survival @HikeOntario That sounds like an awesome idea and course! I need to take one too- th… https://t.co/Heju7in2Iv
sh_wt
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott @UST_Survival Grids are good where you don't have street signs! ;) #gearmeout
WildWithinHer
replying to @PicklesTravel @PicklesTravel @Explorationproj @UST_Survival @HikeOntario Me too! I'm just watching the feed and jotting down notes. #GearMeOut
Scanachi
A1 Once my (rental car) GPS told me to take a right. into Bedford Basin in Halifax.… https://t.co/r01Wr3nN4i
USNGFlorida
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A5: here is a good video: https://t.co/SlwKfpY1LW grid reader is covered! #gearmeout
iammattjwright
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival I could use some help with map orientation #nevertolate #GearMeOut
Scanachi
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman Thanks, buddy! Facing north & feeling good! #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt @MeToddScott True on all points, you really thing the ocean floor would be more considerate and put up those mile markers. #GearmeOut
TaigaAdventures
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt @UST_Survival And what better people to teach you what coordinates they need to find you! #gearmeout
t_jh2009
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival I glad too, the best training they provide is to "Be Prepared" so you know what to do and don't panic… https://t.co/d4lnMz5toA
USNGFlorida
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt @MeToddScott @UST_Survival how about signs IN THE WOODS? Emergency Location Marker (ELM) system:… https://t.co/Z1ZHwpDCul
VeteranHiker
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt A6. It’s always best to have some training in all of them. Again, @YouTube is a very useful tool to refresh your skills! #GearMeOut
MeToddScott
replying to @sh_wt @sh_wt @UST_Survival Grids also help you find your car keys when you bail off your mountain bike and hear it fly into the bushes. #gearmeout
UST_Survival
replying to @USNGFlorida @USNGFlorida I feel like I am sharing most of the information you posted tonight. #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
RT @USNGFlorida: @UST_Survival A5: here is a good video: https://t.co/SlwKfpY1LW grid reader is covered! #gearmeout