![]() ![]() An automotive-based GPS does not always have the necessary data for non-city driving and relying on a cell phone is never a good idea. Likewise, getting to a more obscure trailhead or navigating backcountry FS or BLM roads, a map is still needed. Other devices and tools may help you stay on route, but a map will let you plan and alter your route much easier. For off-trail hiking especially, there is no real substitute for the appropriate map. Despite the prevalence of smart phone apps, GPS devices or even being on a well-marked trail, I find a map is needed. Not only do I simply like maps, they are also a necessary tool. When I am on any kind of backcountry trip, I always take maps. The Delorme Atlas and Gazetteer and the Benchmark Road and Recreation Atlas. There are two standards for backcountry road navigation. Winter trip reports, gear overviews, tips, and techniques. ![]() Road trip and car camping – gear and techniques.
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