Originally Posted by Dahon.Steve
The problem with the compass is the following:
3. If it gets damaged, you can get real lost
In fact, I look forward to getting lost because once I turn on the GPS, I'll know exactly where I am. I often find myself taking trains to the middle of nowhere and using the GPS to take me home.
I no longer carry maps anymore.
Boy are you looking for trouble
You think a GPS can't malfunction?
I tried Trading my Etrex on something or another at a pawn shop and they wouldn't even look at it.
The said they bought and sold too many GPS units that went wacky. A GPS is alright don't get me wrong but is a piece of electronics. Sounds like fun what your doing but I would take a map and compass also to be on the safe side.