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06-09-11 | 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by zoltani

For navigating pavement I've yet to see the need for a GPS, but more and more I am liking the idea of heading out into the national forests on dirt, and I can see the usefulness of the GPS. Buying up a bunch of topo or green trails maps that could be out of date and only cover small areas seems like a hassle.

I used to buy topo and trail maps of all the wilderness areas that I was planning to hike/bike in. Still have most of those maps. However I agree that a GPS is probably the best bet now. I still use the maps for planning and make make copies of certain sections. I like the Delorme Earthmate PN series GPS for hiking and biking. We have on of the older ones, but it is great for on route use.

Aaron

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