In defense of the GPS..
Long story short: You turn it on, you know
exactly where you are. You don't have to carry around tons of maps. GPS's are pretty cheap now, and the better units allow you to pre-load routes and have topo maps.
I've also toured in the US and Europe, and even with a detailed map it's pretty easy to get lost; e.g. roads in rural Ireland are poorly marked. Some folks might like getting lost, but I'd rather not show up at my destination 3 hours late because the road I'm on isn't marked.
I don't think a GPS cell phone is the way to go, though, as it may not have maps pre-loaded. I.e. no service, no maps. A standard GPS will have the maps pre-loaded, so as soon as you acquire a signal, you're all set.
I wouldn't use it as my primary navigation method (batteries drain too fast), but it's an excellent tool if you get lost.
Originally Posted by machka
I think I'd feel constricted and hampered if I had an electronic device telling me what to do and where to go.
So I take it you never read cue sheets?
