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When in the backcountry do you use a case for your maps?


I use an Ortlieb Map Case even when using Ordnance Survey Active Maps

Interesting article about map cases as I thought folks in the USA would want to ensure that they don't get soggy maps as well when venturing into the wider areas of true wilderness. I was a little surprised with the end of the following quote;

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They’re also very handy in places where it rains all the time and where maps printed on waterproof paper are less available, which explains their popularity in England, Scotland, and many other countries of the world that still print maps on paper.


Have commercial printed paper maps gone out of fashion in the USA?

http://sectionhiker.com/tgo-challenge-2013-trip-report-part-2/

This area is typical of the area within an hours drive away where you sometimes get all 4 seasons in a single afternoon. wink