Ahh yes! Cutting edge tech versus traditional ways....Realistically, both have their virtues. I used, and in some cases, made, good ol' paper maps.

I jumped on GPS technology when it first came out and used it gainfully in archaeological work. It was, and is, absolutely wonderful knowing precisely where you were (with certain exceptions and caveats). In a given situation, either technology might be optimum. If you know what you are doing, either mode will get you out and back with no problems.

A well made map is a work of art. Nobody ever made that claim about any Garmin product.