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Got turned around in the fog near Mount Rainier and learned a hard lesson about GPS
My phone died halfway through the Skyline Trail loop and I had to use my paper map for the first time in years, which honestly saved my butt. Anyone else have a moment that made them double check their backup navigation?
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andrew_miller907mo ago
Totally. That's why I keep a map and compass in my car at all times now. GPS is great until it isn't. Batteries die, signals drop, or the trail just isn't on the map right. A paper map doesn't need a signal. It's a basic skill that feels outdated until you really need it. Makes you realize how much we rely on tech that can fail.
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reesepatel7mo ago
Couldn't agree more, it's smart backup.
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carter.ben6mo ago
Ever actually had to use the map in a real pinch?
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