Caught myself smiling because the same thing happened at a funeral once, and the widow just laughed her makeup off.

Is it just me, or do all these "smart" gadgets break right when you need them most? I've seen it happen with door locks, lights, even a fridge, and the dumb version always seems to win in the end.

Wait, were you relying on that map for more than just navigation? Like, did it have your campsite or emergency info on it, or was it purely a dignity thing when you realized you'd lost it on a switchback? Cause losing a map at mile 9 is annoying, but backtracking in the dark with no light source feels like the real kicker. Did you have any backup plan at all, or was that day just fully written off as a loss?