Posted on 14/04/2019 18:25
Thought this might be useful for walkers etc.
We called into Millets today and they had an Easter promotion of 40% off all OS maps, they will also give CAMC members 15% discount on top. This reduces the maps to only £4.59 each, which we thought was a Bargain., bought a couple we needed.
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Posted on 15/04/2019 08:59 by JohnM20A friend of mine is in the local Mountain Rescue Team. They despair at the number of walkers in particular that don't have OS maps of the area where they are walking, hoping to just rely on their mobile devices. There are many places where signals are non-existent and numerous instances of batteries going flat resulting in people being well and truly lost. A map, and the knowledge of how to read one, is an essential piece of kit to carry with you even if you do set out initially using your mobile. Maps don't use batteries and they don't rely on signals from the ether.
Posted on 16/04/2019 18:33
Quite agree that the knowledge to navigate with a map and compass in any circumstances before venturing onto the hills is essential. But - don’t knock modern technology. It’s possible to have all OS maps downloaded on to a mobile phone therefore not requiring a signal to read. These maps will also show exactly where you are - even in the dark or thick mist. Power packs are also available for mobile devices.
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Posted on 16/04/2019 18:33 by Vanbirds68Quite agree that the knowledge to navigate with a map and compass in any circumstances before venturing onto the hills is essential. But - don’t knock modern technology. It’s possible to have all OS maps downloaded on to a mobile phone therefore not requiring a signal to read. These maps will also show exactly where you are - even in the dark or thick mist. Power packs are also available for mobile devices.
Posted on 17/04/2019 07:29
I agree Vanbirds, that whilst knowledge of the use of maps and a good compass and having them can be essential there is also these days now it is available a great advantage having modern technology.
Knowing where you are, even with a map and compass, when you can only see 50 feet into mist can otherwise present insurmountable challenges to the most proficient.
I use the free MAPS ME app using open source "Open street maps" that allows map tiles to be downloaded and stored on my two Android devices. Therefore no real time mobile signal is required or draining the device.
My application is going off cycling, frequently when travelling , off into a myriad of country lanes and tracks in areas here and in France I have no knowledge about, nor often possess current maps for unless I print a section off as detailed earlier.
These open source maps are kept very much up to date, more than a printed hard copy can be, even if you buy the latest for a trip, I have a house full of OS paper maps but they are not new.
I run MAPS ME both on a 7" tablet for navigation, but it is also on my mobile, which together with a 13,000mA power bank, and a compass are there as back ups in one of the panniers.
Posted on 17/04/2019 07:29 by ocsidI agree Vanbirds, that whilst knowledge of the use of maps and a good compass and having them can be essential there is also these days now it is available a great advantage having modern technology.
Knowing where you are, even with a map and compass, when you can only see 50 feet into mist can otherwise present insurmountable challenges to the most proficient.
I use the free MAPS ME app using open source "Open street maps" that allows map tiles to be downloaded and stored on my two Android devices. Therefore no real time mobile signal is required or draining the device.
My application is going off cycling, frequently when travelling , off into a myriad of country lanes and tracks in areas here and in France I have no knowledge about, nor often possess current maps for unless I print a section off as detailed earlier.
These open source maps are kept very much up to date, more than a printed hard copy can be, even if you buy the latest for a trip, I have a house full of OS paper maps but they are not new.
I run MAPS ME both on a 7" tablet for navigation, but it is also on my mobile, which together with a 13,000mA power bank, and a compass are there as back ups in one of the panniers.
Posted on 17/04/2019 16:29
agree with you, a few years coming off Scafell Pike off the corridor route headed for the famous stretcher box we couldn't see more than a few feet and lost the path but knew we were close. On the accent I had 'way pointed' the exact position of it and asked the GPS to take me there along the backtrack, it did with amazing precision. It felt good to see the box appearing out of the mist but not until about 10 feet away.
Best to have all with you, and a map can blow away!
Posted on 16/04/2019 18:33 by Vanbirds68Quite agree that the knowledge to navigate with a map and compass in any circumstances before venturing onto the hills is essential. But - don’t knock modern technology. It’s possible to have all OS maps downloaded on to a mobile phone therefore not requiring a signal to read. These maps will also show exactly where you are - even in the dark or thick mist. Power packs are also available for mobile devices.
Posted on 17/04/2019 17:47 byThey will only reliably show exactly where you are if you have a GPS signal and that is by no means guaranteed.
Posted on 05/05/2019 21:12
Isn't that a similar situation in that case to a paper map? It will only show what is out there. You have to interpret it to understand where you are. Obviously with a GPS position you can easily locate your position on any map. I don't understand the point about GPS signals not being guaranteed. They are not reliant on mobile phone signals, just clear sight of the sky.
Posted on 05/05/2019 21:12 by KiloRomeoIsn't that a similar situation in that case to a paper map? It will only show what is out there. You have to interpret it to understand where you are. Obviously with a GPS position you can easily locate your position on any map. I don't understand the point about GPS signals not being guaranteed. They are not reliant on mobile phone signals, just clear sight of the sky.
Posted on 05/05/2019 21:12 by KiloRomeoIsn't that a similar situation in that case to a paper map? It will only show what is out there. You have to interpret it to understand where you are. Obviously with a GPS position you can easily locate your position on any map. I don't understand the point about GPS signals not being guaranteed. They are not reliant on mobile phone signals, just clear sight of the sky.
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