Map+dead reckoning old school nav

[Boostpowered]

I notice a lot of gps map users, other than scouting areas on google maps i use either my trucks compass or position of sun or moon for direction. Current lamimated state map for location thats it. In all honesty part of the fun of overlanding to me is that feeling of being lost and figuring out which way to go its part of the adventure . Anyone else do it old school like me ?

 

[Overland Omnivore]

I never leave on any adventure without a Gazetteer...I always have a compass and if I’m really deep in the backcountry a topo map is a must...I was lost backpacking in Bryce Cannon one time and a topo map and compass were the only things that got me where I needed to be...I’m an anolog guy at heart so I never solely rely on an electronic device...

 

[jim lee]

Went for a trip on a boat that had tracking GPS map thing on a TV screen. Visited all sorts of cool places and islands. All I remember of that trip was a GPS TV screen.

I found the same thing over-landing. If I use the GPS on my phone, I never learn and don't get to see very much of the area. I always "feel" lost and worried the GPS may fail.

-jim lee

 

[Smileyshaun]

I attempt to use a gps when out exploring and sometimes even go though the trouble to make a route at home but by the time I get out my ADD kicks in and I end up going way off course, I end up using it more for marking interesting stuff and possible camping spots . I always have paper maps with me because I find it easier to locate things and i don't really trust technology.

For a while I had a map of Oregon and Washington on my wall and I would close my eyes and toss a dart at try to go wherever the dart landed .

 

[Robert Fullen]

I use to do the same thing, we would go to the cafe and order french fries , put one on the map and spin it! Wherever it pointed is where I went! Had some great adventures.