1 - If you need a map, you need it bad. 2 - If you plan a new trip, it will not be on a map you already have. 3 - If you choose a destination, it will not be on the same map as your origin. 4 - If you buy the maps you need, at least one will be out of stock. 5 - The one out of stock is the most critical. 6 - No map of any scale can be folded in such a way as to allow the entire route to be seen on one side in a chart case. 7 - No day's paddle can be planned to fit on one map if it is folded to fit in a chart case. 8 - If you buy a larger chart case, the map that will fit will be out of stock. 9 - Waterproof maps are always available for every chart except the one you need. 10 - Geodetic surveying is done with astounding accuracy. GPS units display with great accuracy. Maps are not drawn accurately. 11 - If you are red-green colorblind, the critical information is displayed in a red font on a green background. 12 - Electronic charts are available for every region except the one you live in. If it is available, it is in a format your software doesn't support. If it is supported, it is out of stock. Mike PS - I need _two_ charts for a day paddle I offered to lead at the last minute after the organizer had to drop out. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> 9 - Waterproof maps are always available for every chart except the one you need. National Geographic sells waterproof paper for inkjet printers, which allows you to print your own waterproof maps, assuming you have the software and file you need (NGS sells the TOPO! line of mapping software). I haven't tried the stuff yet, but I bought a couple boxes at R.E.I.'s recent sale, and intend to try it sometime in the next few weeks. I've seen a demo map printed on the paper rolled up in a Nalgene bottle full of water, and the colors were still bright; however, I have no idea how scratch-resistant it is. The only size I've seen is 8-1/2" by 11". Chuck Holst *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Thanks for the info Chuck - new item to add to my 'gear list' :~) BTW - just got this hyperlink today from a non-pw'er: did a cursory look at website, looks pretty informative! http://www.watertribe.com/ Scott Simpson Anchorage Alaska "There is always one more thing you can do to influence any situation" Lt. Gen Harold Moore, USA (Ret) *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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