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[-] Rhaedas@fedia.io 3 points 2 months ago

I would guess that hiking or trail maps are probably much more detailed than a road map, so that makes sense that it would still be a thing, although certainly digital versions have made some dent in them. Electronics are a bit more susceptible to the environment and the need for power though, so maybe not as much for those reasons.

[-] I_am_10_squirrels@beehaw.org 3 points 2 months ago

Yep, right on. For a day hike or simple trail, I'll trust my phone maps and Garmin GPS. Anything beyond that, I'm bringing a map and compass as a backup because they don't require power and the good ones still work even if wet.

Even for a simple day hike, I'll usually print out a map because it's quicker than using my phone.

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