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24th March 2013, 12:38 AM
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Legendary
Map and Compass
Just wondering what the skill set is with paper map and compass. I've been doing it for over 30 years and often run into hunters and 4wd's who are not confident or lack the skill set.
It should be something we all can do when outdoors.
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24th March 2013 12:38 AM
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24th March 2013, 02:09 AM
#2
Expert
It's one of those things that once learnt is never forgotten, but I wonder if anyone is learning now since GPS is just so easy and convenient.
My Galaxy Note 2 with Orux Maps can give my Garmin GPS (Oregon) a run for it's money on performance.
Steve
2011 Patrol Safari 4.8 (Fitek)
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24th March 2013, 01:57 PM
#3
Legendary
At least 4 of us won't get lost when we revert back to paper
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24th March 2013, 02:12 PM
#4
Rotaredom
I don't no my left from right, don't know north from south, east from west and if my GPS ever died I walk around in circles till I ran out of beer then I would just curl up in a ball an die. I'm amazed that I even make it to and from work everyday without my gps, 3 roads I have to travel on and all of 5 mins driving!!!!!!.............Sad but true
Time is never wasted when your wasted all the time
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24th March 2013, 02:23 PM
#5
I've only done what I learnt in P.E at school and self taught the rest but I would trust my life with what I know but prefer the ease of electronic mapping
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24th March 2013, 04:03 PM
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Patrol Freak
I learnt the lost art of navigation flying planes and sailing offshore. To be honest depending on what/where you are navigating they are all very different in practice even though the theory is the same. One of the biggest mistakes I see often in navs is that they forget to sanity check things. For example - if you think you are heading in a certain direction - roughly where should the sun be? Are you really heading in the right direction?
Jas
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24th March 2013, 04:13 PM
#7
Rotaredom
Originally Posted by
lorrieandjas
if you think you are heading in a certain direction - roughly where should the sun be? Are you really heading in the right direction?
What happens if its night time??? Does that mean I'm aloud to get lost when the sun goes down???
Time is never wasted when your wasted all the time
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24th March 2013, 04:15 PM
#8
Patrol Freak
Map and Compass
Originally Posted by
NissanGQ4.2
What happens if its night time??? Does that mean I'm aloud to get lost when the sun goes down???
You should be drinking beer!
Jas
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Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.......
2012 Silver GU 8. Bullbar, Warn XD9000 winch, snorkel, towbar, roof bars and rack, awning, 33" Mickey Thompson ATZ 4ribs, 2" lift - Dobinsons coils and Koni shocks, more to come......
2013 Travelling Wilbury's Cape York Trip - bring it on!
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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24th March 2013, 04:20 PM
#9
Rotaredom
Originally Posted by
lorrieandjas
You should be drinking beer!
Jas
I currently am now answer your PM *L*
Time is never wasted when your wasted all the time
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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24th March 2013, 04:22 PM
#10
Patrol Freak
Map and Compass
Oops. I meant to. I think I have a few lying around work. I'll let you know tomorrow mate.
Jas
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Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.......
2012 Silver GU 8. Bullbar, Warn XD9000 winch, snorkel, towbar, roof bars and rack, awning, 33" Mickey Thompson ATZ 4ribs, 2" lift - Dobinsons coils and Koni shocks, more to come......
2013 Travelling Wilbury's Cape York Trip - bring it on!
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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