I want something analog (a physical compass) - but what is Maprika?
I have PDF Maps, but don't find "Maprika"
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Shadyapex
, Nov 18 2015 04:56 AM
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#51
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Posted 30 May 2016 - 03:19 PM
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Posted 31 May 2016 - 02:36 AM
I like having a compass with a base plate for maps. I have this one.
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Posted 31 May 2016 - 04:14 AM
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Posted 31 May 2016 - 04:15 AM
I like having a compass with a base plate for maps. I have this one.
Oh, excellent! That looks good! Thanks!
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#56
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Posted 31 May 2016 - 04:26 AM
Downloaded a bunch of maps on my cell phone. Going to get it on my iPad now 
Still want a compass 
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Posted 31 May 2016 - 01:40 PM
I like having a compass with a base plate for maps. I have this one.
Downloaded a bunch of maps on my cell phone. Going to get it on my iPad now
Still want a compass
I've used a similar simple Silva baseplate model for years. I like it. http://www.silvacompass.com/
#58
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Posted 31 May 2016 - 01:57 PM
I've used a similar simple Silva baseplate model for years. I like it. http://www.silvacompass.com/
Which model do you have? http://store.silvaco...-with-baseplate
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Posted 31 May 2016 - 02:15 PM
I've had a Silva Explorer for years. I have a hand held altimeter too.
Edited by Stalking Light, 31 May 2016 - 06:15 PM.
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Posted 31 May 2016 - 05:53 PM
Nice to talk about compass's and maps again! Hey, in the old days before GPS (really-almost in the dark ages), I spent most of my time working, inventorying, mapping and getting sometimes lost (for a moment or two 
) in the back country. I always had my trusty Silva/brunton hand held compass and a topog map, but those were different times because we were trained to use them-had nothing else, ---and the topography. our common sense and the sun to get to work, do our job, get home an have that end of day beer. Even in today's fast paced world, people still need to remember that while all these neat new gadgets make life out in the outback simpler (not that I don't have and gladly use them), what happens when the battery goes out or you forget to down load the right app? You had better know how to do it t old way-------but again, it sure is nice when they work, saves time, worry and gives you more beer drinking time! Just an' old camper/WTWer flashing back !
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