Originally Posted By phat

So yes, a GPS is definately preferable for the "I have absolutely no idea at all where I am". A GPS is definately preferable for getting back more directly. OTOH, I would contend that "I have no idea where I am at all" - is really not very realistic. You (should) always have "some" idea.. Personally, I count on having that more than I count on my GPS having batteries working..


and I suppose what that really comes down to is before you leave the trailhead:

"If worse came to worse, how would you find your way to something, from anywhere you are headed, that would lead your way out again."

for me, that plan needs to never involve my GPS smile



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