Reminds me of the time I was hiking in France and ran into a bunch of French Boy Scouts who were really puzzled about where they were. I managed to show them on my map, but I sure discovered the limitations of my French language skills in the process!

I agree that is important to know where you are at all times, before you take the wrong fork in the trail at an unmarked intersection.

I'd far rather rely on topo map and compass than on a gadget that relies on batteries and that I haven't the foggiest idea how to use!