[Cdt-l] Maps

[Trekker4 at aol.com]

The Container Store sells 9x12 zip bags for a low price; I've used them for  
years to protect all papers I hike with. I just use plain paper, and refill 
ink;  in a serious rain you can keep the zip edge down; I've had very few 
problems,  but know that on the WA PCT, I'll have to be really careful. Do an  Inet 
search for other sources, as I think TCS is regional to the central  US.
 
Bob  "Trekker"
Big Bend Desert Denizen
Naturalized Citizen - Republic of  Texas

Government cripples you, then hands you a crutch and says, 'See, if  it 
wasn't for us, you couldn't walk.' 
-- Harry Browne

"If you think  health care is expensive now, wait until you see what it costs 
when its free."  
-- P. J. ORourke



In a message dated 2/10/2009 1:23:28 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
eagleton at hotmail.com writes:

1)  Not only are waterproof maps not economical, they are not  substancially 
lighter compared to several maps and one bag.  Also, I  have gotten my map bag 
so muddy, that I'm glad I didn't have an  unprotected waterproof map.  Large 
trail maps that you want to protect  for years are a good  use of waterproof 
paper.  None-the-less, my  Wind River maps weigh 7.1 oz.  

2)  I have not found a great  source of plastic bags.  I used open 12X18" map 
cases from:  _http://world.std.com/~ona/bosmeetsupplies.html_ 
(http://world.std.com/~ona/bosmeetsupplies.html)    
They are listed at 24 cents each, but shipping may make them pretty  
expensive.  

3)  I couldn't find very heavy duty plain  paper, but found "24 lb" paper 
good enough to print on both sides.  I  printed out in pairs so map 3 was on the 
back of map 1 and map 4 was on the  back of map 2.  Note, most printers have 
multiple print qualities, so use  the highest quality.  

4)  I had many comments about  the maps.  However, I didn't make any notes, 
and it has been very  frustrating and inefficient going back to the cd.  When 
the new cd comes  out, I'll post the biggest 12 comments from this nobo's 
perspective.  I  encourage those of you who get use from the maps to make a small 
donation to  Jonathan and record changes that will help next years hikers.   

Rambler



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