[pct-l] Maps

[Austin Williams]

Hi Crystal,

Due to recent info I've received, I'm going to pull my personal
recommendation of the Atlas and just recommend either The Pocket Book or
Half Mile's maps.

I read a handful of reports that the Atlas has some elevation profile
problems and some other minor stuff that, in my opinion, make it not quite
as awesome as the tried-and-true Half Mile Maps, and the new and amazing PCT
Pocket Books.

If you do buy the Atlas, never fear!  As stated before you will be able to
navigate the entire trail with it, and I still think it's better than the WP
guidebooks (which themselves aren't even that bad).

:)

Austin Williams

www.PlanYourHike.com
Info on PCT gear, resupply points, maps, movies, etc.

"*Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a
fruit salad.*"
-Proverb



On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 8:39 AM, Austin Williams <
austinwilliams123 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Crystal,
> My opinions on the pros and cons of the various map options are here:
> http://planyourhike.com/maps/
>
> The PCT Atlas' are expensive, but they are also pretty awesome.
> In my opinion, the PCT Atlas, the Postholer Pocket Maps, and the Half
> Mile's maps are all about on par.  You could use any of them to safely
> navigate the PCT.  I'd check out the pros and cons of each and see which
> ones best match your needs.
>
> As far as info and map resolution/quality goes, those three have everything
> you'll need and more... you can choose any of them and feel safe and
> confident.
>
> Good luck!
>
>
> Austin Williams
>
> www.PlanYourHike.com
> Info on PCT gear, resupply points, maps, movies, etc.
>
> "*Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a
> fruit salad.*"
> -Proverb
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 3:58 AM, Crystal Mcdowall <
> crystal_mcdowall at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> Any suggestions on which maps to use?  I'm lovin the looks of the Trail
>> Atlas
>> Pocket Guides by Eric the Black.... I'm on a budget and they're pretty
>> spendy.
>> Is it worth the splurge?
>>
>>
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