[pct-l] Maps and such-

[Mike Chapman]

Jeez,I would think a good compass and Halfmiles maps could get a
person to the end. I will have HM maps,Compass,HM Enhanced GPS,and
some data ive wrote from various sources,and I think im over doing
it,but....... The first time I ever section hiked was PCT C-L(long
ago.....),we went without maps,the only thing I understood was that
the longest stretch in the pct without water was approx 35miles,we
start at one hwy and end up on another(sounds like a plan,basic,but a
plan),pack in pack out,try not to burn down the forest. I did have a
compass but it didnt see the light of day,I never had a problem,and
have done other stretches the same,and would memorize
waterholes,etc.... I have since learned of the internet,librarys,info
is so much easier now. So now yesterday,I purchased my first set of
PCT maps(yeah),and feel unstoppable now,as you can imagine,Hike On.

On 3/2/11, Kevin <hikelite at gmail.com> wrote:
> I have mentioned this before, but it bears repeating. If you download
> postholer's data book file, you can print it with 4 pages on a sheet. Double
> sided, the whole PCT is only 8 sheets.
>
> Misspellings and typos brought to you by iPhone.
>
> On Mar 2, 2011, at 7:17 AM, Jim & Jane Moody <moodyjj at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Tony,
>>
>> Last year I followed the advice in Yogi's book - tear out pages of
>> Guidebooks, Databook, and her Town Guide book for each section.  For me,
>> the Guidebook and Databook pages were useless weight.  At night I was too
>> tired to read the GB, and the Data book did not have cumulative mileage
>> numbers at each feature.  However, I have really enjoyed reding the
>> Guidebook after coming home.
>>
>>
>>
>> For me, Halfmile's maps and the appropriate pages from Yogi's Trail Tips
>> book were sufficient, along with a compass.  However, others I hiked with
>> swore by the Databook and/or Eric the Black's Atlas.  One thing we found -
>> in the Sierra, it's very helpful to have all three map sets in your group,
>> along with the Tom Harrison maps.
>>
>>
>>
>> A gps doesn't hurt either, if you're not the one who has to carry it.  At
>> times, when the trail was completely snow-covered for miles, it was
>> reassuring to consult all available sources to confirm our location and
>> direction of travel.
>>
>>
>>
>> Good Luck,
>>
>> Mango
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Tony Shields" <tone.shields at gmail.com>
>> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 2, 2011 1:07:31 AM
>> Subject: [pct-l] Maps and such-
>>
>> Can you guys let me know if its sufficient to have just halfmiles maps and
>>
>> the data book for a successful thru? I have the Wilderness Press books,
>> but
>> don't feel like bringing them along if I don't have to.
>>
>> Cheers-
>>
>> Tony
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