Paper maps vs GPS
I read people stating constantly in these forums that they don't trust GPS and want to always verify with a paper map. Can those of you that believe that's true, please explain why you feel a paper...
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john&bet wrote:
ik have question for you then. How was it I managed, as a solo 20 year old, to get from southern Indiana to San Bernardino,Ca. in '67 with out a GPS? And from there to Charleston,S.C. in Jan. '70? I did it on time and did not get lost or on wrong road either. I still us my method today. I mostly destination travel not to see a lot of sights on the way. Thus an Atlas is much faster planning tool for me. It also tells where to road is going and stops so I can change roads. I also pay close attention to road side signs. Guess I am just a hard nut to crack.
I don't think anyone has said that you can't navigate cross country using maps instead of GPS. As has been said, both are tools that can be used correctly or incorrectly.
I have used maps and I have used GPS and I don't wish to give up my GPS because I find it to be invaluable. You are entitled to use whichever tool works best for you.
My reason for starting this thread was due to reading many times in various threads that no one should depend on a GPS without double-checking with a paper map, as if for some reason paper maps are somehow more reliable.
