Thread: GPS?

Yeah, 62s with maps is pretty handed.

However, I'll be the first to ask, can you actually use a map and compass? I mainly hunt on the tops in Canterbury and hardly need either, but with in the bush, your situation awareness is pretty important. Just knowing which way is north all the time is a handy thing. After studying a map and learning the shape and features of the land will give you the ability to get yourself out of most place. Knowing the rough direction to the nearest hut, track, roadend, truck, most likely spot for an animal, water and shelter all of the time is a great thing. This takes time and a focused effort to start with, then it becomes second nature.

Doing the above while have the GPS will give you some good insurance, particualy in gently rolling, bush covered hills.

Originally Posted by Uplandstalker

Yeah, 62s with maps is pretty handed.

However, I'll be the first to ask, can you actually use a map and compass? I mainly hunt on the tops in Canterbury and hardly need either, but with in the bush, your situation awareness is pretty important. Just knowing which way is north all the time is a handy thing. After studying a map and learning the shape and features of the land will give you the ability to get yourself out of most place. Knowing the rough direction to the nearest hut, track, roadend, truck, most likely spot for an animal, water and shelter all of the time is a great thing. This takes time and a focused effort to start with, then it becomes second nature.

Doing the above while have the GPS will give you some good insurance, particualy in gently rolling, bush covered hills.

Hi there
Yeap I can use a map and a compass as I have been on a few hikes where we had to use just them . cheers