simonp47•1mo ago

I finally told my hiking group why I choose paper trail guides over apps.

Relying only on apps can make you miss the good stories and advice in printed guides.

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3 Comments

the_tessa1mo ago

But apps save so much backpack weight.

holly4201mo ago

Yeah they save weight until your phone dies lol. @the_tessa that's a lot of faith in a battery and one cracked screen. I'd rather carry a real map that doesn't need a signal.

black.val27d ago

You're trusting your whole trip to a single battery? That seems like a huge risk when you're out in the middle of nowhere. A map and compass don't just stop working.