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I can read a map ok, but folding them is another matter. With the advent of handheld GPS devices, many younger people will never experience the joy of folding large paper maps after opening them up.
I thought you guys had that neat thigh clipboard strapped to you? I also have a gps but will never give up my protractor, map and compass. Remember you pace count? I need to confirm mine since it has been about 10 years.
It's called a kneeboard. The technique for pace count I was taught is the "hundred meter pacing course." A distance of exactly 100m is marked on the ground. You walk the distance, and keep a count of the steps you take. Count every other step (every left foot) to determine your count. This is your "pace count." My specific pace count is need to know.... j/k...I dunno, around 65 paces I suppose on average. Then using this formula you can determine the number paces to cover a certain distance. D/100 x PC = P D=distance PC=pace count P = paces Say I want to set a distance of 5 clicks. That's about 3,250 paces (given my pace count) to cover about 3.1 miles.
