Wednesday, Sep 28, 2016 at 11:44
Thanks Boo,
Yes, while the FJC is dripping with electronic wizardry including a couple of GPS thingo's, I won't go into any wild country without a Topo and Prismatic. GPS signal does fail in certain circumstance, paper doesn't. So far :)
I've found a guy called Ian at Mapworks at North Essendon, he's 81 and sounds 40 :) but a great operator. He has agreed to go into iconic 4WD's Vic site,
check the Loop and provide Topo's that cover the trip in the critical area's then give me a call - great service.
I've tried most electronic gadgetry, there easy to use but best used as a guide when it comes down to the hard stuff.
The Australian Navy still trains in using a Sextant in case electrics fail
Sometimes the latest electronic money spinner does suit the Latte set swaning around but not serious remote travellers.
I do like my 7" Garmin Nuvi with Oztopo7 maps though not perfect and need upgrading, not bad.
Cheers and thanks again mate
Cheers
dad
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