View Full Version : Maps, Guidebooks, Mapdannas .... Or Follow the Yellowbrick Road
workboot
02-16-2006, 11:01
I got the ATC maps for GA/NC and the Smokies and I got Wingfoots guidebook.Do I really need to get the rest of the maps (which are kinda pricey for this poor ol`country boy), mapdannas? (what the heck are these?)or will the blazes and the guidebook be sufficient ? I`m kinda leaning towards the balzes and guidebook but wanted to get a few other opinions.My thru starts April 11 :clap .
workboot
workboot
02-16-2006, 11:17
The above should read blazes instead of balzes and I left out that I got the TN/NC maps as well. Is there no way to edit posts here???:confused:
orangebug
02-16-2006, 17:50
You don't really have to have any of the maps, given that the AT is pretty close to civilization and heavily traveled. The Mapdana is a series of 4 bandanas with maps, phone numbers and mileages printed on it, and is quite a nifty product.
That said, I'd be more concerned about your budget if maps are a major factor to you at this point. I suspect you can do quite well with the maps and guide book you have now, but hope you have enough cash.
It's irresponsible to go backpacking anywhere with out maps. Plenty of posts on this subject.
workboot
02-16-2006, 18:12
I think I`m just gonna go with what I have now, if I decide I need`em I`ll have my wife order them and mail them to me somewhere along the way. Thanks for the replies .
RockyTrail
02-16-2006, 18:15
And likewise it's irresponsible to go backpacking anywhere without cash (Hey can I borrow some of that Lipton's:D )
mweinstone
02-16-2006, 18:55
silly rabbit,you need the atc guidebook and thats all.i only have the georgia one. so when i need more info? ill buy more on the trail,duh. in neels gap i could buy any guide or book i like. no,ill wait and hope to trade or give away my guide as needed.planning doesnt work.faith and trust work.