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tinytuna
03-01-2012, 22:16
Hi All,

Does anyone know where I can buy used AT maps? Or would anyone happen to be selling theirs? I support the Appalachian Trail Conference, but with all the planning and buying gear, the budget is running low.
Also, are the maps a must on the trail? Or can on go without them?

Oleskool
03-01-2012, 22:32
On the AT you should be fine without maps. They do provide interesting side trails, roads and towns. And possibly handy (with a compass and the skills to use them) in a very bad situation like hurt and lost off the trail. Honestly not needed, just a guide should do.

tinytuna
03-02-2012, 01:43
Thanks for the advice! Very much appreciated :)

Blissful
03-02-2012, 10:58
You are hiking a trail. You need maps (http://blissfulhiking.blogspot.com/2012/01/trail-maps-why-bother.html).

Blissful
03-02-2012, 11:01
They do provide interesting side trails, roads and towns. And possibly handy (with a compass and the skills to use them) in a very bad situation like hurt and lost off the trail.

Sounds like good reasons to me to carry one...