RV FEATURE
Paper map vs digital – they both have their benefits .
They have access to global software and offer a range of maps and styles . They generally have their own user communities where information can be shared between subscribers . A benefit of these types of units is many come with attachments for easy mounting to vehicles , bikes , boats , and the like . Or you can simply hang them off a backpack or belt using a carabiner-style clip .
However , these units can consume a chunk of battery power when a lot of their functionality is being used , so you ’ ll need to have a way to keep them charged .
PAPER MAPS
Perhaps we ’ re a little old school , but we ’ ll be the first to say you can ’ t beat an old paper map . Just opening it out onto a table really puts things into perspective and shows how big the country is . A paper map also allows multiple people to gather around to nut out a possible touring route together . They come in all sizes and scales , so you can expect the level of detail to range anywhere from displaying main highways only through to remote dirt tracks .
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