There’s no elevation data, no magnetic declination, and not as many symbols. Simplified trail maps-such as the JPEG images you might find on a national park’s website-don’t always include all the information you need for complete navigation. More: Get unlost with our Backcountry Navigation course on Outside LEARN They’re different from other maps because they outline the three-dimensional landscape: its contours, elevations, topographic features, bodies of water, vegetation, and more. Topographic maps are ideal for backpackers. More importantly: Doing it the way hikers did it 50 years ago gives you more trail cred. Maps and compasses are the best backups to your navigation system (no battery or cell service required) and will give you an understanding of the ground you’re hiking on that you just can’t get following a gadget. If your map skills are rusty, it’s time to brush up. Unless you’re a dedicated old-schooler, it probably wasn’t recently. When was the last time you planned a backpacking trip without a computer, phone, or GPS unit? Think hard. Join the class now and learn at your own pace. In our 7-part Backcountry Navigation course on Outside LEARN, you’ll learn everything you need to know to navigate on- and off-trail, from using GPS and digital maps to wayfinding the old-school way with a paper map and compass. Master the art of navigation, and you’ll never use your way again. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!
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