100% agree with the response from Venture for a high quality map, but if you just need a laminated sheet to stuff in an admin pouch, or to give to a buddy, USGS has topo maps all over the US that are free to download and print. One of the few things I don't feel like my taxes are being wasted on.
I forget where I learned it, but one of the cheapest way to get full size topo maps is to download the full size maps from USGS, and upload them to Staples and have them printed full size on large format paper. I printed the 9 grids adjacent to my AO, and I have a set which is in the correct scale.
Heard a 'black light' will recharge those old phosphorous markers on the dial - not sure as I don't have a black light. Anyone know for sure? Luminous paint on the distance markers would work great. Suppose folks who never had to work in the dark and 'stay dark' don't get it. I get it Lucas. Keep mine in original snap pouch zip tied and corded to the ALICE Y-harness shoulder strap.
Few if any are as durable. I've broken several 'plastic' top shelf (2X the price) 'Sxxxx' compasses just on pursuit hunting engagements - not extreme combat. I love the accuracy and weight of the modern poly compass in camp laying out and planning routes but in the field when I need it (I roll non-digital) - no thank you.
I bought a cammenga almost two years ago with pouch and Alice clip. (Paid $25 more w/shipping than your asking price) so … 2 is one
Useful, as Brass Facts shared about ya stuff!
Any recommendations on getting local maps? Thanks
MyTopo and Caltopp are the ones that I've seen used a lot. It's kind of luck of the draw on them all, as far as how up to date the maps are though.
@@VentureSurplus I really appreciate that and the products yall offer
100% agree with the response from Venture for a high quality map, but if you just need a laminated sheet to stuff in an admin pouch, or to give to a buddy, USGS has topo maps all over the US that are free to download and print. One of the few things I don't feel like my taxes are being wasted on.
@@mattn1224 good to know. I appreciate all the info. Been trying to remember how to do land nav and teach my kids but I’m a bit rusty
I forget where I learned it, but one of the cheapest way to get full size topo maps is to download the full size maps from USGS, and upload them to Staples and have them printed full size on large format paper. I printed the 9 grids adjacent to my AO, and I have a set which is in the correct scale.
Heard a 'black light' will recharge those old phosphorous markers on the dial - not sure as I don't have a black light. Anyone know for sure? Luminous paint on the distance markers would work great. Suppose folks who never had to work in the dark and 'stay dark' don't get it. I get it Lucas. Keep mine in original snap pouch zip tied and corded to the ALICE Y-harness shoulder strap.
Thanks
Please do one on the raid mod BDU?
While we'll eventually be doing something on them, I recommend checking out @KitCreep in the mean time!
I've seen kitcreep's video. I subscribe to his channel and yours.
Why anyone would try to uuse that compass is beyond me. There are better compasses made nowadays that do the same but are easier to use.
Few if any are as durable. I've broken several 'plastic' top shelf (2X the price) 'Sxxxx' compasses just on pursuit hunting engagements - not extreme combat. I love the accuracy and weight of the modern poly compass in camp laying out and planning routes but in the field when I need it (I roll non-digital) - no thank you.
I still have the one I “aquired” back in 89. Still accurate and still able to read at night.