Memory Maps

[kellys_eye]

Reliance on technology is a route to potential catastrophe. One of the bigger threats (it is said) are EMP's that will render most if not all modern technology straight to the dustbin.

In a preppers world you should always go for the lowest technological solution and plain old maps can't be beat.

There is (or was - I can't seem to find them now) - a portable mapping system that was based on a very detailed, high resolution map printed on a business card that was placed in a simple lens viewer that rendered it fully readable. Wish I could recall what it was and wonder whether such a system is still available?

A selection of maps could be created(?) for your own area of interest and kept in a wallet.

Even with ordinary maps it's wise to make your own notations on it, highlighting places of interest/usefulness including sources of water, shelter, foods etc.

Another useful item I've come across is 'indestructible paper'. Well, it's not really indestructible but withstands rain, rot and many chemicals and I have two A5 notepads full of notes, hand drawn maps, hints'n'tips etc that would last.

Your mobile phone will either (a) not work, (2) have a flat battery or © give your location away. In a post war world there will likely as not be zero GPS coverage. Most systems are military-based and if not shot down might well be deliberately switched off to prevent unauthorised use. yes, there are 'public' GPS systems but for how long? and under what circumstances might they be switched off?

Stick with the basics first of all. Get the right map(s), notate them as much as you can, keep them safe, THEN switch your phones on......