[at-l] Map & Compass Work

[winchester@unnet.com (Ron Winchester)]

> > I just picked up a Garmin Etrex GPS to help me
> > out with mapmaking (one of my
> > necessary skills these days). Had a blast trying
> > it out this weekend.
> > Finally, near-absolute accuracy in drawing a map
> > track. ;-)
>
> Now, here is a point where I fail.  I hate the things - but
> not for any good reason except that they take batteries.  A
> compass is something I'm possibly going to depend on in a
> life-or-death situation.  With my luck I'd be lost in the
> driving snow when the batteries went out...
>
> Shane
>

Definitely!
My compass works without batteries, and has proven me wrong enough times
for me to know it's always right!
And, it doesn't weigh a tinker's dam.

RonW