My phone dying mid-hike has me rethinking how we find our way

I mean, tech helps avoid getting lost, but maybe it's just me but using a paper map feels more connected to the trail. What's your take on this?

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casey_barnes6mo ago

Yeah, the part about paper maps feeling more connected really hits home... I was using my phone for this trail by the old mill last fall, and the screen just went black. I had to find my way back by following the creek sound, which was kinda scary but also weirdly cool.

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leet326mo ago

Wow, nothing like going full caveman because your tech failed! Sounds like a weird hidden feature for getting back to nature.

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willowc606mo ago

That creek by the old mill has such a tricky spot for signal. I totally get that mix of being scared but also feeling weirdly alive when you have to find your own way.

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