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_barnes1mo 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.

leet321mo ago

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

willowc601mo 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.