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Re: Cheap compass
By:John Monfoe
Date: 8/12/2001, 4:30 am
In Response To: Cheap compass (!RUSS)

: John,
: A bargian is a bargian, but in this case I'm going to suggest its not a very
: good idea for the environment your headed into.

: Reasoning: First suction cups fail and you could end up in the back country
: with out a compass. Bad thing!

Hi Russ,

Good to hear from you. Just 9 days left until I leave for the BWCA and your advise has been invaluable to me. The cute cheapy compass is just for general dirrections until I install a good compass this winter. I have two good compasses, an army one that I will carry with me in my vest along with a girl scout compass from my wife's scout mothering days that will remain in the yak. It's been a long time but I had map and compass training in the army. The vest has everything in it to survive including your recommended bear pack. I am in the process of packing and condensing all of this gear into something that will fit into the yak, such as two telescoping fishing rods and reels that easily fit into my side compartments. I have a 2 1/2 page check off list. This has been a nice dream starting with building the yak with everyone's help and then thinking why not take an adventurous trip (for me) since all of the kids are on their own. If the bears don't get me I will give a discription of the trip when I get back. Thanks all.

John

Messages In This Thread

Cheap Compass *Pic*
John Monfoe -- 8/11/2001, 3:08 am
Avoid Auto compasses
Paul G. Jacobson -- 8/14/2001, 10:58 pm
Re: Auto compasses are fine
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 8/15/2001, 9:30 am
Obviously I have been less fortunate :)
Paul G. Jacobson -- 8/15/2001, 9:41 pm
Re: Obviously I have been less fortunate :)
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 8/16/2001, 9:10 am
True and Direct on the same compass card
!RUSS -- 8/15/2001, 9:56 am
Re: Avoid Auto compasses- Why???
Dave S. -- 8/15/2001, 1:24 am
Why? Purely personal : They confuse me ! *NM*
Paul G. Jacobson -- 8/15/2001, 9:28 pm
Re: Cheap Compass
Brad -- 8/13/2001, 8:04 am
Re: Cheap Compass
John Monfoe -- 8/14/2001, 7:09 am
Re: Cheap Compass as backup
Erez -- 8/13/2001, 1:29 am
Cheap compass
!RUSS -- 8/11/2001, 2:24 pm
Re: Cheap compass
Dan -- 8/14/2001, 12:14 am
Re: Cheap compass
John Monfoe -- 8/14/2001, 7:02 am
Re: Cheap compass
John Monfoe -- 8/12/2001, 4:30 am
Re: Cheap compass
daren neufeld -- 8/12/2001, 10:00 am
Re: Cheap compass
John Monfoe -- 8/13/2001, 2:42 am
Re: Cheap advice :)
!RUSS -- 8/12/2001, 9:10 am
More Cheap advice :)
Ken Sutherland -- 8/13/2001, 4:00 am
Re: More Cheap advice :)
John Monfoe -- 8/14/2001, 7:23 am
Even Cheaper advice :D
!RUSS -- 8/13/2001, 9:41 am
You have great advise.
John Monfoe -- 8/13/2001, 3:39 am
Re: You have great advise.
Erik H -- 8/16/2001, 12:13 pm
Great Site Erick, thanks. *NM*
John Monfoe -- 8/19/2001, 5:59 am
Yup, tooth brush and tooth paste, too.
Tony -- 8/13/2001, 12:13 pm