Theo
Touring Panpsychist
One other thing...
Even if you DO use (and rely upon) a GPS or your smart phone, you should always be carrying paper maps as backup. I try to find maps that show a lot of detail (small backroads) for the areas in which I am riding.
In the Northeast, JIMAPCO (?) has some pretty detailed maps. In fact, the state of MA is broken into 2 regions (east/west) so all the detail is in a reasonably-size foldable map. Not sure if they have states outside the NE. I've been surprised at the (almost) "trails" that are shown on their maps! Good for a GS, I suppose!
Even if you DO use (and rely upon) a GPS or your smart phone, you should always be carrying paper maps as backup. I try to find maps that show a lot of detail (small backroads) for the areas in which I am riding.
In the Northeast, JIMAPCO (?) has some pretty detailed maps. In fact, the state of MA is broken into 2 regions (east/west) so all the detail is in a reasonably-size foldable map. Not sure if they have states outside the NE. I've been surprised at the (almost) "trails" that are shown on their maps! Good for a GS, I suppose!