June 2, 2009

Traditional tourist maps of the future?

Category: Maps, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature — Paul Johnson @ 1:58 pm

With an increasing reliance on all things internet, you could be forgiven for thinking that the traditional paper map has had its day.   I mean, there’s Google Maps now, and there are iPhones, as well as a variety of GPS devices, so it’s easy to get an up-to-date map at your fingertips in minutes.   Paper maps have their advantages but they get worn and  tear, which isn’t ideal.

Make way, therefore, for Rand McNally’s fabMAPs which are printed on microfibre cloths.   They’re waterproof, you can stuff them in your pocket, and they’re not dependent on internet access or a GPS signal.   What’s more, you can clean your iPhone or camera lens with them. Prices start from $5.95.

Perhaps the traditional,  printed map isn’t  dead just yet.


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