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Putting you trail map in a plastic bag will protect from tearing, rain and dew. A simple idea, but one you might not think about as you jam it into your pocket or stuff it into your pack.

Some maps are made of waterproof material. However, I often Xerox a copy of the portion of the trail I want to take with me, cutting down on weight and eliminating all the parts I don’t need.

Be light. Be safe. Be one with the pack.