Stlll prefer the beauty of a paper O/S map, there's something exciting about picking out the features on the map in front of you.
Ive still got a fair number of old O/S maps, mostly of the Brecon Beacons and Central Wales.
One map in particular, of the Central Beacons area, was purchased way back in 1988 in the Mountain Centre.
It got totally soaked twice, and dried out twice, and even though its tricky to open, is still useable, no doubt out of date, but its seen considerable use during my adventures in the Beacons all those years ago.
Just goes to show, look after your gear, and within reason, items can last many years.
There's nothing exciting or thrilling about looking at a smartphone or similar device that due to the extreme cold, is struggling to maintain power.
Plastic covered O/S map and Silva compass will do for me.
Map and modern compass have been around for over a century, and surprisingly have not been overshadowed or surpassed by more modern technology.
The fact that the O/S still produce paper maps, in today's digital age, must mean there is still huge demand for them.
Long may that continue.