Military Surplus Map Pouch : Having Maps for loss of GPS or SHTF 

Corporal’s Corner absolutely has the best land nav video on RU-vid.

Oh heck ya. I never gave up my paper maps. I still carry them in the vehicles, and ruck sack. GPS is alright, usually takes you the long way around, but paper maps and highlighters and grease pencils work even when the power is out. Never quit what works.

When you travel out of state stop at a rest stop and pick up a few there

As an Army Defense Mapping School graduate from 1986...I gotta say i LOVE my maps. My old Delorme Gazateers are all safely stashed in my special spot. The older ones were more detailed.

Old fashioned road atlas is a must-have. I keep an updated one for the whole US and keep a state atlas in each car.

If you happen to be watching this from Britain like me, get OS (Ordnance Survey) maps, they make them for all the UK (or you can have custom ones made) in waterproof wax paper or plastic and the detail they come in is incredible

Some years ago, before GPS, when I did a fair amount of traveling by motorcycle I carried a big ziploc full of maps. I still love using them. I had forgotten the name of the company DeLorme so thanks for showing that. Also Corporal's Corner is a great reference for land nav. Plus if you are like me and tying your shoes is about as fancy as you get with knots Corporal's Corner has a great video on knot tying.

You are such a smart man. You have helped me so much. I live down Hwy 25 south of you about 120 miles. Your advice is given calmly and so easy to understand. You have helped me prioritize my preparedness. Your logical approach and specific examples and products you recommend - i have followed to the letter. I still am a year away from having my plan mostly completed. It all has to do with budget. I have saved nearly every single one of your shows. Thank you so very much for taking your time to share your skills and experience. I want you to realize you are performing a HUGE service to your fellow Patriots. Thank you again my Brother. MAGA (hopefully that sign off will not get my comment deleted or shadow banned)

Hi from Syracuse NY brother and thank you for sharing the facts and truth about no internet and nothing works or battery died now you need a paper map

Super vid! I am old school, really dig this. After EMP, everyone will be old school.

I’ve been watching your channel for about 7 months; ever since I have been recovering from surgery, Never bothered to watch RU-vid prior but when your recovering from wounds I watched. You put out great material , I’ve even purchased some items you reviewed ( roaring fire) and a few others, I also use Sportsman guide, but as a Former Marine of the Reconnaissance community with 8 years active duty I have to say map pouches suck, you can’t open the whole map if needed, much better to laminate it, or use scotch tape , also you don’t ever want to have to take a map out of a pouch to read it, with that said keep up the good videos: also this is the first comment I’ve ever wrote on RU-vid 👌

Thanks Don enjoy your Sunday Gunday! God bless you and your family

great skill to have. i bought a Garmin Fenix 6X Pro as backup. i was in the Army long time ago and i know my orientation skills are terrible. and i learnt nothing in the (communist) Army. as a side note, im not surprised at the incompetence of the russian army.

When I was a company commander I went on a rant about depending on GPS. My brigade commander pulled me aside and told me I’m on the right track. If WW3 breaks out between the big boys, all of those satellites will become space junk.

dont have particular pouch but do have others, love them. this one goes for under 10 $$ (or 10 euros for us, europeans) here in Slovenia. will deff buy one. tnx for great review :D

Hi Sootch, do Sportsman's Guide ship internationally? Also what alot of the bushcraft guys are doing in the UK is getting their maps printed up onto silk clothes, just like having it on a handkerchief, it won't tear, rip, crease etc so easily, doesn't matter if it gets wet etc. Thought I'd mention that.

I took an Uber to a place inside my city and the driver's gps said we were not at my destination when we were actually in front of the building i needed to go to. proof that gps is not always trustworthy

Good of you to remind us of the simplicity and dependability of maps.

No cell signal isnt really a problem as there are are decent offline maps. I picked up a cheap garmin etrex vista hcx too. Now if gps satelliites stop working or gets taken out, thats when maps are gold. I prefer pouches that arent tacticool.

This is a good video. Quick note though, you don't need cell signal for a cell phone to pick up GPS signals. GPS signals are available even in the most remote places. What you don't get is the corresponding mapping information, unless you have already downloaded this data.

I know a Royal Marine ho swears by cloth maps and water proof ink he gets them from a good printer Iam sure there's menny in the US verry good and Bering cloth folds small and not heavy good idea thanks sooch

Great advice. Thank you. 🌼

Pre laminated can work

Thanks Sootch. I didn't know these existed. I agree Corporals Corner videos on using a compass is super helpful and easy to understand.

Truck stops, National Park Headquarters offices, USGS, and AAA are some places you can get maps. The National Park Service and USGS are good places for getting topo maps.

Thanks for the wisdom, Sootch00. Also It's my Birthday today !!!!!!!!!!!!

Print/buy a map. You need a map. But if it gets really bad there won’t be street signs so you need a good sense of direction, a nice prayer and if you can read a compass you’ll be ahead Unless the magnetosphere gets much weaker but there will be worse things happening if that goes south.

It's getting harder and harder to find paper maps! I have one of my area. When we traveled to Gatlinburg last year i couldn't find one at the rest stop we stopped at. As a hiker i like having a paper map if I'm going somewhere unfamiliar or new. Technology doesn't always work. I had a Garmin e20 just flat out quit me one day (didn't really need it luckily). It never turned back on again.

See!?!? We may be old... but he and I agree... I get a lot of flak!! When I open my garage and someone see's my BRIEFCASE; and I open it, to show all the OLD ROAD MAPS. But, they and MY USGS Survey maps MAY be useful again!!

Great review Don... Every Patriot needs to learn latitude and longitude and mapping they also can download Google maps if Google goes down. Everybody needs to stay off the interstates and highways only stay on dirt roads and trails communication will be the very first action they will take against us.

Good luck getting it on Amazon the army survival guide won’t ship until September!

Wonder if you can get grease pencils to make notes on the plastic as you go

I also suggest Garmin Tread, Giga and Onyx Offroad

I'll take the plastic map sleeves, you can keep the water bottle holder

Thanks for all the great information

I carry a railroad atlas. I can make a hand exchange for a ride home. Or hobo or walk across less traveled bridges to get home.

so many people dont even know how to read a map now a days :( . i work as a truck driver and a trainer i couldnt even tell you how many dont know how to read one . let alone a fraction of those whom do know how to read a map cant read a topo and lead them selves out with a compass on either map

No cell signal means no gps? You couldn't be more wrong. The two are totally unrelated. There are lots of offline maps/apps and stand-alone units and google maps can save an area for offline navigation. Also any route initiated on-line will take you to your destination off-line. If your government cuts access to gps, get a receiver that works on galileo, beidou and glonass. There are only two ways that would take you to paper maps: no power and/or no satellites.

Love this been looking for exactly that

Dumb girl question: what are ranger beads?

I use a football play holder

At staples I found maps. Maybe try there if you can't find maps some where else

Thats what i was just thinking about putting in my bag. My car has a map. But not my bag

Great video it pays to always keep a map on hand

I just checked Sportsman's Guide. The Czech Military Surplus Map Case is sold out.

Hello from Detroit,MI. Looking to move to SC soon. Michigan is a tactical nightmare. You cut off the bridge to the UP and Canada you have a forced lock down. Was wondering what Spartanburg or Greenville is like. I've only driven through SC to get to myrtle beach. Lol so any information or video you can point me to I'd gladly appreciate it.

Maps are great, especially a survival mode simulation...I on the other hand , Appalachian mountains and getting lost on purpose

I was a land nav guru back in the day. Give me a military map and a compass and get out of the way.

@CorporalsCorner is one of the only RU-vid sources I trust other than @Sootch00 and a few others. I actually found Corporals Corner as a recommended video after pne of Sootch00's videos like 3-4 years ago and I have been hooked ever since.

Dang! I was gonna grab a couple but I don't see them listed on their website.

Can't find that map case anywhere. Not even sportsman guide or even online anywhere

the smartphone is a hidden traitor.

I like it. Ordered one.

Great review and gear

It is getting hard to find decent maps. Any recommendations on where to find them.

So, what is your pace count? Where is your map protractor and compass? (Drafting compass/divider)

What’s old is new again…

I always carry a decided gps. It doesn't require cellular connection

Womp womp..."item currently sold out"

I just went on sportsman’s guide and they are sold out of them right now

Map apps still work as maps when GPS doesn't connect....they also allow you to download maps so you don't need download data.

I am from SC. Where did you get the SC book map?

I would have a set of moon tables. what time does it rise and set. When Is it full, new, etc. John in Wilmer Texas

Whats that youtube site you mentioned.

Yes Corporals Corner is the man!!

can not find it on their website.

I emailed my state and got two maps in 2017. Check your states webpage first.

For land navigation, check out Stokermatic on RU-vid. He's a land nav guru. You won't be disappointed.

If you have state farm ins. They have free USA atlas' every year.

Use avenza for topo

SOOTCH, I don't see a link to the item on Sportsmans guide? Went to the website and couldn't find it

I got the one from the nex

Can't find it????

I have a Florida map wanna increase my map got a sailboat ready to leave at a moments notice so I'm currently downloading and printing charts about 10 per day

I HEARD FROM SOME SURVIVALIST WHO'S NAME I CAN'T RECALL SAYING THAT IF YOU'RE LOST IN THE WOODS, IT'S BEST WALK ALONGSIDE A RIVER TO FIND YOUR WAY OUT. IS THAT TRUE IN CERTAIN CASES? 🇺🇲🦊🇺🇲

I have recently seen some tubers with maps printed on tyvek. Do you know where to get those???

Kinkos Copy can laminate your maps

Nice!👍👍

Old school GPS devices will still work until your batteries run out. Still prefer paper maps!

Sootch no link to the map case?

I’ve never stopped using maps. GPS, certainly for following vehicle routes, is useless!

what make and model is your get home bag?

no link to that map case?

can anyone post a link to where to buy this ?

Where can i buy from germany easily?

Appears to be sold out.

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If you're an AAA member you can get maps for free.

Does anyone think we are near a SHTF situation now? Our current encumbrances could shut down the internet if they wanted. I wouldn't put it past these fascist to do it. We all need access to ham radio sets too.

They're all sold out.