Delorme Gazetteer Storage?

[Smiler82]

First off, I have to thank everyone involved in such a wonderful forum. This place just leaks knowledge from every corner and I have been soaking it up at every opportunity.

My question: Does anyone have any creative way of storing their maps? I have accumulated a decent pile of the Delorme Gazette's for various states and I'd like to protect my investment. I don't really want to start a debate about which maps are best, because I love the gazette's...

I thought about a big Pelican case, but I'm not sure that is really necessary.

For those who don't know what these maps are, they are these:
http://www.amazon.com/Idaho-Atlas-G...2846/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1332962259&sr=8-3

 

[jim65wagon]

Ours stay on the bookcase in the house until a trip, then we go through and pick out the states we'll be in or through. Once in the truck they ride in between the fronts seats (it's a 40/60 bench and the area between makes a perfect map pocket), that makes them accessible as needed.

 

[Bonked]

Hey Smiler,

GREAT QUESTION. Last summer I traveled with my CA, OR, ID, MT, & NV guides, and they SUFFERED from the trip. I have no ideas for you...but a free bump TTP! I'll be following this thread

 

[RHINO]

been thinking about getting one of these, out of stock right now.

http://www.stacksandstacks.com/iris-storage-box-snap-case-snt?id=-1

 

[esh]

SeaLine map case.. basically a HD ziplock bag the size of a gazetteer. Mine has endured 15 years of abuse and just now needs to get replaced. My Benchmarks get beatup when they aren't in the case. I use one of the smaller SeaLines for keeping paper maps.

 

[spunky2268]

I store three or four of the Gazetteers and a Rand McNally US Atlas in one of these in the truck: http://www.rei.com/product/815407/delorme-atlas-carrier

 

[Smiler82]

I keep all of mine stuffed between the seat and console in my XJ. Handy for access, not so handy when I spill coffee on them!

That REI case is pretty close to what I was looking for; price is decent too. How many gazettes can it hold?

I also really like the Sealine case, and I can vouch for the quality of their products...

I guess I better buy both...

 

[brushogger]

I found a large laptop case at work that was being disposed of. I removed the adjustable padding and our Gazetteers fit perfectly. Plus it was free! The pockets are handy for highlighters, etc.

 

[BIGGUY]

I've got a couple of the old Delorme cases which are similar to the REI case shown except they are solid nylon with no window. They hold 3 Gazetteers and a couple of folded road maps.

I'm glad that link was posted as I was looking for another case and Delorme quit selling them.

 

[spunky2268]

I keep all of mine stuffed between the seat and console in my XJ. Handy for access, not so handy when I spill coffee on them!

That REI case is pretty close to what I was looking for; price is decent too. How many gazettes can it hold?

I also really like the Sealine case, and I can vouch for the quality of their products...

I guess I better buy both...

Smiler82,

I'd have to guess, since mine isn't full of Gazetteers, but I'd say six or so. I have 3 Gazetteers, a Rand Mcnally US Atlas, two magazine sized "treasure hunter's" guides and other cartography related stuff in mine.

 

[BigAl]

I searched in vain a few years ago. I wanted a cordura binder with a zipper closure on 3 sides to hold a gazateer. I could not find anything close. My gazateers get really beat and I make notes in them, so it is not super easy to just buy a new one.

 

[jim65wagon]

I searched in vain a few years ago. I wanted a cordura binder with a zipper closure on 3 sides to hold a gazateer. I could not find anything close. My gazateers get really beat and I make notes in them, so it is not super easy to just buy a new one.

on a similar note, I spent several hours one night copying notes into a new gazetteer after the old crusty one had a mishap......

 

[Wyowanderer]

I use 2 gallon Ziplock freezer bags- they hold one each. They get stored in a wood box I built for them.

 

[Heading Out]

I keep them in the house for planning trips, then the Gazetteers I will need and any other maps come along in a small old plastic brief case I have, along with

an old school compass, small flash light and some pens/pencils, makes a nice nav. kit.

keeps them protected and together, yet easy to get to when needed. Fits right behind the front seats.

 

[NetDep]

Saw this and fell in love!! Got one and now it holds my WA, OR & ID books....

http://www.rei.com/product/815407/delorme-atlas-carrier

Lots of good ideas here though.....