Recovery Bag options (other than an ARB bag)...

[BritKLR]

That looks pretty promising. I currently use a Toyota FJ Trail Teams give-away map case. It works pretty well, but a trifold would be even better. Sounds like your materials are right on with what I'd want. I'd include a pen holder as well along the inside spine, like in a leather portfolio.

Here is the FJ case (crappy images pulled from the internet):

Question-

I love old school gear like this and will continue to produce it, but after showing our beta mapcase, I keep getting the same response....." Who still uses paper maps?" Or "I have a GPS, IPAD or IPhone, why would I need a map?"....Very interesting.

What do you think?

 

[nwoods]

I keep getting the same response....." Who still uses paper maps?" Or "I have a GPS, IPAD or IPhone, why would I need a map?"....Very interesting.
What do you think?

I think there will be a whole lot more people without essential navigational skills if that is the case

 

[optimusprime]

I think there will be a whole lot more people without essential navigational skills if that is the case

Plus maps don't 'lose signal' or run out of batteries when you most need them.

 

[ripper1600]

I use an Old Army Small ALICE pack. My dad used it for the better part of 10 years when going to the field while still in the ARMY. When I got to High School I wanted a unique bag and he gave it to me. I got it from him almost 12 years ago now and it holds my snatch strap, winch controller, shackles, bungee cords, small air compressor, flashlight, some coveralls and an old army field jacket for when the weather is really crummy. Only one snap on it has come off during its 20 plus years of use and abuse. I can't complain about the quality of that bag.

 

[fishEH]

Question-

I love old school gear like this and will continue to produce it, but after showing our beta mapcase, I keep getting the same response....." Who still uses paper maps?" Or "I have a GPS, IPAD or IPhone, why would I need a map?"....Very interesting.

What do you think?

I still use paper maps occasionally. Sometimes for MVUM's in northern Wisconsin that aren't geocoded. But I use it in conjunction with a GPS.
My main use of paper maps is for trips to BWCA in MN for the last 15 years. Using any kind of electronic mapping just isn't practical up there.
I've been using the Medium Map Case by Seal Line. It's been awesome.
http://www.backcountry.com/sealline...5&origin=pla&gclid=CLeszo209bwCFQsSMwodW3IAaQ

 

[Driver-Navigator]

Mmmmmm......Sneak peek (kinda like seeing those concept car spy photos!)...... Made in Colorado, 12oz. waxed canvas, Heavy duty thick 20mil clear vinyl (UV resistant), Compass/GPS/Misc. Crap pocket, massive 1 1/2" Velcro closures, high tensile strength nylon thread with nylon binding tape.....

I have several map cases and that one looks nicer than any of them. What's the size like? For vehicle use, I prefer a larger map case.

 

[BritKLR]

I have several map cases and that one looks nicer than any of them. What's the size like? For vehicle use, I prefer a larger map case.

We are very pleased to announce the addition of a new piece of gear, the Expedition Map Case, to our website.

Here at ATC, we love maps. Real maps. The kind we can spread out on a table to plan our next adventure. The kind we can view while trundling through the middle of nowhere, seeing what we’ve traversed and where we’re heading. The kind that shows the great, wild world spreading out for hundreds of miles around our location. GPSs and other such devices certainly have their uses. They are handy tools to have (though not always as reliable in the outback as might be assumed). But nothing, in our opinion, will ever replace a traditional map.

We designed the Expedition Map Case for ourselves and for those out there like us. Like all ATC gear, it is as tough as nails. Made in Colorado, U.S.A., of heavy waxed canvas and MILSPEC components, sewn with high-tensile nylon thread and reinforced with binding tape, it will accompany you on every expedition, getting better and more supple the more you use it. Unlike most map cases, this one features heavy-duty vinyl that is UV stabilized. This vinyl won’t crack or cloud with use. And it resists scratches better than any other similar material.

In addition to the map pocket itself, the Expedition Map Case features a large gadget pocket, to store compasses, GPSs, notebooks, pens, or what have you. Everything you need to navigate, you can put in this map case for easy access.

For photos and more information, please visit http://adventuretoolcompany.com/product/5--expedition-map-case.

 

[nwoods]

Very cool Paul! I just submitted my order.

 

[BritKLR]

Very cool Paul! I just submitted my order.

Thanks!

We really appreciate it! It'll be heading down the mountain today via the ATC pack mule.

Take care and be safe.

 

[Driver-Navigator]

We are very pleased to announce the addition of a new piece of gear, the Expedition Map Case, to our website.

Want!

 

[sigo]

A second vote for these. The zippers are crap, and wax only solves so much, but they hold up well. I have three. One with chains, one with recovery gear, and one as a stay-in-the-car tool bag. Theyre all about four years old. A little faded but no problems. Heaviest is about 40lbs. $9.99 ea. at the surplus store.

--Allen

They key with the military type tool bags is not to buy the rothco knock offs. The actual military contract tool bags are excellent and will last for years. The good ones are made from nylon not the light weight canvas. Some of the older ones are quality canvas but nylon are more readily available.

I use a "tankers" tool bag for recovery gear in my truck and an identical bag for recovery gear in my Willys MC. They're large than the tool bags and hold a recovery strap, several shackles, a snatch block, tree strap, gloves, etc. Again, the key is to buy the genuine nylon gov contract bags, not the cheap imported garbage.

 

[nwoods]

Very cool Paul! I just submitted my order.

That was fast! Mine came in the mail last night. I posted photos and impressions here:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/124379-Adventure-Tools-Company-Map-Case?p=1552975

 

[gaap master]

Again, the key is to buy the genuine nylon gov contract bags, not the cheap imported garbage.

Do you have a recommendation for a source for such bags?



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[sigo]

Do you have a recommendation for a source for such bags?

Good question. I've had to search for mine. I have picked up a couple from online surplus stores, but I can't find any at the moment. Best source I can find is ebay, but the cheap imported bags are often passed off as military bags. It's hard to discern the good ones from the garbage unless you're familiar with both types.

 

[Driver-Navigator]

I use one of those GI tool bags for some of my recovery gear. It's worked great with no issues over the last ten years or so. I mostly keep soft items in it (synthetic winch line extension, kinetic hanker rope, etc.) so it gets tossed around a lot. I bought mine at a local surplus store.