Before you go
Print the map
Orienteering is done with a paper map in your hand. A printed map shows more detail than a phone screen, never runs out of battery, and is easier to keep oriented as you move.
Printing tips
- Print at actual size (100%), not "fit to page", so the scale on the map is right.
- Print in colour. The colours tell you how easy the ground is to cross.
- Put it in a clear plastic sleeve or zip bag in case of rain.
- Bring a pencil if you want to mark the posts you've found.
No printer?
The same file works on a phone. Open it before you set off, in case you lose signal in the forest.
New to orienteering maps? Read How to orienteer first.