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Brunton Analog Map Measuring Tool
The Brunton Analog Map Measurer lets you measure the distance of your trek on a map. Trace your route on the map and then roll the Analog Measurer over it to determine how many miles it is. You can also get your measurement in kilometers or feet and inches. This measurer weighs about an ounce and is less than four inches long, so it won't take up much room in your backpack. Brunton's map measurer works with 1:24K, 1:50K, 1:62.5K, 1:63.36K, and 1:100K standard map scales as well as several metric map scales.
Bottom Line: Know how far you're going in the backcountry with the Brunton Analog Map Measurer.
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Rough Estimate
By: Matt VanDonsel
September 25, 2009
I bought this little gizmo to give me a rough idea of mileages on my long weekends runs, and that is exactly what it does. It may only be off by a handful of miles when tracing a 20 or 30 mile trail. The best use I get out of it is on road maps. I like to bring it on road trips and use it to estimate how long until we reach the next city, state, our destination, etc. Overall, its a cool little toy, but I wouldn't rely on it for do or die planning.
Not perfect, but functional
By: cclear54573
July 1, 2009
Compared to the electronic devices with "big" wheels, this device with its small brass wheel seems to get into tight turns and switchbacks better. That is a plus. However, with a tiny slipery metal wheel, there is little traction which makes it difficult to tell if you are rolling or sliding especially on slick waterproof maps. I'm thinking a rubber wheel would make this so much better. Sliding is an issue especiallywhen following a trail with many turns if the device is not turned to match the trail direction exactly. Sounds easy, but takes some practice. Got to have a hard surface to work on! Don't expect to use this trial side while holding the map in the other hand, at least not over long distances or curvy trails. Need a notebook, stump or other flat object under the map. Other than that it is no-brainer. Roll the wheel to set the meter to 0 and go. (no reset button). The outer scale is the 1:24,000 for 7.5 minute topos and is barely readable without my glasses, of course the topos are barely readble without my glasses too. So if you can read topos, you can read the scales. The scales on the other side of the device are metric. All in all, seems to work well with a little practice although I still run the route twice to make sure the distances match.
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