Great idea! My wife and I hike and canoe a lot. We have been printing off maps and putting them in a ziplock bag. I'm going to try this for sure! Thanks. Btw it was your video on how you feel about KZitem hikers that brought me here. You earned a sub! Thanks
@HikingwithGus
3 жыл бұрын
HaHa.... I love all those folks and their videos! Thanks for the sub and make sure you watch Kyle's latest vid, it's pretty good! Keep in mind with the map water proofing that it is not permanent and any fold creases will eventually fail. Cheers!
@tylerberry2476
4 жыл бұрын
Right On ! That's a great idea !!👍👍😎
@HikingwithGus
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It is amazing what you can come up with if are a cheap old man.... 😉
@cheesecake1003
4 жыл бұрын
Great tip!
@HikingwithGus
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I have a few more up my sleeve.
@OnlyLoveIsWelcome
Жыл бұрын
How long do the layers last? Does it hold up to the folding and use without wearing off or cracking? Thanks for the info! I'm gonna double waterproof mine with your info and contact paper. Then if the contact paper fails the waterproofing spray can hopefully pick up the slack ☺️
@HikingwithGus
Жыл бұрын
The contact paper will not stick after you spray it because the spray is silicone based. How long the treatment will last is variable depending on use, storage weather conditions etc.... I carry paper maps as a backup, so it's not like when I was hiking back it the day when it was our only resource. As with any commercial coated map, folding and unfolding will wear the map out and increase failure points. Because I like to print out area specific maps that I eventually recycle, I have not been concerned with longevity. All that being said, there really is no solid answer for how long it will last. Keep in mind that the spray does saturate the paper and is not just a layer of protectant, which is a plus.
@elisabethst.claire5088
2 жыл бұрын
This is the best idea I've seen for waterproofing maps! Do you think it would work if I folded my map the way I want it folded and then sprayed it? Or would refolding it after it was sprayed crack the silicone coating? Thanks so much!
@HikingwithGus
2 жыл бұрын
It shouldn't because the silicone soaks into the paper.
@elisabethst.claire5088
2 жыл бұрын
@@HikingwithGus Thanks!
@AMonteverdi
2 жыл бұрын
Would u say, spraying it over a glass surface had a better result than over cardboard?
@HikingwithGus
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe, I have not tried that.
@1bluetoe
3 жыл бұрын
I didn't come here to see you...get Gus on!!!
@HikingwithGus
3 жыл бұрын
HaHa.... You'll be happy to know that as I am house bound for a bit I am working on an exclusive Gus video.... It will be all about the little furry monster. Stay tuned.
@theomatthias9804
Жыл бұрын
What kind of printer did you use? A color laser printer or an inkjet printer?
@HikingwithGus
Жыл бұрын
Inkjet.
@theomatthias9804
Жыл бұрын
@@HikingwithGus Thanks! Good to see the silicone didn't cause the ink to bleed. I'll make sure the ink has had 24-hours to dry as well.
@grainplaner216
9 ай бұрын
Are you on the Eastside or the Westside?
@HikingwithGus
9 ай бұрын
Wetside
@grainplaner216
9 ай бұрын
we have four seasons on this side@@HikingwithGus
@phrenchphried
4 жыл бұрын
It's pronounced Guy-uh. She's the Greek goddess of the earth.
@HikingwithGus
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the clarification! I have a terrible time pronouncing names. Stay tuned for more mispronunciations! :)
@phrenchphried
4 жыл бұрын
@@HikingwithGus Great video though! I just created my account with Gaia GPS and I think I'm going to like it.
@HikingwithGus
4 жыл бұрын
@@phrenchphried Yup, for the price it's a great program. There are PCT layers and Nat Geo layers you can add. I have been using it for about 5 yrs now.
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