Trekking Map at a fraction of the size - Big Yellow Map

[@boomshanka8743]

Ordinance Survey is like Helen Mirren and the NHS, something to be very proud of and to cherish. Well done the UK on showing the rest of us how to make beautiful maps.

[@rogerbond7811]

As an engineer of many years can never understand why folding a map can cause so many problems. Looks a good concept, only ever brought the tide tables. Thanks

[@lizziel4876]

As a paper map lover I'm looking forward to investigating these. I've always loved OS maps - my dad was a map maker in the war and I was brought up on them. As a student in the late 70s at agricultural college, for some reason our horticultural lecturer was trying to fold up a map. I was so chuffed to be able to tell him how to do it! With 1:50,000 maps (and no doubt others) it's simply fold them in half horizontally, and then zig zag fold them vertically, and in half horizontally again. Simplzzzz! Having said that, I often do what you do and fold them up with the bit I want showing, but that does wear them out. First time I've commented, I think, but I really enjoy your channel.

[@jameswilson6717]

Very handy indeed Andy.All the very best pal 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@joannegroves4902]

Great idea and loved your video on Dartmoor,breakfast by that stream is defo a bit of me😊

[@kentsurvivalgearreview586]

Thanks Joanne haha, yeah, that was a lovely spot

[@markm1630]

Clever idea, far more convenient especially, like you said, if your just in one specific area

[@seanthomasdowd]

Cracking idea, with my OS maps folded in my map case the place I want is always on the fold

[@neilt7191]

Great little maps . I first discovered them while in Wales 3 years ago . Recommend .

[@ClintThrust-e8r]

Great little back up map.

[@keithsmith5639]

Good video Andy , the maps look great. But I would recommend everyone to take all the maps with them. It’s easy to get lost in the mist and poor light .

[@jerrymccarthy2744]

I have always cut up an OS map of the area we've planned to hike and numbered and laminated them myself. At last it's been done for us. Thanks andy for the nod to this company.

[@JRude88]

See alot of foldables even growing up laminated. Guess we just go to sleeves now. Be nice to have that on your last upload. We saw that struggle. Always a mess in the wind.

[@jimmyhumble8182]

Brilliant Andy a hope they do the lake District soon 👌👍🏕️

[@craigpalmer347]

They seam ideal them Andy 👍👍

[@benhikescamps]

I like the look of these. Thanks Andy 👍

[@Smokdeel]

Great option. Thanks for sharing! 🖐🤠🏕

[@claramullen]

That is a very handy idea not that many people use anything but gps now but when you are going somewhere where you can't use your phone you need a backup. That's pretty cool Andy.

[@kentsurvivalgearreview586]

this is true, I usually use a combination.. depending on how lost i am haha

[@richardhutchinson4740]

Splashmaps also worth a look at!

[@hendrikarqitekt6286]

yeah, very interesting, thx Andy

[@sdsi68]

Wow that's a big difference, yeah definitely go with that 😃🤙🤙🤙

[@mphigham1963]

Thanks Andy, I`ve never seen these before. I`ll probable order some very soon !

[@oddmanout98]

I must admit I’m a bit ocd when it comes to maps so mine always get folded back correctly after a trip. Having said that, I think you’ve just converted me to Yellow maps. Thanks Andy. Atb.

[@JackKlumpass]

These look really good I’d give them a go. I mainly look at my OS maps at home when planning routes. Once I’m there I tend to use the OS explorer downloaded map offline that’s downloaded to me handset as you don’t need signal to use it.

[@INSOLESandLACES]

I use Memory Map HD version and I print my own out to A3 then laminate, these Big Yellow maps look very good if you don't want to outlay for any software.

[@DavidPowell-xn9ys]

Andy you can can get MiniMap uk to make these up for wherever you want. All the best from South Wales

[@GraysOutdoors]

Great tip thanks Andy.

[@ashoween8728]

Well that's super handy!

[@scottroberts7875]

Splendid Andy. perfect for my up and coming two moors way adventure.. ATVB Scott Somerset

[@kentsurvivalgearreview586]

nice one Scott! best of luck

[@scottroberts7875]

@@kentsurvivalgearreview586 Cheers Andy, Going to test my will, that's for sure ATVB Keep the work on the great channel of yours Scott Somerset

[@themountainmen9484]

An excellent variation of mapping,and ive seen different companies doing simlar packages,but im ex military and i could fold a map upside down in q barrel of water blindfolded lol

[@jimrogers1853]

That's really interesting. I'm a bit of a map nut so I'll definitely itely give their products a look next time. Cheers Andy.

[@kentsurvivalgearreview586]

thanks Jim :)

[@marksadventures3889]

Nice one Andy lad, proper do. I print off sections of map and laminate them - but now an thinking of the same down to A5 or A6 and on a ring to place in the map holder on my handlebar bag of the bike. As up here my top area is about 40 miles tops and flat land 70 that's the area I choose, select area - and have each overlap just a bit then print, laminate and hole punch a corner for the ring to go through and place in the bag wherei can see it. Taking a P or brew brake I can swap them around.

[@kentsurvivalgearreview586]

nice idea! if it works, it works :)

[@edwardo1973]

these maps look great! much more manageable than the big OS maps..

[@sergeiz.5815]

You need a compass :) paper maps are old school cell phone and gps much easier and easy to fold :)

[@thebiglimey]

Brilliant! A few times I'd cut down an OS map when we were orienteering, or hiking/riding certain areas to make life easier, but I'd still be left with a tatty piece of paper if it rained! By comparison, this looks great, thanks for sharing!

[@glennj6465]

Brilliant 🤩

[@northernembersoutdoors1045]

No matter where I go, I always seem to be on the edge of a map and somehow always need two! I'm not kidding, it's a conspiracy 😅. That's a great wee idea that though, wonder if they've done it up here. Cheers for that.

[@kentsurvivalgearreview586]

haha, i dont think youre alone there buddy

[@jim-bob-outdoors]

That's a great idea, the big maps are a pain in windy conditions.

[@kentsurvivalgearreview586]

haha, your'e not wrong mate

[@Quaker521]

What a great idea and one I've never come cross before. A pity that they don't do the Lake District (yet?) which is my main area of interest. Fortunately I have access to 1:25000 & 1:50000 digital maps. I usually print off the area that I need and just laminate it for use but I always carry the full map in my pack, just in case. 🙂👍

[@kentsurvivalgearreview586]

no, it doesnt look like it, shame. maybe its still to come :)

[@mphigham1963]

They do the Lake District in individual maps, scroll right in on the map and it shows all the maps !

[@Quaker521]

@@mphigham1963 Thanks for that.

[@amandamiller94]

Having the big map is good 4 home were can use a table or the wall the smaller maps r good 4 the trail

[@kentsurvivalgearreview586]

exactly :)

[@manofkentcatapultsgunsando5069]

This is the 1st time I ain't seen you eating 🤣

[@bannister-lifeoutdoors8004]

Looking at the link and Amazon they only do a super limited set of these … can’t see a Peak District . Lake District … that’s a massive shame

[@SheenMr]

Any chance you could a review of the tent you used in Dartmoor last? I would be very grateful, in the market for a new tent and that one seemed to match what i need.

[@Antagonistic]

Interesting. I tend to use the OS App (you can download the area you need in case of no signal and it shows where you are using GPS - its good value at about £30) but always carry the folded map in my pack and an A3 sacrificial photocopy stuffed in my pocket.

[@kentsurvivalgearreview586]

yeah, same here, tend to use a combination.. depending on how lost i am lol

[@jamesellsworth9673]

The old adage: 'One is NONE; two is ONE...' when it comes to vital bits of kit.

[@JohnChapman7]

Not UK specific; we have maps over here in the states!

[@benny_mc]

Looks like a good idea. I hate folding up OS maps!

[@kentsurvivalgearreview586]

its the worst lol

[@Dougiesg]

Mate! Where did you get your hat in the thumbnail! Love the design

[@neemancallender9092]

do they do long distance trails Like C2C Just went to their website Impossible to navigate or understand what they are selling Or even to search for an area

[@Dug_Out]

The yellow map is a brilliant design. I find the OS maps to be far too cumbersome. Wouldn't surprise me if they pinch this smaller design and start selling similar map packages.

[@tlembro]

We need those in the US…..the US geological survey maps are a disaster! No wonder so many people get lost and are never seen again….hmmmmm….well we are having a crisis in our national parks here….dangerous!Looking for Gabby Petito they found 13 I think other bodies. What a horror!

[@smokinrider]

Come on, you could just fold your map to the area you want and put it in a case. Or buy a laminated OS map and cut it down! Where’s the buy scout in you. This solves a problem that doesn’t exist, like so many things these days. And you can get maps for free on your phone with the download code printed on all new maps you buy. It’s basically an OS map cut down. But no doubt double the price.

[@kentsurvivalgearreview586]

you could do those things, i was just showing that this makes it easier. maybe not for everyone but i'm happy i bought it.

[@ronnyhuysmans4120]

:)

[@malcolmT]

Superb idea your so right about folding them big ones away can never get them right 👍👍

[@lillymiller95lm26]

Hi Kent... I really love your videos, by the way Are you single👀💞