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I am looking for a new map case and have some specific design criteria in mind.
I’ve been using a inexpensive Sealline map case, the medium 13.5 x 16”. That nicely accommodates a quarter-folded 1:24000 topo (11” x 13.5”) with an inch to spare on either side.
http://cascadedesigns.com/sealline/document-cases/hp-map-case/product
The size is the only good thing I have to say about the Sealline map case. The case is floppy flimsy and the thin multi-fold vinyl and Velcro closure is awkward to get apart and hold open when switching to the next map.
The best I’ve seen is the discontinued Gaia map case. It was the same size and clear on both sides, but the clear vinyl was stiffer, and the edges were stiffer still, with thick nylon (or ? webbing) around the entire perimeter.
The criteria I have in mind for a map case, in descending order of importance:
11” x 13.5” or larger clear window to accommodate quarter folded topos.
Clear window on both sides to reduce the number of times I need to open the case and rearrange maps. That criteria unfortunately eliminates all of the Cooke Custom Sewing map case/thwart bags, and I don’t need or want to store anything in the case except maps (and maybe some pre-printed tide charts).
http://www.shop.cookecustomsewing.com/product.sc?productId=14&categoryId=7
http://www.shop.cookecustomsewing.com/product.sc?productId=15&categoryId=7
Stiff enough that it doesn’t flop around in the wind or droop over the front thwart or sail mount with part of the map hidden from view. This probably entails some kind of webbing or other stiffening material around the perimeter.
Easy to access, extract and rearrange maps. The Sealline is a huge PITA to get open, insert maps and re-seal. The perimeter stiffening would probably eliminate that hassle.
Some kind of grommet or tie-off points on each corner, or at least a couple of corners.
Waterproofieness actually comes last; I’m not looking for something watertight if I pin the canoe, but for protection from rain, paddle drips and gunwale splashes.
That Sealline map case is the only piece of gear I use that I dislike, and I hate it more with every trip. There’s got to be something better.
Suggestions?
I’ve been using a inexpensive Sealline map case, the medium 13.5 x 16”. That nicely accommodates a quarter-folded 1:24000 topo (11” x 13.5”) with an inch to spare on either side.
http://cascadedesigns.com/sealline/document-cases/hp-map-case/product
The size is the only good thing I have to say about the Sealline map case. The case is floppy flimsy and the thin multi-fold vinyl and Velcro closure is awkward to get apart and hold open when switching to the next map.
The best I’ve seen is the discontinued Gaia map case. It was the same size and clear on both sides, but the clear vinyl was stiffer, and the edges were stiffer still, with thick nylon (or ? webbing) around the entire perimeter.
The criteria I have in mind for a map case, in descending order of importance:
11” x 13.5” or larger clear window to accommodate quarter folded topos.
Clear window on both sides to reduce the number of times I need to open the case and rearrange maps. That criteria unfortunately eliminates all of the Cooke Custom Sewing map case/thwart bags, and I don’t need or want to store anything in the case except maps (and maybe some pre-printed tide charts).
http://www.shop.cookecustomsewing.com/product.sc?productId=14&categoryId=7
http://www.shop.cookecustomsewing.com/product.sc?productId=15&categoryId=7
Stiff enough that it doesn’t flop around in the wind or droop over the front thwart or sail mount with part of the map hidden from view. This probably entails some kind of webbing or other stiffening material around the perimeter.
Easy to access, extract and rearrange maps. The Sealline is a huge PITA to get open, insert maps and re-seal. The perimeter stiffening would probably eliminate that hassle.
Some kind of grommet or tie-off points on each corner, or at least a couple of corners.
Waterproofieness actually comes last; I’m not looking for something watertight if I pin the canoe, but for protection from rain, paddle drips and gunwale splashes.
That Sealline map case is the only piece of gear I use that I dislike, and I hate it more with every trip. There’s got to be something better.
Suggestions?