Waterproof paper for maps ?

In message <[email hidden]>, Rob
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I'm sure I saw somewhere when I was investigating electronic maps that
you can get waterproof paper for printing - can anyone point me in the
right direction please (compass or GPS not required!)

Rob

The memory map site is one place. Seen it but not tried it.
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In message <[email hidden]>, Rob G
<[email hidden]> writes

Quoted message said:

I'm sure I saw somewhere when I was investigating electronic maps that
you can get waterproof paper for printing - can anyone point me in the
right direction please (compass or GPS not required!)

Rob

The memory map site is one place. Seen it but not tried it.
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Dennis Foster

I used this paper for waterproof log sheets (SOTA an amateur radio thing)
and they work very well. I have now moved over to printing on normal paper
and laminating them with a log sheet on one side and the map on the other
side. Allows me to reuse them and they are much tougher. The paper Memory
map sells is plastic with a coating on that lets ink set. They wont rip but
do damage over time.
http://www.memory-map.co.uk/acatalog/accessories_waterproof_paper.html
Steve

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I use Xstream waterproof paper from Silvine. Reference WET 2. It cost me
about £6 for 50 sheets. I regularly print my Memory Map routes onto it, and
carry it with me on the hills. It appears to be totally waterproof and
doesn't tear or run. I use an HP deskjet printer. I have left maps in
pockets that have gone into the washer, and they are still legible, though I
wouldn't like to have to rely on them!

The major problem I had was getting hold of it. The usual places - Smiths,
Staples etc don't want to know about special orders for small amounts. I
finished up at a local independent office supply firm, gave them the details
and the ref, and they got some for me in three days.

After a long term test - 18 months - I can find little wrong with the
stuff. Certainly seems to outperform the Memory Map stuff and is way
cheaper.

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In message <[email hidden]>, Rob G
<[email hidden]> writes

Quoted message said:

I'm sure I saw somewhere when I was investigating electronic maps that
you can get waterproof paper for printing - can anyone point me in the
right direction please (compass or GPS not required!)

Rob

The memory map site is one place. Seen it but not tried it.
--
Dennis Foster

I used this paper for waterproof log sheets (SOTA an amateur radio thing)
and they work very well. I have now moved over to printing on normal paper
and laminating them with a log sheet on one side and the map on the other
side. Allows me to reuse them and they are much tougher. The paper Memory
map sells is plastic with a coating on that lets ink set. They wont rip
but do damage over time.
http://www.memory-map.co.uk/acatalog/accessories_waterproof_paper.html
Steve

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i use clear pockets from staples cost about a penny or so each seal the end
up with tape
works fine for me

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I use Xstream waterproof paper from Silvine. Reference WET 2. It cost me
about £6 for 50 sheets. I regularly print my Memory Map routes onto it, and
carry it with me on the hills. It appears to be totally waterproof and
doesn't tear or run. I use an HP deskjet printer. I have left maps in
pockets that have gone into the washer, and they are still legible, though
I wouldn't like to have to rely on them!

The major problem I had was getting hold of it. The usual places - Smiths,
Staples etc don't want to know about special orders for small amounts. I
finished up at a local independent office supply firm, gave them the
details and the ref, and they got some for me in three days.

After a long term test - 18 months - I can find little wrong with the
stuff. Certainly seems to outperform the Memory Map stuff and is way
cheaper.

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In message <[email hidden]>, Rob
G <[email hidden]> writes
>I'm sure I saw somewhere when I was investigating electronic maps that
>you can get waterproof paper for printing - can anyone point me in the
>right direction please (compass or GPS not required!)
>
>Rob
>
The memory map site is one place. Seen it but not tried it.
--
Dennis Foster

I used this paper for waterproof log sheets (SOTA an amateur radio thing)
and they work very well. I have now moved over to printing on normal
paper and laminating them with a log sheet on one side and the map on the
other side. Allows me to reuse them and they are much tougher. The paper
Memory map sells is plastic with a coating on that lets ink set. They
wont rip but do damage over time.
http://www.memory-map.co.uk/acatalog/accessories_waterproof_paper.html
Steve

--
The UK SpeedTrap Guide" @ www.ukspeedtraps.co.uk
The UK Weather Guide" @ www.ukstorms.com

Bitstring <[email hidden]>, from
the wonderful person Rob G <[email hidden]> said

Quoted message said:

I'm sure I saw somewhere when I was investigating electronic maps that
you can get waterproof paper for printing - can anyone point me in the
right direction please (compass or GPS not required!)

Most people just laminate regular paper/ink maps (google for past
threads on the subject). Cheapskates like me use those A4 transparent
'pockets' for putting OHP slides in, then seal the end with magic tape -
the result is good for a few outings, and the 'pockets' are way cheaper
than laminating.

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Thanks guys - sorry for asking a Newbie question that's been done to
death before. This is a hazard all NG's have !

IF anyone is interested here's a link to the Silvine paper

http://www.mayfairstationers.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=5597

£8.30 for 50 sheets.

Rob

GSV Three Minds in a Can said:

Bitstring <[email hidden]>, from
the wonderful person Rob G <[email hidden]> said

Quoted message said:

I'm sure I saw somewhere when I was investigating electronic maps that
you can get waterproof paper for printing - can anyone point me in the
right direction please (compass or GPS not required!)

Most people just laminate regular paper/ink maps (google for past
threads on the subject). Cheapskates like me use those A4 transparent
'pockets' for putting OHP slides in, then seal the end with magic tape -
the result is good for a few outings, and the 'pockets' are way cheaper
than laminating.

Sticky-backed clear plastic from WH Smith etc. works out really well.
Unfold the map and run a warm iron over it to flatten out the worst of
the folds (a warm iron will also melt the glue holding the cover on).
Trim off the index/key page (unless you still use it) and lay the map
out somewhere flat - preferably not on a carpet. Get your sticky
plastic, start to roll it out onto the the surface about 2-3 cm before
the map, then keep going until you've covered half the map. Leave
another bit stuck onto your surface and trim. Complete the map with a
second strip. Now unstick the overlap section and fold it around the
back of the map. This can take a little patience as you can't really
lift the plastic once it has adhered to the map, but go slowly and
smoothly and you should get on fine.

This will give you a much thinner, more flexible result than laminate
and will last years. It'll eventually start to go at the folds, but will
still hold together for ages.

druidh

rob said:

i use clear pockets from staples cost about a penny or so each seal the end
up with tape
works fine for me

I just print half a dozen copies and when each becomes unusable I
fetch out a new copy.
I have also used clear pockets on occasion.

Laminators are so cheap these days I think I'll get one next time
I see one in Asda.

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Nick