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For printing maps, does it work? Something like Memory Map Tough Print.

Or am best finding some skinny laminating pouches? Needs to be fairly apocalypse proof.


 
Posted : 17/10/2015 10:31 am
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The paper is brilliant, much better than laminating.


 
Posted : 17/10/2015 10:38 am
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Is your ink waterproof? Professionally printed waterproof maps can be great, but even with some of those I've experienced print rubbing off. For personal use either, then either use a laminator, clear sticky backed plastic or sealed plastic bags - have used all of those with success in very wet conditions, including kayaking.


 
Posted : 17/10/2015 10:40 am
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I think that's one also far.

It's just a bog standard inkjet printer.


 
Posted : 17/10/2015 10:55 am
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Ive always found laminated maps a bit if a pain as they are too stiff to fold. My preference is to cover with that sticky-backed plastic film sold in rolls. I've loads of full OS maps that have survived repeated abuse. Might be a bit of a pain if you are making loads of copies for an event or something though.


 
Posted : 17/10/2015 11:01 am
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It's for personal use, you got a link to that film?

Maybe the nuclear option is to buy tough paper then cover it in film.


 
Posted : 17/10/2015 11:09 am
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cover-Film-For-Books-Etc/dp/B000TBYL46

This sort of stuff.

other retailers/outlets/brands are available (inc WH Smiths)


 
Posted : 17/10/2015 11:12 am
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Exactly what I was describing as "clear sticky backed plastic". Often referred to as "soft laminating"


 
Posted : 17/10/2015 12:27 pm
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Never had a problem in using ordinary A4 map printouts and using one of these drybags.

https://www.ortlieb.com/en/produkt-details/?produkt=documentbag&list=schutzbeutel&slug=schutzbeutel&clearname=Protective%20Cases


 
Posted : 17/10/2015 1:32 pm
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I'm really after the most compact waterproof option I can get.

I'll give that film stuff a bash.


 
Posted : 17/10/2015 2:56 pm