This silnylon map holder protects your maps from rain while hiking or during orienteering races.
This silnylon map holder protects your maps from rain while hiking or during orienteering races.
From Pennsylvania (United States), Equinox makes these very lightweight map cases.
On mid- and long-distance routes, it’s essential to check the map again and again. The goal is to follow the marked route and avoid straying, so you can enjoy the mountains safely.
Even though the trend is going digital, you reduce risk if you carry a printed map. Map cases keep your maps protected whatever the weather.
Photo @urawarimba
Zipper opening and made in several sizes. We’ve focused on sizes M and L because they have standard dimensions that work well for most maps on the market.
There are attachment points at each end in case you want to hang it around your neck. You can also secure it to your pack around the hip belt area. That will depend on the type of hip belt or waist pack you use.
It uses a very thin fabric: silicone-impregnated ripstop nylon (silnylon). Silicone is a hydrophobic material (repels water), so it creates a highly waterproof fabric. It also has some stretch, like nylon itself, which makes it more resistant to pulls and tears.
For map visibility, they use a type of clear vinyl.
Weights |
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| Size M | 25 x 14 cm |
| Size L | 31 x 24 cm |
| Coverage | 0,7 m2 |
Dimensions |
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| Size M | 31 g |
| Size L | 45 g |
| Coverage | 0,7 m2 |
Cristina (verified owner)
Just what we needed. Very good material, very lightweight.
Joaquim Mejias (verified owner)
Buen material, resistente y ligero.
Medida para mapas.
Joaquim Mejias (verified owner)
Material excelente, ligero y con buenos acabados
Marc Domingo
It looks sturdy and the vinyl is very good. I chose the medium size, which works well for carrying the section, although thinking about it, I would have preferred the large size so I wouldn’t have to take it out to enlarge it. Even so, very happy with it.