These Munro maps are made of a special synthetic material, so unlike laminated paper maps these synthetic maps contain no paper whatsoever. It might not feel like it, but what you have in your hand is in fact completely waterproof polyethylene. Great for those days when our weather is a little less than perfect or if you fancy taking your Summit Map for a skinny dip in the River Feshie after a day in the Cairngorms.
Super tough just like hill walkers, this map is resistant to failing and doesn't fade in the sun so your day won't end up in tears.
The synthetic material this map is made of should far outlast a paper alternative. It does not contain chlorine or halogens and doesn't use CFCs in its manufacture and when it eventually does reach the end of its useful life you can recycle it along with your plastic milk bottles. That way we help preserve the beauty of the mountains for all to enjoy for many years to come.
You know the feeling, you've spent 2 hours getting to the top of the Munro and the first thing you think about is cheese sandwiches. The second is the view. Just what is that hill over there? The next thing you know you've unfolded your OS map and it's turned into a mainsail, ripped in half and in the ensuing performance you've kicked over your coveted flask of tea and your map now resembles a primary 5 art project. Of course the hill you were looking at turns out to be off the edge of the OS map anyway. Bummer.
In comes Summit Map. We knew we couldn't be the only people who wanted to know whether we were looking out at Tiree or Canna or if that hill over there was Ben Vorlich or Ben More, so all we had to do was make a map that told us these things and was a few steps further evolved than our primary school paper mache creations. Well it took a while and some terribly arduous field work, but here it is, the waterproof, durable Munro Summit Identification Map. Where would we be looking without it?
Gavin McCulloch - Summit Map founder
Gavin McCulloch - Summit Map founder
Main Stockists
National Trust Shops: Glencoe, Ben Lawers, Killiekrankie, Culloden. Tourist Information Centres. Nevisport. Many independent book, gift and outdoor stores.
Product Reviews
OutdoorsMagic.com reviewed Summit Maps on their excellent information website.
We think they liked them....
Scots Magazine, Feb 2009: "These wonderful little maps are an excellent (and lightweight) addition to any inquisitive backpacker's rucksac"
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