Great Gift Idea: A Map for Your Money

I recently wrote a blog post called Three Reasons to Use Our Maps. And while I thought it was a decent post, it didn't address any of the things you can do with an Adventure Cycling route map outside of navigating a route with it. The most popular of them have to do with one of the three R's: Recycle, Reduce, Reuse.

Of course, you probably already knew by the little number 2 symbol on the back page of our maps that they are recyclable in many cities.

If you work in our office, then you know out-of-date maps may be reused to make great wrapping paper; and, with the proper application of packing tape, can be made to serve as a waterproof shipping "container" for letters and small packages.

We've heard from cyclists on the road who (re)use our maps stuffed down the front of their jerseys as insulation on long, cold descents.

However, one of the most clever reuses I've heard of comes from our very own tours specialist, Paul Hansbarger. He recently sent out a note to the staff showcasing his latest sewing project, "I made a batch of map wallets from old route maps that were going to be tossed out."

Yep, a map to hold your money. Who knew?

If you're interested in grabbing one of these beauties for a holiday gift, there is a limited supply available -- in one of seven route choices -- at Paul's tumblr website, Hans Bagworks. (Bear in mind, though, that when presented as a gift, a wallet should never be given empty.)

Photos courtesy of Paul Hansbarger.

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GEOPOINTS BULLETIN is written by Jennifer 'Jenn' Milyko, an Adventure Cycling cartographer, and appears weekly, highlighting curious facts, figures, and persons from Adventure Cycling's Route Network with tips and hints for personal route creation thrown in for good measure. She also wants to remind you that map corrections and comments are always welcome via the online Map Correction Form.

Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2011/12/great-gift-idea-map-for-your-money.html

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