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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

How have i never heard of this app before?! Going to make outdoor adventures easy when it's safe again. Anyone tried it yet?

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By *konCouple
over a year ago

cardiff

Map , compass , go equipped .learn how to use them . No batteries to fade and technology to fail

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Agree with that, but the point of the app is for people who don't know where they are exactly. When "third tree from the left" is no good, this is great.

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By *konCouple
over a year ago

cardiff

Yes I suppose it depends in which context . For me outdoor adventures is always minus 39 wind chill in the middle of 5000000 acres of nothing at 1000 feet plus !

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By *elshcouple18Couple
over a year ago

Cardiff

You guys need to meet us down ogmore one cold winters morning, and have a scramble over the cliffs. Seems we both enjoy the outdoors.

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By *uck-RogersMan
over a year ago

Tarka trail

A lot of van lifers use it. The whole world devided up into a 3mtr squares and given three words.

I hope that mine is ! Fab/fun/guy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Totally agree good old fashioned maps are the best

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By *outhWalesCouple2019Couple
over a year ago

Cardiff

It’s a great app too be fair. Would be great for setting up dogging meets I suppose.

It’s saved a few lives too!

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By *irty PrettyWoman
over a year ago

Cardiff


"Map , compass , go equipped .learn how to use them . No batteries to fade and technology to fail "

Personally I have no interest in orienteering or the wilderness, I just want to be able to find my way to unfamiliar places easily. A map and compass is bog all use when you’re trying to find the office you have an interview at, for example. And battery life isn’t a problem if you keep a power pack with you like I do when I’m out for a long time.

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By *uck-RogersMan
over a year ago

Tarka trail

I have 3 solar panels on my camper van. Plus I carry a 900 watt suitcase generator.

My van has a wifi hot spot installed also. Google earth is what I use to find locations. What 3 words will be a bonus.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think the original point was... Is the 'Three Words App' any good at what it does?

If you want anyone in the world who is familiar with it (our Emergency Services prefer it to the usual methods when it is available) to know where you are, then please use it.

It can save lives.

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By *ergioo09Man
over a year ago

CARDIFF

The app it self is great to pin point location and technology is their to use as that's what it's built for. As for compass & map always good to know how to use when adventuring out doors exploring especially when up on the mountain top with a clear view and crisp air hitting your face

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By *aughtyintownMan
over a year ago

Newport

Nothing wrong with longitude and latitude.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've used it for work a few times. I'm sure it will come in very handy for outdoor meets in the future.

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By *batMan
over a year ago

Alicante, Spain. (Sometimes in Wales)


"Map , compass , go equipped .learn how to use them . No batteries to fade and technology to fail "

But there is a map to become out of date as the landscape changes, and there is the real chance your compass is off because it's been near something electronic and changed the polarity. I've never seen a phone blown away but I have a map.

Insisting on a map and compass is like insisting you ride a horse because it never runs out of petrol.

Isn't the best option to use technology, but be able to use more traditional methods as a back up if needs be?

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By *konCouple
over a year ago

cardiff


"Map , compass , go equipped .learn how to use them . No batteries to fade and technology to fail

But there is a map to become out of date as the landscape changes, and there is the real chance your compass is off because it's been near something electronic and changed the polarity. I've never seen a phone blown away but I have a map.

Insisting on a map and compass is like insisting you ride a horse because it never runs out of petrol.

Isn't the best option to use technology, but be able to use more traditional methods as a back up if needs be?"

We’ve had technology go horribly wrong when we’ve over relied on it and fail when we’ve needed it most. Not going to forget that lesson !

When it’s life or death , there’ll be no phone signal and your device will be too flat or frozen to work . A map and compass has never let me down. I can’t see why you’d need these 3 words for a dogging meet when you’ve got satnav ?

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By *oasterMan
over a year ago

Sth Wales

I’ve used what3words fir working purposes. As some of my calls around west and mid wales the satnav takes close. By w3w is 3mtr square so it’s goid.

Not used yet to meet up with anyone lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love ogmore stunning place and great for a surf. Love to be shown more about the cliffs

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By *aughtyintownMan
over a year ago

Newport


"Map , compass , go equipped .learn how to use them . No batteries to fade and technology to fail

But there is a map to become out of date as the landscape changes, and there is the real chance your compass is off because it's been near something electronic and changed the polarity. I've never seen a phone blown away but I have a map.

Insisting on a map and compass is like insisting you ride a horse because it never runs out of petrol.

Isn't the best option to use technology, but be able to use more traditional methods as a back up if needs be?"

I never said paper map or physical compass. You're making assumptions. Open the map app on your phone select a location and hold your thumb on it. Hey presto, longitude and latitude.

Mike

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