Re: Map Coatings

dan wrote:
A few years ago there was a discussion of map coatings to protect bare paper maps.

Anyone remember (or have advise) on same?

Dan

I don't know if this fits the bill for you but I have been using TOPO and printing from my HP inkjet on Adventure paper ( http://maps.nationalgeographic.com/topo/adventure.cfm ). Although inkjet ink is water soluble, this paper somehow completely binds it. Very waterproof and tearproof prints of the map I need. I print on both sides to save weight too.

Ernie
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