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    Default Delorme Gazetteer Storage?

    First off, I have to thank everyone involved in such a wonderful forum. This place just leaks knowledge from every corner and I have been soaking it up at every opportunity.

    My question: Does anyone have any creative way of storing their maps? I have accumulated a decent pile of the Delorme Gazette's for various states and I'd like to protect my investment. I don't really want to start a debate about which maps are best, because I love the gazette's...

    I thought about a big Pelican case, but I'm not sure that is really necessary.

    For those who don't know what these maps are, they are these:
    http://www.amazon.com/Idaho-Atlas-Ga...2962259&sr=8-3

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    Ours stay on the bookcase in the house until a trip, then we go through and pick out the states we'll be in or through. Once in the truck they ride in between the fronts seats (it's a 40/60 bench and the area between makes a perfect map pocket), that makes them accessible as needed.
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    Hey Smiler,

    GREAT QUESTION. Last summer I traveled with my CA, OR, ID, MT, & NV guides, and they SUFFERED from the trip. I have no ideas for you...but a free bump TTP! I'll be following this thread
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    been thinking about getting one of these, out of stock right now.

    http://www.stacksandstacks.com/iris-...case-snt?id=-1
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    SeaLine map case.. basically a HD ziplock bag the size of a gazetteer. Mine has endured 15 years of abuse and just now needs to get replaced. My Benchmarks get beatup when they aren't in the case. I use one of the smaller SeaLines for keeping paper maps.
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    I store three or four of the Gazetteers and a Rand McNally US Atlas in one of these in the truck: http://www.rei.com/product/815407/delorme-atlas-carrier

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    I keep all of mine stuffed between the seat and console in my XJ. Handy for access, not so handy when I spill coffee on them!

    That REI case is pretty close to what I was looking for; price is decent too. How many gazettes can it hold?

    I also really like the Sealine case, and I can vouch for the quality of their products...

    I guess I better buy both...

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    I found a large laptop case at work that was being disposed of. I removed the adjustable padding and our Gazetteers fit perfectly. Plus it was free! The pockets are handy for highlighters, etc.
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    I've got a couple of the old Delorme cases which are similar to the REI case shown except they are solid nylon with no window. They hold 3 Gazetteers and a couple of folded road maps.

    I'm glad that link was posted as I was looking for another case and Delorme quit selling them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Smiler82 View Post
    I keep all of mine stuffed between the seat and console in my XJ. Handy for access, not so handy when I spill coffee on them!

    That REI case is pretty close to what I was looking for; price is decent too. How many gazettes can it hold?

    I also really like the Sealine case, and I can vouch for the quality of their products...

    I guess I better buy both...
    Smiler82,

    I'd have to guess, since mine isn't full of Gazetteers, but I'd say six or so. I have 3 Gazetteers, a Rand Mcnally US Atlas, two magazine sized "treasure hunter's" guides and other cartography related stuff in mine.

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