Maps, Finland

Books presenting hiking destinations provide inspiration to get moving, and with a map, you can reach your destination. A traditional paper map is a basic piece of equipment for a hiker, alongside a compass. The high-quality products from Calazo and Karttakeskus contain a wealth of data, and most maps are now printed with waterproof technology on water-resistant materials - the map’s ink will no longer wash away if the map case leaks or if the map is otherwise exposed to moisture.

Using a map to navigate in the terrain also allows you to engage with the experience in a different way than relying on a guaranteed “you are here” symbol on a screen. When navigating, you read from the map what kinds of terrain features and peculiarities should appear on the next section of your journey, and as you travel, you confirm these observations.