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    Image of Purple Dave Purple Dave
    03/30/09

    In reply to Panties Help Guide 700-Mile Arctic Expedition When GPS, Compasses Fail
    Not to dash any crazy fantasies some people might be having due to this article, but couldn't you always approach the North Pole from exactly opposite the magnetic north pole? You know, since they're not actually located at the same geographic point, you should still be able to get compass readings at the actual North Pole, as long as you don't pass too close to the magnetic one on the way there.
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    Image of strider_mt2k strider_mt2k
    03/29/09

    In reply to Panties Help Guide 700-Mile Arctic Expedition When GPS, Compasses Fail
    Sure.


    They ALWAYS say that.

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    Image of malcs malcs
    03/29/09

    In reply to Panties Help Guide 700-Mile Arctic Expedition When GPS, Compasses Fail
    getting to the north pole doesn't really impress me any more after seeing Jeremy Clarkson & James may manage it in 4x4s with a full film crew!
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    Image of madog madog
    03/29/09

    @malcs: Exactly! What are those savages using, their legs? Hah! How 18th century of them.
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    Image of morcheeba morcheeba
    03/29/09

    In reply to Panties Help Guide 700-Mile Arctic Expedition When GPS, Compasses Fail
    Considering how important navigation is, they should at least have a working GPS. The standard military temp range is -55C (-65F), and, while LCDs won't work at that temperature, I'm sure they could get an LED, OLED, or VFD display that would. Failing all that, just keep the thing warm.
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    Image of GitEmSteveDave_DefinesTurgid GitEmSteveDave_DefinesTurgid
    03/29/09

    @morcheeba: It's the batteries. When they took a powerbook up to Everest, they had to boil the battery to get it to work.
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    Image of Barry99705 Barry99705
    03/29/09

    @JartMaster_GitEmSteveDave: Photo lithium AA'a will work down to -60F, I know this from experience. I also know you can leave your gps in your inside pocket when not using it and pull it out to take bearings from time to time.
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    03/29/09

    @Barry99705: Having used various electronics in -40° weather, I can say that if they aren't able to use a GPS receiver, they're not trying very hard. Like you mentioned, keep it in your jacket. Take it out, measure, turn it off, put it back in the pocket. Tada!
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    03/30/09

    @Slash3: -40 in C or F? ;)
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    Image of Curves Curves
    03/29/09

    In reply to Panties Help Guide 700-Mile Arctic Expedition When GPS, Compasses Fail
    Nothing screams "Scientific Exploration In Progress" more than panties up a pole.
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    03/29/09

    In reply to Panties Help Guide 700-Mile Arctic Expedition When GPS, Compasses Fail
    Just like we can detect when someone messes with the thermostat, men can also hone in on the nearest pair of lace panties within a 5,000 mile radius. If they want better accuracy/resolution, they should combine it w/a tramp stamp.
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    03/29/09

    @3RandomBagsOfCr@p_GitEmSteveDave: hoh hoh hoh?
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