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Map Seal Liquid Aquaseal - 8 oz.

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Waterproof and reinforce up to 8 maps with this water-based liquid formula--complete with applicator

Easy-to-follow instructions let you make your maps saltwater resistant and waterproof in one day
Once maps are sealed, they can be folded and unfolded without compromising waterproofing; pen and pencil can be used to mark sealed maps
Perfect for topo maps, road maps and marine charts

Made in USA.

Item 609319

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Map Seal Liquid Aquaseal - 8 oz. Customer Reviews

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Map Seal Liquid Aquaseal - 8 oz.

4.5

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Sep

2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best way to add life to your maps

By rmtrekker

from Canon City, Co

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Easy to Apply
Waterproofs Maps

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Mountaineering

Comments about Map Seal Liquid Aquaseal - 8 oz.:

I have been using this product on my 7.5 minute USGS maps for over a decade, and I promise you it will add life to your maps.

Here are a few tips for those of you who use USGS maps/GPS for navigation. First, I recommend drawing your UTM grid lines before applying the map seal. I use a piece of cardboard to keep from getting the sealant on my table during application. You will also want to use paper weights keep the map from rolling when you apply the sealant.

I still recommend storing your map in a ziplock bag when on the trail. While the map seal will waterproof your map, I would not suggest exposing your map to an all out downpoor with or without the sealant. I usually fold the map so my trail is visible from inside the bag.

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Aug

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Reinforces maps

By Bevo the Conquerer

from Tucson, AZ

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Pros

Adds flexibility
Easy to read

Cons

Wrinkles cheap paper

Best Uses

Camping
Hiking
Hunting

Comments about Map Seal Liquid Aquaseal - 8 oz.:

Gave it a 4 as I have not tested it in the rain, or with purchased maps.

Works great on maps I downloaded (for free) from the USGS website or from my GPS software. I printed them on a color laser printer (I would not try it with ink jet printed maps). Then I cut and pasted them together, the sealer also reinforces the seams. It also didn't smear the writing in pencil prior to sealing it.

Don't skimp on the paper, use premium quality laser printer paper (28lb or higher). Cheap paper tends to wrinkle up, saturates quickly and stuck to the posterboard I was using to protect my table. Even the high quality paper stuck to the poster board a little, especially if I took too long before hanging it up. Drape it over a line vice using clothes pins, the paper tends to stick to them.