tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post1823673673036184380..comments2023-10-04T22:03:33.702+05:30Comments on Kirigalpoththa: Hiking GearKirigalpoththahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00173002776907882231noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-72442847215075532702017-12-02T12:23:49.939+05:302017-12-02T12:23:49.939+05:30ThanksThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15146148127146749890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-69960451026611237732012-02-16T18:46:08.797+05:302012-02-16T18:46:08.797+05:30Hi K,
Thanks. So the Datum used is WGS84 - that&#...Hi K,<br /><br />Thanks. So the Datum used is WGS84 - that's easy enough, seeing as pretty much all commercial gps units have this option. The issue then is getting hold of a gps unit that allows users to get readings in the Sri Lanka National Grid format, which can then be matched to survey dept. maps. <br /><br />Let me know if you can help me out with this :)<br /><br />By the way, if you want, I could help you out with the equipment section of your blog, to supplement the information you already have up. Let me know if you'd like that.<br /><br />Cheers!dudenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-35071636742495093622012-01-27T11:44:11.537+05:302012-01-27T11:44:11.537+05:30Dude,
I have not used GPS in any of my hikes so c...Dude,<br /><br />I have not used GPS in any of my hikes so can't say much about Garmin GPS. That is the reason for oversimplified equipment section :)<br /><br />But I have done some mapping with Google Earth and Survey Department digital maps. Both synchronized perfectly.<br /><br />Survey Department digital maps are compatible with global datum WGS84. So GPS and survey maps should be accurate now. <br /><br />More info below on map projections/grid system and GPS compatibilty.<br /><br />1. <a href="http://www.survey.gov.lk/home/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=66&Itemid=73&lang=en" rel="nofollow">GPS compatibility</a><br /><br />2. <a href="http://www.survey.gov.lk/home/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=64&Itemid=71&lang=en" rel="nofollow">National Grid</a><br /><br />Anyway, I shall check more on this and get back to you.<br /><br />Thanks for the comments mate.<br /><br />Best,<br />KKirigalpoththahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173002776907882231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-60817794105441719602012-01-04T11:04:33.751+05:302012-01-04T11:04:33.751+05:30Hey Kirigalpoththa, nice blog, but I do have to po...Hey Kirigalpoththa, nice blog, but I do have to point out that your equipment section is terribly oversimplified. Please take that observation in the most constructive way possible. <br />There is something I thought you may be able to help me with, though, if you know. What do you need to input into regular Garmin GPS devices, in terms of datum, output format etc, to get it to match with grid printed onto the Survey Department 1/50000 maps? I couldn't figure this out for the life of me, but I did run into some Army SF guy somewhere, whose Garmin GPS tallied perfectly with the Survey Dept. map grids. Tried messing around with his GPS, but the options he had on his Garmin GPS were not available on mine. Wonder why that is - maybe some local supplier to the Army configures the units specially because the Sri Lanka survey dept. grid is not covered by Garmin? Let me know if you know about this. Cheersdudenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-1558147914756404512011-03-04T09:18:34.695+05:302011-03-04T09:18:34.695+05:30Nalinda,
Thanks :)Nalinda,<br />Thanks :)Kirigalpoththahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173002776907882231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-61062611133092532032011-03-03T16:59:07.795+05:302011-03-03T16:59:07.795+05:30wow. what a nice blog spot.wow. what a nice blog spot.nalindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901997484203649848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-87260761805249396012010-04-22T16:50:03.738+05:302010-04-22T16:50:03.738+05:30Nadia,
Yes, shoes upto ankles and heavy footsteps ...Nadia,<br />Yes, shoes upto ankles and heavy footsteps will definitely give you excellent protection while hiking! :)Kirigalpoththahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173002776907882231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-26832345550913182362010-04-12T15:43:24.152+05:302010-04-12T15:43:24.152+05:30Snakes, yes, but not the vicious ones (or so I was...Snakes, yes, but not the vicious ones (or so I was told since I can't differentiate one from the other anyway). But I would feel a thousand times better if my ankles are protected. And I'll remember to take heavy footsteps too.Nadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11759755101024131572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-68347131815410867822010-04-12T15:22:46.558+05:302010-04-12T15:22:46.558+05:30Nadia,
Did you ever face any experience with a vic...Nadia,<br />Did you ever face any experience with a vicious snake?<br />Believe me, shoes that cover up to your ankles will give you excellent protection from snakes. Also when you walk, take heavy footsteps. Then any snake or creatures on your path will move out.<br /><a href="http://www.thenorthface.com" rel="nofollow">The North Face</a> is my favourite too! I love their <a href="http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/equipment.html" rel="nofollow">stuff</a>!!<br />Thanks a lot for your comments.Kirigalpoththahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173002776907882231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-67333863996055628742010-04-08T17:04:30.643+05:302010-04-08T17:04:30.643+05:30"It is always good to cover upto ankles espec..."It is always good to cover upto ankles especially if you are hiking in low country. Remember 90% of snake bites are recorded below ankle!" I will forever remember this tip :)<br /><br />Oh, and I love North Face backpacks.Nadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11759755101024131572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-55686808697499120972009-12-24T14:21:28.570+05:302009-12-24T14:21:28.570+05:30Indunil,
Thanks very much for dropping by and for ...Indunil,<br />Thanks very much for dropping by and for your comments!<br />Saw your excellent website - www.birdnestforum.info<br />Keep it up!Kirigalpoththahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173002776907882231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933499499768796683.post-70857648414461073602009-12-24T13:59:30.554+05:302009-12-24T13:59:30.554+05:30Grate site you have
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