Waterproof Negril Map

[hille141]

If you are like me and don't know where everything is on the beach and cliffs, you probably rely on the Negril map.

1. Download the Negril map here: http://media.tripod.lycos.com/2567851/2007898.pdf
2. Print the map in color, double sided, with only pages 2 and 4 (go to select pages and type "2,4".
3. Trim the map down as small as you can without cutting off any of the writing
4. Laminate using self-adhesive laminating sheets (I used Avery 461253 73601). A regular laminating machine might work as well but I'm not sure how well it would fold, maybe someone can try and post up.
5. Trim around map leaving 1/8 inch around the border (to keep a good waterproof seal)
6. Fold map in half. Use a hard piece of plastic (like the scissor handle) to press down the seam.
7. Fold map in half again and press down the seam.
8. Place under heavy books for 24 hours to set the seams.
9. Final dimensions are approximately 3-3/8" x 5-3/8", which should fit in my Dry Pak http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hopefully others find this useful.

[Rambo]

thanks for sharing your idea..

[VVHT]

Very Very Nice!

[Jim-Donna]

SWEET Idea

[Lady Jane]

Great job. You should sell them

[hille141]

Great job. You should sell them

The map isn't mine to sell. But you are right, someone should be selling these.

Finished product:

[katjustyk]

I made a laminated map for our first trip to Negril... no im not a teacher... yes i like to be very prepared for my trip especially first non all inclusive... Unfortunetly i felt the need to hide it in my bag because i was always being made fun and ridiculed for being too prepared. Nice to c im not the only one

[lee]

Well done!!!!

If you are like me and don't know where everything is on the beach and cliffs, you probably rely on the Negril map.

1. Download the Negril map here: http://media.tripod.lycos.com/2567851/2007898.pdf
2. Print the map in color, double sided, with only pages 2 and 4 (go to select pages and type "2,4".
3. Trim the map down as small as you can without cutting off any of the writing
4. Laminate using self-adhesive laminating sheets (I used Avery 461253 73601). A regular laminating machine might work as well but I'm not sure how well it would fold, maybe someone can try and post up.
5. Trim around map leaving 1/8 inch around the border (to keep a good waterproof seal)
6. Fold map in half. Use a hard piece of plastic (like the scissor handle) to press down the seam.
7. Fold map in half again and press down the seam.
8. Place under heavy books for 24 hours to set the seams.
9. Final dimensions are approximately 3-3/8" x 5-3/8", which should fit in my Dry Pak http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hopefully others find this useful.

[BIG SHINY n Rootsy]

Cool idea!

I have always preferred the "go enough times and convert it all to memory" technique myself.

[MIDIRI]

Cool idea!

I have always preferred the "go enough times and convert it all to memory" technique myself.

Yeah me to, but after the 2nd or 3rd bar of the day and some smoke and....wait, where the hell am I?