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Altarboy
11-09-2010, 10:13 PM
What could I spray on a map that was printed on my printer? Or, should I simply buy laminate to make it more sturdy for a backpacking trip?
gewehr44
11-10-2010, 04:52 AM
If it was printed on an inkjet, even a small amount of water will smear it. Laminating the sheet is probably the easiest thing to do. If you don't have access to a laminating machine, I think they sell self adhesive pockets at office supply stores.
HDR
11-10-2010, 06:18 AM
Put it in plastic?
mriddick
11-10-2010, 06:48 AM
I've use 2 inch clear tape to laminate prints before, it's cheap and easy to do.
El Laton Caliente
11-10-2010, 07:50 AM
I've use 2 inch clear tape to laminate prints before, it's cheap and easy to do.

I've done that, it works surprisingly well.

There are non-smearing papers & ink, but those get expensive.

There are also sealing sprays that put on a plastic coating.
skorpion
11-10-2010, 10:33 AM
Gallon-sized clear Ziplok bag.
O.S.O.K.
11-10-2010, 10:36 AM
Gallon-sized clear Ziplok bag.

This is exactly what I do. Why trouble with anything esle? It works great.
Altarboy
11-10-2010, 11:42 PM
Always good info to be found here, thanks Guys.
slamfire51
11-10-2010, 11:58 PM
What could I spray on a map that was printed on my printer? Or, should I simply buy laminate to make it more sturdy for a backpacking trip?

If you fold the map, spraying a sealer probably wouldn't work as well as what the other guys suggested. I use the 2" packing tape method.
Any of their options will work fine.