New UltraMap XT40 – Ben Alder Maps, Guides & Compasses

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The UltraMap XT40 series are a super light, waterproof, pocket sized set of maps covering some of the most popular areas in the UK at 1:40,000. These are ideal for runners, fastpackers and hikers who want a map for simple navigation when covering longer distances. 

Harvey Maps says

Covers a large area yet is handily compact. Pocket perfect!

Includes Creag Meaghaidh and Corrour Station.

Detailed map for runners and walkers at the magic scale of 1:40,000 of the area around Ben Alder west of Dalwhinnie and the A9.

Includes 23 Munros, 4 Corbetts and 3 Grahams.

Our Verdict

Harvey Map’s UltraMap – Ben Alder is perfect for anyone wanting a practical and durable map to cover large areas without the need for 1:25,000 level detail. The Harvey Maps use light, waterproof paper so they are much easier to use and store than traditional paper or laminated maps. I moved over to Harvey Maps a few years ago and love using them for the weight, slim profile and waterproof nature as they are much more practical to use out on the hill. The UltraMap XT40 series is perfect for longer distances when fastpacking and running.

Due to the size of the map and the 1:40,000 scale I wouldn’t take this to somewhere new where I would need to do a lot of navigation relying upon the map but for picking out general features or use as a quick reference this is hard to beat. If you haven’t used Harvey Maps before they are different to OS maps but key features and symbols are easily understood and you soon get used to them.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Has the advantages of its bigger brothers
• Fully detailed genuine HARVEY mapping
• Use without a map case: tough and 100% waterproof
• Opens directly to either side of the sheet

Specifications

• Weight: 22g
• Scale: 1:40,000
• Ratio: 2.5cm = 1km
• Flat size: 876 x 304mm  (87.6 x 30.4cm)
• Folded size: 73 x 152mm (7.3 x 15.2cm)
• Area of mapping: 718sqkm
• Double sided: yes