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This thread is a product of having read numerous threads on this forum. Looking for the best practices regarding maps.

Would one of the best practices be to load up my Garmin 62s through MapSource, combining the various maps into one file?

My Garmin 62s works just fine with a 32GB microSD card. However, one of the tech guys at Garmin told me that the largest tile it will work with is 8GB. I've also read on here where people load images, different tiles, etc., making good use (and in some cases total use) of their microSD card.

So, is one large tile (file) best? In your experience, how much of the U.S. seems to load best into one file (topo and trails)? (I'll be hiking some of Arches and Canyonlands soon.)

If one large file is not the best way, what do you find to be the best balance?

Obviously, wisdom being sought.

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This is my first post on this forum. I'm very impressed with both the hospitality of the forum and the generosity of those who have created trail maps. You will notice a PayPal donation has been made.

Thank you for an excellent forum. My wife and I are planning Thanksgiving week hiking at Arches and Needles in Utah, and this forum has been very helpful.

Again, thank you.