We at GearJunkie love maps. Unabashedly, our office is filled with them, from past adventure races, road trips, dogsledding excursions, and more. We got to thinking how we could put these adventure relics to use. Here’s what we found, a few creative “upcycle” options to convert your old map into wall art, magnets, or something completely unexpected and new. —Amy Oberbroeckling
Sophisticated wall art via Creative Juices Decor
Make your own magnets; Photo via Natalme
Turn your map into a cork board; Photo via design*sponge
Maps from alleycat bike races serve as GearJunkie office art
Decorate a notebook; Photo via Ruby Murray
Orienteering map held up by an ice axe in our office
Map coasters; Photo via Angie Holden
Wrap special presents; Photo via Ruby Murray
State map and DIY frame by Kevin Fonger
Decoupage a table (or anything really); Photo via Prim and Proper
—Amy Oberbroeckling is assistant editor.
