[mang-kee]
noun, plural - man·kys.
- a map that loves the great outdoors.
Origin: 2010;
Man·ky
“Spent 4 weeks in NZ over the Summer. Did not ride around Auckland but did manage some riding at Rotorua at Whakarewarewa Forest which was better than anything I have ever had the pleasure of riding before. Chap who worked there was very helpful too. They sell a trail map which is printed on material so you can scrunch it up in your pocket and it doesn't get spoiled, called a "manky". You need a map (on a hanky) as the park is enormous!..."
24 hours in Rotorua
"After breakfast, head for Rotorua's favourite forest, Whakarewarewa. The six-hectare Redwood Grove is at the heart of the 5667-hectare Whakarewarewa Forest. Pick up a Whakarewarewa "manky" from the gift shop before your walk - it's a nifty microfibre map-handkerchief with a walking track guide on one side and mountain biking trails on the other...."
“Despite some rough weather recently on a weekend break to Rotorua, the Rotovegas Motel and their lovely hosts more than helped make up for this. Natalie gave a great recommendation for the Croucher Craft brewery where we also ran into the friendly guys from the MBT shop/bike hire (we love the manky map!) nr the Redwoods forest..."
ROTORUA & BAY OF PLENTY MTB TRIP
"Our first port of call for the day was the Information Centre. We stocked up on activity brochures and bought a Manky Map of the Redwood Forest. That map was the best item I bought all trip I reckon. Stuff it in a pocket for easy access when needed, labelled trails; it was extremely useful..."
Two Forests
"An enjoyable day through a pristine redwood forest. Once into the outback trails you are miles from the track start. With a least a couple of chiefs, a Manky map and local hookups we were in good hands..."
Redwoods forest enthusiasts love 'The Manky'
"A new fabric forest map called 'The Manky,' a combination of the words 'map' and 'hanky', has become a popular navigational tool for Whakarewarewa Forest and Redwoods enthusiasts....."
“’The Manky’ is just right for those who want something easy to carry and who need a convenient navigation tool. It’s got mountain biking information on one side and walking info on the other...."
Manky Panky
"A Manky is a cross between a hanky and a map - so basically it's a map printed onto cloth so it doesn't disintegrate if moisture gets onto it unlike paper maps. And it's not electronic, so it's a bit more environmentally friendlier than your power consuming and resource material hungry GPS unit. Plus it also doubles as a sweat and snot recipient! Mr G and I used one during last weekends mtb jaunt in the Whakarewarewa Forest..."