[pct-l] Recharging I-Phone on trail

[Bill Burge]

While MotionX and Accuterra are usable, they would fall short of  
combining Topo Maps and Gaia GPS.

The MotionX map data is missing a lot of information, backcountry  
roads and trails; while Gaia GPS has the needed features of MotionX  
GPS and better maps.  (MotionX GPS has a little bit better "zoom" on  
their maps, but I think I'd rather have the data.)

Even with the HD maps of the Big Bear area for Accuterra, it TOO is  
missing data.  It zooms better than MotionX and GaiaGPS, but Topo Maps  
can zoom to ridiculous levels.  With the inability to load tracks and  
waypoints, but download maps and chart your current location - Topo  
Maps tracks closely to what AccuTerra offers and the maps are free.   
(Granted, sometimes the Topo Maps app has problems moving from  
disjointed downloaded map areas.)

So to recap, Gaia GPS instead of MotionX and Topo Maps instead of  
AccuTerra.  It's worth a look and not terribly pricey - $10 for the  
pair.

While AccuTerra seems cheap at $.99, I've bought two maps for about $4  
more.  That's maps from just north of Campo to about Mt Baldy.

BillB



On Oct 12, 2009, at 1:32 PM, Kenneth Schwarz wrote:

> The new applications (Accuterra and GPS Motion X)
> were very useful on my PCT hike last weekend near
> Big Bear Lake. What is the best device for on-trail
> recharging of an I-Phone? (Solar, battery pack, etc).
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