[pct-l] Android phones and Maps and Hammocking

Sun Jan 6 11:31:52 CST 2013

Hi Ed,
Me, being a bit stupid, would appreciate details on how I might scroll down maps and then cache them.
I have been section hiking the trail. 1980's several sections in WA for 200 miles or so.  2011 Campo to Lone Pine. 2012 KM (south) to Mommouth Lakes. 2013 hope to finish CA.
Thanks

> From: edjarrett at msn.com
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2013 22:09:52 -0800
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Android phones and Maps and Hammocking
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> No.  I scrolled down the trail several times at different resolutions at home, and then on the trail I had full use of everything that had been cached.  Of course I only do about 500 miles a year, so it might be different if you are doing the whole trip.
> 
> Ed Jarretthttp://aclayjar.blogspot.com/
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> From: jamesfmiller at hotmail.com
> To: edjarrett at msn.com; pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: RE: [pct-l] Android phones and Maps and Hammocking
> Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2013 09:59:47 -0800
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> Ed, did you have to 'tile' the maps along the trail?
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> > From: edjarrett at msn.com
> > To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> > Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2013 17:35:44 -0800
> > Subject: Re: [pct-l] Android phones and Maps and Hammocking
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> > Looks like I am using a map from MyTopo.com, although there are several other topo maps that are available.  I do not believe the app comes with any maps automatically loaded, although I could easily have missed something.  I cache them ahead of time by going to the resolution I want and then following the track I intend to take, sometimes repeating a couple of times for different resolutions.
> > 
> > Ed Jarretthttp://aclayjar.blogspot.com/
> > 
> > From: jamesfmiller at hotmail.com
> > To: edjarrett at msn.com; pct-l at backcountry.net
> > Subject: RE: [pct-l] Android phones and Maps and Hammocking
> > Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2013 14:58:29 -0800
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> > Hi Ed, 
> > I loaded the halfmile waypoints per the Backcountry instructions. I have them on my Droid X but no map. What map did you use?
> > Thanks
> > Bigfoot Jim
> > 
> > > From: edjarrett at msn.com
> > > To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> > > Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2013 15:38:32 -0800
> > > Subject: Re: [pct-l] Android phones and Maps and Hammocking
> > > 
> > > 
> > > I have been using a Droid phone with Backcountry Navigator, loading the halfmile waypoints into the app.  This has worked out well so far.  I also carry the appropriate section of a FS map to have a high level view of where I am.
> > > I have also used a hammock from Seiad Valley north and plan on doing so down to Sierra City this year.  No problems so far.
> > > 
> > > Ed Jarretthttp://aclayjar.blogspot.com/
> > > 
> > > > Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2013 10:17:09 -0500
> > > > From: jlongcullars at gmail.com
> > > > To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> > > > Subject: [pct-l] Android phones and Maps and Hammocking
> > > > 
> > > > Hey everyone My name is Jordan Long Cullars.
> > > > 
> > > > Happy New Year to everyone!
> > > > 
> > > > I plan on hiking the Pct this year. This is my first post on here although
> > > > I've been a member for several months, reading lots of post.  For the most
> > > > part I have read that people use the I phone on the trail. What about
> > > > Droids? Anyone  have suggestions? What maps should I or can I use with a
> > > > Android ? (Downloadable maps for Droid phones?)  Also I plan to hammock on
> > > > the trail. I understand through the desert I'll be on ground?... Is it
> > > > worth it to bring hammock the whole  trail or is there a place recommended
> > > > to have my hammock sent to?
> > > > 
> > > > Cheers
> > > > Jordan Long Cullars Pct class 13'
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