[pct-l] Request for Strategy Comments (Maps, Guide & Data Book)

[Ed Jarrett]

Not uncommon for older phones.  The technology has improved a lot over the years.  You might consider upgrading if you have the opportunity.  It could further reduce your load by being lighter (possibly), more capable, and eliminating the need for a standalone GPS.  Although it is only fair to point out that for serious navigation, especially in bright light conditions, that the standalone GPS would likely perform better for you.

Ed Jarrett (Eeyore)Blog: http://aclayjar.blogspot.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdJarrett53 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ed.jarrett.71 

> CC: pct-l at backcountry.net
> From: surforcycle at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Request for Strategy Comments (Maps, Guide & Data Book)
> Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:07:34 -0700
> To: edjarrett at msn.com
> 
> Thinking my iPhone 3GS needed only GPS satellites for my nav apps, I was confused by success in the Sea of Cortes but no data on some Mtn areas like Kennedy Meadows (south). Apple Genius folks told me my phone does need something from a cell tower to assist the GPS function, so in the Sea of Cortes the phone was getting some small cell signal even though the phone said "no service" for my app to work. The mountains block cell signals where on the water some signal might get through even over distances of 50 miles.  Not being greatly tech savy, this seems about right. Therefore I'm also using a Garmin Etrex 30 for areas where the trail gets 'fuzzy' and there is no cell coverage. I'll be testing this over the summer. 
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> Dave
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Jun 15, 2013, at 8:59 PM, Ed Jarrett <edjarrett at msn.com> wrote:
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> > Depends on your comfort level.  I do most of what you are planning, but I also bring along the big Forest Service maps of the section of the PCT I am currently on.  I just like maps and enjoy seeing a bigger picture.  Plus, I have to put on reading glasses anytime I want to look at the stuff on the phone, making it less convenient than it might be otherwise.
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> > Ed Jarrett (Eeyore)Blog: http://aclayjar.blogspot.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdJarrett53 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ed.jarrett.71 
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> >> From: dofdear at cox.net
> >> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> >> Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:59:44 -0700
> >> Subject: [pct-l] Request for Strategy Comments (Maps, Guide & Data Book)
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> >> Dear List,
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> >> This is my plan and I'd appreciate comments;
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> >> No paper!  Delorme GPS with TOPO 9 Maps and Halfmile's Waypoints and Tracks.
> >> Redundancy provided with Samsung Galaxy Note II loaded with Halfmile's maps,
> >> the Wilderness Press Guidebooks, Ben Go Data Book.  GPS and Phone will have
> >> spare batteries and backup micro-SD chips.  Both will be in waterproof
> >> sacks.  Yes, I'll carry a compass.
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> >> Rational - My old phone (HTC EVO) weighed in at 8oz with extended battery.
> >> Smaller screen made reading pdf maps acceptable but difficult.  New phone is
> >> 6 oz with normal battery that is similar capacity as old phone's battery yet
> >> the screen is much larger and has significantly improved resolution.
> >> Battery life goes from 12 hours to 36 hours in normal use and on the trail
> >> the phone and GPS are off unless needed.  The point is I'd carry a phone and
> >> GPS anyway.  So the real savings would be the paper, maps and guide/data
> >> book sections plus the weight savings of the new phone itself. All the
> >> peripheral items, cable, charger, etc are the same between phones. Oh, the
> >> battery backup for the phone also supports GPS device for an added layer of
> >> redundancy.
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> >> I realize this is a big paradigm shift and I'm hoping for the List's
> >> perspective.  Thanks,
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> >> Thumper
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