[pct-l] Navigation 'kit' options

[bill]

This is my first thru-hike as well.  I'm going to be using halfmile's maps
and a compass.  I'll also have a smartphone with halfmile's gps app as a
backup.

On Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 9:03 AM, Elizabeth Clements <
elizabethjoyclements at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello Everyone,
>
> Thanks to you all who have shared your perspectives, stories, and
> support regarding experience level.  I have another more general
> question about navigation and technology.  I know there are various
> gadgets, gizmos and do dads out there nowadays, and I'm wondering what
> everyone is using.  I was thinking about going a more old fashion
> route with printed maps and compass set-up, but it sounds like a lot
> of people are utilizing I-phones and the like.  Since I don't have a
> smart phone, I'm looking into other options.  If I don't take a phone,
> what is the best, but minimal navigation 'kit'?  Would it be better to
> just invest in a phone (that has maps, gps and such built in) and skip
> the other options for lighter weight, or does battery/charger weight
> basically just counteract that strategy?  Plus if the phone dies or
> doesn't get reception, then I won't have any wayfinding tools except
> nature.  Thoughts?
>
> Again, thank you.
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