[pct-l] Phone charging

[James Vesely]

It usually takes me 2-3 hrs  to charge my cell phone so that would be 4-6 hrs at town stops just to charge batteries.    Wasn't that an inconvenience? 

Jim 


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From: Pct-L [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Dan Welch
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2015 12:57 PM
To: '<Pct-l at backcountry.net>'
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Phone charging

I used Shroomer's exact strategy for the PCT last year.  I carried 2 extra batteries for my Android phone, but never used up more than one spare, even in the Sierras during 7 day stints.  I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 and left it in Airplane Mode except for once or twice a day in locations where I felt I might get cell reception.  (You get pretty good at predicting those after a while.)  The GPS on my Samsung phone worked even in Airplane mode, so I was able to use the Halfmile or Guthook app on demand.  (On iPhones, you must take it out of Airplane mode to use the GPS.)  I looked at Halfmile maps on screen; I listened to a lot of tunes during the day;  I blogged at night.  I had had no problems with battery life and recharged in town stops.  I found this an easier and lighter weight strategy than carrying a solar charger.  It worked well for me, but everyone has different needs...

Timberline

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From: Pct-L [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Scott Williams
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2015 8:20 AM
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