Disclaimers first: Newbie - but old enough to remember when things were done without electronics. Not advocating doing without compass & maps, redundant equipment for safety can't be ignored.
Having said all that, I'm giving serious consideration to using my iphone 8 plus as a primary nav tool for backcountry use.
Here's why:
*Bleeping things cost $800 or so and I intend to get everything out it I can.
*It already has all that is needed such as: GPS chip, 64gb storage, 5.5" touch screen.
*Ability to use supplemental tools/apps such as: onx, google earth, topos, etc.
*Capabilities are on going to improve as time moves forward.
*Saves me from having another piece of electronics to buy and be concerned about.
If the phone gives out for some reason, one still has that huge brain gifted to you plus the compass/map.
I don't see any negatives here but I'd like to hear from others that have either done this or are likewise considering it please.
Having said all that, I'm giving serious consideration to using my iphone 8 plus as a primary nav tool for backcountry use.
Here's why:
*Bleeping things cost $800 or so and I intend to get everything out it I can.
*It already has all that is needed such as: GPS chip, 64gb storage, 5.5" touch screen.
*Ability to use supplemental tools/apps such as: onx, google earth, topos, etc.
*Capabilities are on going to improve as time moves forward.
*Saves me from having another piece of electronics to buy and be concerned about.
If the phone gives out for some reason, one still has that huge brain gifted to you plus the compass/map.
I don't see any negatives here but I'd like to hear from others that have either done this or are likewise considering it please.