Better than nothing.
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dipshit@lemmy.world 9 months agoThat’s assuming you have cell service. Lots of outdoors places do not. Satphone / locator devices are a good idea though.
user224@lemmy.sdf.org 9 months ago
dipshit@lemmy.world 9 months ago
Sure, you can always use it to play solitare or as a light, compass, etc.
Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee 9 months ago
Phones are excellent for navigation, and there are multiple topo maps available that can be downloaded and used offline.
dipshit@lemmy.world 9 months ago
Paper maps and compass.
Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee 9 months ago
Even if your destination doesn’t have signal, it will still be useful for part of the journey.
I do also have a PLB for this reason.
dipshit@lemmy.world 9 months ago
That’s what they’re called! Personal locator beacons.
Anyway, I just think people are little too dependent on phones and service. Different now a bit with the latest iphone allowing some sat e911 sms features. I rarely get service when I go out camping, personally.