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I'm looking for a phone to make a dedicated GPS for survival/backpacking. Does anyone have an idea on what the best battery life phone with an accurate GPS would be. It wouldn't be used for a phone, only GPS, maps, and for storing some relevant ebooks. I'm trying to keep it under like $300 so I'm looking for something a bit older.

I'm not sure on the technology or what gives a phone good battery life or GPS accuracy but I'm hoping some nerd here knows. Thanks.

I'm looking for a phone to make a dedicated GPS for survival/backpacking. Does anyone have an idea on what the best battery life phone with an accurate GPS would be. It wouldn't be used for a phone, only GPS, maps, and for storing some relevant ebooks. I'm trying to keep it under like $300 so I'm looking for something a bit older. I'm not sure on the technology or what gives a phone good battery life or GPS accuracy but I'm hoping some nerd here knows. Thanks.

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[–] [deleted] • 0 pt

A sextant and compass do not require batteries

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I do not know anyone who knows how to use a sextant..the only time I ever saw one used in anger was on a C130 Flight to Alaska, the co pilot took a sun sight with the sextant while I got to sit in his seat and trim the aircraft...awesome

[–] [deleted] • 0 pt

A map though. I can download contours and everything on a phone

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A paper map does not require battery power, it needs to be of the right scale and prefferably waterproofed so you can mark your bearing , and lines or travel repeatedly..having a notebook to record things is also incredibly useful

[–] [deleted] • 0 pt

With this I was thinking more along the lines of not having a planned trip or knowing where I am going. I will definitely start grabbing maps when I go camping and hiking.