[pct-l] Android GPS Question

[giniajim]

What lightweight charger are you using for your Android?  I'm using the 
standard charger that you get from Verizon for the Android.  It weighs 2.5 
oz.  I guess that's not too bad, but wondered if there was anything lighter 
that you had found.
   The phone, plus the charger plus the one extra battery that I carry adds 
up to 9.0 oz.

thnx.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Pratt" <chrispratt89 at gmail.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2012 3:05 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Android GPS Question


> Steven,
>
> I use a Samsung Galaxy S on Verizon and BackCountry Navigator (I think
> its a $10.00 app).  BCN allows you to download Topo and road  maps from
> a variety of sources to the SD card (I've got about 12 GB's loaded on a
> 16 GB SC card at this time).  I normally carry 2 or 3 spare batteries
> and a lightweight charger.  Normally I only turn it on when I need it,
> otherwise its left off in a waterproof bag.
>
> Works great, I normally leave the data and cell service turned off to
> extend my battery life.
>
> Chris
>
> On 6/3/2012 1:55 PM, Steven M. Ratner wrote:
>> Are there any apps for an android phone that will download the topo maps
>> showing the trail.
>>
>> The map function on the phone is worthless when there's no signal.  I 
>> just
>> shows location on blank screen.
>>
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