[pct-l] Backcountry Navigator

[Ed Jarrett]

I carry a Spot Connect, about 4 oz, but only one way comms.

Ed Jarretthttp://aclayjar.blogspot.com/

Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:22:54 -0800
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Backcountry Navigator
From: rgraybill44 at gmail.com
To: edjarrett at msn.com
CC: pct-l at backcountry.net

Thanks so much, I needed to know how to get the PCT into Backcountry Navigator on my Android phone.  I will also carry the InReach 2-way satellite communicator with GPS so I'll have maximum guidance, connectivity, and location capabilities. I know, I know, InReach is heavy (8 oz with the batteries), but I'll just sacrifice weight somewhere else.


On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 1:12 PM, Ed Jarrett <edjarrett at msn.com> wrote:

If you are carrying along a Smart Phone, in particular an Android phone, and want to be able to use its GPS functionality to help navigate the trail, Backcountry Navigator should do the trick for you.  The link below will walk you through loading the topo map for the PCT and overlaying it with halfmiles way points.  This is a nice little tool and worked well for me last year.  This does not have all the functionality or battery life of a dedicated GPS, but does very well when you need to locate the trail, or your position on the trail.