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09/9/2013 at 10:26am
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A decent quality GPS with colour screen for maps cost almost as much as a reasonable smart phone, that's what I would do (plus a backup paper map and compass if walking in a remote area). With smartphones now the GPS chips are pretty much just a good (oftent the same) plus you have the option of many other great apps for Walking, Biking, Geocaching...
If you already have a smart phone, happy days. Memory Map and many other apps are available. I used to use to use Memory Map on my laptop and ancient smartphone (before the iPhone and android came out and the app market exploded). Now I use View Ranger for OS maps and a few other free apps too.
If you do go down the smart phone route, also invest in an extra battery or too.
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09/9/2013 at 3:46pm
Location: Yeadon Leeds!
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I have memory map on a tablet and my phone.
Don't know about battery life on GPS units, but memory map kills my tablet and phone, I use mine mainly in my vehicle, but would be lucky to get a reliable 6 hours from the phone, less on the tablet (around 3-4 hours)
I don't think I would want memory map as a replacement to a paper one yet.
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09/9/2013 at 4:09pm
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Quote: Originally posted by timtheenchanter on 09/9/2013I have memory map on a tablet and my phone.
Don't know about battery life on GPS units, but memory map kills my tablet and phone, I use mine mainly in my vehicle, but would be lucky to get a reliable 6 hours from the phone, less on the tablet (around 3-4 hours)
I don't think I would want memory map as a replacement to a paper one yet.
Yes, but if they plan to walk for more than 6 hours, they could take extra batteries. I'm not suggestion dumping the paper maps though.
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09/9/2013 at 6:07pm
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not always an option, alot of tablets, and more and more smart phones have integrated batteries, neither rof mine have replaceable batteries (well you can, but it involves tools)
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09/9/2013 at 6:53pm
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My garmin GPS has a battery life of 20 hours and last you all day
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09/9/2013 at 8:11pm
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I do a lot of Geocaching which involves walking along footpaths/bridleway and using os maps. I have a Garmin Dakota 20 with built in maps. It's great to be able to see just how far you've walked. I brought it from a sports shop a couple of years ago but places like Go Outdoor normally have good deals or even the Ordnance survey website.
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09/9/2013 at 8:32pm
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Quote: Originally posted by timtheenchanter on 09/9/2013
not always an option, alot of tablets, and more and more smart phones have integrated batteries, neither rof mine have replaceable batteries (well you can, but it involves tools)
There is this
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Lots of other solutions are available.
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