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Smart Phone only GC and such.


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What device do you think most people GC with these days, on or the other OR both? I ask because I was talking about GC to an individual new to the hobby and they did not know that as little as two years ago we all had GPSRs. Personally I have used only my iPhone for about 1.5-2 years in rural, urban, desert and internationally without issue. I must say it is nice to follow my phone and using the "flashlight" on the back at the same time. The detailed maps and all the intel you could need at your finger tips almost makes GC too easy. Battery life is a none issue these days, what with the verity of back ups and portable charging options. I remember a time when a good multi cash could take days and or phoning someone for a Google was needed.

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Ah, yes I have not checked in here in a few years. Well like it or not, phones will take over GC. Not all bad however, I would be willing to bet GC has grown substantially just due to the app alone. I have spent big bucks on handheld GPSRs in the past, all had sub par displays and very limited capabilities compared to a phone. It was just interesting to meet someone that actually only knew of GC from the app. It should not be controversial for folks the still wish to enjoy it the ol fashion way, to each their own. Good times..

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I use both. For a quickie, urban, spur-of-the-moment cache, I will use my Samsung Galaxy Nexus phone and c:geo. If I plan a serious day of caching, you certainly won't catch me taking the Samsung out of its case in the middle of rockpile. Given the number of times my Oregon 450 has been abused in the field in ways my Samsung wouldn't have survived, I've saved myself the pain of replacing of a couple of phones. The 450 isn't indestructible, but it's miles ahead of the phone for both water and shock resistance.

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