Originally Posted by
BrianLe
I'm with Miner in prefering an Android with extra battery(s), but I too hiked with others that did just fine with an iPhone.
Cost: I suggest that you one of the cheaper smartphones that AT&T says they support on their GoPhone (pay as you go) plans. Much cheaper approach over the long haul if you don't otherwise need or want a contract.
As of fairly recently when I looked, Verizon wouldn't put any smartphone on their equivalent pre-paid daily plan, and Sprint and T-Mobile