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Cell and Satellite Connectivity Along AT

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wwbriggs
, 09-29-2011 at 04:24 (2556 Views)
I am planning for my thru hike and am curious about bring my iPhone, iPad, or similar lightweight device to use a a multipurpose source of information, entertainment, and communications. I know from my own experience it has been spotty here in Georgia depending on elevation and location.

Have any of you found any of these type devices useful, or just dead weight?

Any experience with a phone and Spot Tracker using satellite to send email and connect in the backcountry?

Other strategies or tools other than bouncing town to town and communicating from public access locations?
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  1. davissp2's Avatar
    I am planning to bring my droid phone for the above reasons next year but I don't anticipate good reception unless I am near a town. You could try a satellite phone but the cost is quite high.
  2. LET's Avatar
    I had my EVO (Android) with me during a weekend hike. It was very useful. Unfortunately, it died on the second day. I'm now planning on getting one of those small solar panels that can be hooked to the back of your pack. I used the GPS more than anything.
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  4. ATladyinpa's Avatar
    Most of the hikers we have met seem to have good reception with Verizon phones, not so much with AT&T or the others. Battery life can be a problem but if you use it wisely you should be able to make it last until you can get to a charging point. Be sure you take along both car and house chargers. We have also found that some hikers are carrying the KINDLE for reading pleasure as well as internet connectivity when near WIFI.