Retired cell phones for mapping

[Gearqueer]

Does anyone use an old retired cell phone for OnX or similar mapping apps while they are out in the field? I have a phobia of losing my current cell phone in the backcountry, and I’d prefer to keep my primary cell phone sealed, and safely stashed in my pack. I wanted to see if anyone had an opinion or experience with that.


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[Molon Labe]

Old phones are retired for a reason. Mine usually have very poor battery life.
Plus many of them will shutdown quickly if it is cold out...not very handy.

So you would need to carry an extra battery pack most likely...plus you will have your other phone as well.
That seems like extra ounces that could be dropped very easily.

Just get a life proof case for your phone and use it.

 

[kopecsean]

Ditto

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