Thread: Is it possible to turn a mobile phone into a GPS?

Originally Posted by Shearer

I use my phone for navigation all the time now. It seems very reliable and you can get better/cheaper maps than a traditional GPS. Topo50, satellite, aerials and plenty of useful overlays. I seldom even carry my Garmin any more.

This.

Took me a long time to quit carrying my jeepers (64s) in favour of my phone as part of carried weight reduction, given phone is in pack anyhow. Maps are way better as is battery life on Android, But, those of us who have been around awhile learned to navigate A to B, and fix pos with map and compass and counting. Never ever RELY on your electronic device. Don't ever sit in deep bush arguing with your compass either, bloody thing is always right.......