Sneaker Report post Posted April 7, 2016 I am looking for the cheapest easiest way to just track mileage hiked for the day. I use my iphone, (GAIA GPS app, which I really love used for 4 years now), for all of my waypoints, directions, satellite maps, topo maps, roads etc, but I can't leave it on and tracking me all day or the battery will die, and I don't want to have to charge it while out for the day. What would you suggest ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted April 7, 2016 Pedometer? Or get a handheld GPS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MuggyMan Report post Posted April 7, 2016 pedometer - cheapest? fitbit maybe more accurate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted April 7, 2016 This last year I've been with a few people who have fit bits and gps while I track with the iPhone Heath app. The three are always way off. But I never know what one is correct Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted April 7, 2016 Garmin Etrex, buy used for $40 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaiagps Report post Posted April 10, 2016 You could also buy a battery pack, and track constantly with Gaia GPS. I have this $30 one from Amazon... it claims it will charge your iPhone 9.3 times, and I don't doubt it, though I've never had the need: http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Portable-Power-Bank-100/dp/B00ZQ4JQAA/ref=zg_bs_7073960011_12 I use this battery pack for multi-day backpacking trips, and travel in general. p.s. I'm one the Gaia GPS founders/developers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Natural Report post Posted April 11, 2016 x2 on the battery pack idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted April 11, 2016 Or another option is a solar charging panel that you just hook to your pack. I used the RunKeeper app on my phone while out scouting yesterday and it log the three miles I did perfectly. Plus it also told me how many calories my fat butt burned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazz Report post Posted April 27, 2016 +1 on Gaia GPS. I deleted topomaps app for IOS and got the Gaia instead because it tracks where you go. I carry a spare battery/usb type to plug into in the middle of nowhere, and the Goal Zero system for solar recharging. I just got the apple watch- looking forward to seeing how it does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
