Wanted to see what suggestions or recommendations you have?
I've got a few litle apps on my phone - more for looking over in down time rather than relying on (for obvious power reasons etc)
I currently have:
SAS survival tips (Lofty Wiseman)
Flashlight Ultra
Firstaid live
Compass
Maps
Navigation
Local Guide
Have just downloaded a BOB blog/tips type thing - but not amazingly impressed yet so may dispose of.
Have already binned:
A bushcraft guide - was too wordy and expansive, wanted short and succinct like the SAS guide.
Wild Veg guide - wanted specific European advice and it was too USA heavy.
Also had a National Geographic doomsday preppers app and another preppers one but both were naff (IMO)
(Android)
BBC News
Met Office
BackCountry Navigator Pro (1:25k OS Maps, stored on your phone (UK= 32GB) so no need for data connection or phone signal, uses GPS positioning)
just a number, nothing to see here, move along now..
just donwloaded backcountry and got to say it looks good I did run MemoryMap until the did there own android app and want £12 to use the maps that I already have so not impressed with them.
I use waze for live traffic updates but is updated by users so dont rely on it.
grid ref for knowing were I am
APRS Droid for running APRS of the phone - this is a ham radio app
not really looked for anything prepper related but will be watching this thread to see what people recommend.
Not a technophobe, but I would not rely on a smart phone in a SHTF situation.
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essgee23 wrote:Wanted to see what suggestions or recommendations you have?
I've got a few litle apps on my phone - more for looking over in down time rather than relying on (for obvious power reasons etc)
I currently have:
SAS survival tips (Lofty Wiseman)
Flashlight Ultra
Firstaid live
Compass
Maps
Navigation
Local Guide
Have just downloaded a BOB blog/tips type thing - but not amazingly impressed yet so may dispose of.
Have already binned:
A bushcraft guide - was too wordy and expansive, wanted short and succinct like the SAS guide.
Wild Veg guide - wanted specific European advice and it was too USA heavy.
Also had a National Geographic doomsday preppers app and another preppers one but both were naff (IMO)
So what others should i get?
understand that , phones will die in an apocalypse situation guys and gals - i use mine now whilst i have power and time to relax and learn.
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many APPS are educational and functional on daily basis are they not???
I have an app that uses both GPS and compass and orientates the maps to the positioning of the phone. As I have lousy sense of direction it is great and it even tells me how fast I am walking.
One major pain about android phone apps is the screen. If it is sunny you cant see anything at all and it becomes close to useless.
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I have podcast great for listening to things you are constantly learning. I do have the usual maps. As well a a OS map finder app which downloads the maps onto you device so will work providing have power, as well as having the usual apps you would find on your mobile device.
I always carry a hard copy map if I'm going somewhere I don't know and will never depend solely on technology all it takes Is a terror threat or attack of the us and your GPS would go down, as happened during 9/11.
I think phones and associated apps can be a great help. But there are no substitute for hard copies no matter how much of a space saver they are.
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EDIT: also have books and such in my phone. With how to survive etc.
- i use mine now whilst i have power and time to relax and learn.
