Somewhere in settings you need to select national grid instead of lat/long. Assume at present it's also reporting you current position as lat/long - which isn't much good for checking against a map.

I've also seen Veiwranger flash "downloading" even when browsing a saved map area (not sure why - might be checking for updates). I have noticed that even with data and wifi turned off this still flashes up (very very quickly) and with both turned off (i.e. airplane mode to save battery) I...

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stevesey - you're quoting me above as making a statement about less faff and maps etc but afraid it wasn't me as I don't have maps on my phone.....my O2 phone is at least 6 years old, doesn't have any "G", have to press buttons sequentially to type texts which take ages, has a basic 2mb c...

tenohfive wrote:

rockhopper wrote:It's less faff than saving OpenCycleMaps onto the phone for offline use.

It's not that much of a faff - every time I go somewhere new I kick of a download of the whole area (+ some more). Minute or so to set up - then leave the phone for 10mins to complete the download over WiFi - job done.

Having used a basic GPS for 10 years now - I'd say by one with maps and etrex 20 will take OpenCycleMap and can be had for £127. Mapping is very useful if you are caught out with limited visibility and poor paths - not only does the GPS let you know exactly where you are - but also where the path is...

Well I was wearing these last weekend on 3pks - same pair all 3 peaks (off in between) - had a couple of pairs of the lightweight version as well - but as my boots did the job and kept the water out (there was plenty around) I didn't see the need to change. Feet were comfortable throughout.

Used Viewranger on my HTC Wildfire S in anger for the first time on the 3 peaks last weekend (shh). With a 3300mah extended battery, wifi, bluetooth and background data off, but GPS and mobile data on as I was using Beacon Buddy to report my position every 5mins (when in signal range). The 4.5h trip...

If you don't find anything activity based I expect your local soup run/homeless shelter would be glad to receive fleeces/jackets (mind you, do you get many rough sleepers up there - they must be need to be extra hardy).

Also consider a high capacity battery - just got one on ebay for my HTC Wildfire S £9 for 3500mah, which is about 3x capacity (comes with an extended back cover). May not be a genunie 3x but does last much longer even with GPS and mobile data on (Wifi/Bluetooth off) when using ViewRanger with beacon...

Kenton Cool's 3 Peaks attempt must be nearby

https://www.facebook.com/KentonCool?fref=ts

Had the original etrex 10 for 10 years now - does the job well for a basic GPS. I've downloaded all the summits in the Lakes - so can select quickly look at nearest waypoints and select one as the next destination. But generally I just use it as a current location check with a map and perhaps averag...

We have the larger (same basic design but longer) Tigris 800 and extension for family camping trips (lots of space when there are only 4 of you - so you only use half the bedroom pods). No problems with it. Has been up in some strong winds - being fiberglass poled it does flex with the gusts, but th...

Had a bad knee after doing the Newlands horseshoe a few years back - first day of a weeks walking - did it stop me! But have used poles from that day on. Find I can descend good terrain much faster with poles (a sort of running gait with the arms taking a lot of the weight), and they don't really ge...

Like the OP I've been thinking about some all weather trousers, rather than having to pull on/off over trousers. Cascada's seem to be too warm for all year use (especially for us southerners) so I have been thinking about getting some Parmo Velez or the cheaper Sprayway all day Rainpant - any option...