Navigation applications include the modern map and compass for backpacking and hiking. You shouldn't read into the wilderness without a paper map and compass for backup navigation. There are many options for navigating your phone. In this video I discuss what the best applications are for navigation on your phone.

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Equipment I often use:
Backpack – Lite AF Curve 40L with full suspension –
https://liteaf.com/ultralight-packs/4…

Hammock – Warbonnet Ridgerunner –
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com​

Rain Fly – Custom 13' Warbonnet Mountain Fly –
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com​

Tent – Zpacks Duplex –
https://zpacks.com/products/duplex-tent

Top Quilt –
UGQ Outside 40 degrees bandit –
https://ugqoutdoor.com/top-quilts/ban…

Hammock equipment 20 degrees hollow –
https://hammockgear.com​

Under quilt-
Loco Libre -20 Degree Ridge Reaper with 900 – fill power goose down – https://www.locolibregear.com​

Garmin In-Reach Mini Communicator
https://amzn.to/3A29lxJ

Brooks Cascadia 15 Trail Runners –
https://amzn.to/3A29lxJ

6 Moon Designs UL Umbrella –
https://amzn.to/35L9KXl

Anker Power Bank –
https://amzn.to/2Uxx2xv

Nitecore NU25 headlight –
https://amzn.to/3vPU9Ao

Hilltop Packs custom food bag –
https://www.hilltoppacks.com/#/

REI Magma 850 Hooded Down Jacket (Seasonal) –
https://www.rei.com​

Custom Double Pocket Gadget Bag from Hilltop Packs-
https://www.hilltoppacks.com​

Sea to Summit compression dry bag
https://www.rei.com/product/867058/se…

Cascade Mountain Tech Hiking Poles-
https://amzn.to/35PfrDr

Toaks Cooking Pot 550ML-
https://amzn.to/3qycNfb

Fancy party stove-
https://youtu.be/JkgbwOs3oyE​

Toaks spoon with long handle
https://amzn.to/3j30HJ8

REI rain pants –
https://www.rei.com/product/137186/re…

Outdoor Research Helium II raincoat –
https://amzn.to/3j7TPu7

Sealskinz waterproof socks –
https://amzn.to/2PAEEfZ

CNOC 2 liter water bag –
Currently not available

Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter –
https://amzn.to/2TYmPK6

Seat cushion –
https://amzn.to/2TYmPK6

Camera iPhone 12 Pro Max

External microphone – Shure AMV88-
https://amzn.to/38GEuut

Ultrapod lightweight camera tripod –
https://amzn.to/3qm3wq6

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