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Food Lockers and Bear Spray in Yosemite
Posted On: Feb 06, 2012
Submitted By: snusmumriken
Submitted By: snusmumriken
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READERS COMMENTS
I have yet to use my iphone as a GPS. But if you are using enough power to drain the phone it has to get very hot. Hot enough to damage it when used continously. Containing it in a case would only contain more heat.
Posted: Oct 05, 2010 danjamm
Cell phone coverage in the wilderness? Is it wise to count on a nav tool that can't be counted on? What am I missing here?
Posted: May 03, 2010 John Payne
Sounds great but I have yet to find a tougher I-phone case than the otterbox. They also make one that is waterproof.
Posted: Mar 19, 2010 Paul
But it still doesn't protect the screen. Nor it doesn't protect against moisture. I want a water proof case that doubles as a battery pack.
Posted: Mar 12, 2010 Skittle
Get one now or be a loser - I mean be lost
Posted: Feb 26, 2010 Bill
Good call Kristin. I bought one of these a few weeks ago and it is awesome!
Posted: Feb 23, 2010 James Edward Mills
great vid Kristin!!
Posted: Feb 23, 2010 Jodie
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