>>1324000>The maps or pathfinding might need mobile data, depends on the app honestly. Predownload the maps and you're gtg
>Also phone batteries vs a Garmin that lasts 20hrs Phones will easily last for a long time if you aren't running network constantly. I charge mine every two days and it's only 4000mAh. If it's an issue, you can get a power bank.
>Also dropping a phone in water vs dropping a Garmin in waterReasonable point I guess, although they do make waterproof phones. I just don't drop things.
>Also dropping a phone down a hill vs dropping a Garmin down a hillAre you talking about losing it off a ridge, or impact damage? A decent case and screen cover will make a phone pretty sturdy.
I was kind of shocked when I was borrowing my dad's GPS and compared it to my phone on a peak with no cell coverage. Exactly the same info, except my phone screen was brighter and had higher resolution. Pretty cool really.
