Kit items

Have spent today researching some of the various kit items that I may need to buy, mainly in the IT department.  After looking into ways of keeping my smartphone charged on the go and deeming it not really feasable (15 hours of direct sunlight to charge by solar panel - not likely in August in the Highlands; the various AA battery chargers, though really cheap, from what I've read online not really effective), I've come around to the idea that getting a cheap handset with a really long battery life (eg. LG A100) is a safer plan. 

I've also ordered a GPS unit as a back up for my navigational skills when the going gets tough.  The principal features I wanted in addition to robustness and weather hardiness to withstand the elements were an onscreen display of OS 1:50000 maps with position, the option of running it on AA batteries (as there will be lots of time between potential mains recharges), and a unit which didn't necessarily require to be connected to the computer in order for routes to be programmed.  After lots of thought I opted for the Satmap Active 10.  Now to wait for it to arrive so I can play with my new toy!