equipmentusually already ownedused in 3 side quests

Smartphone with GPS

A modern phone with location services. Runs navigation apps and GPS-dependent software—battery life and satellite reception quality matter for outdoor activities lasting several hours.

What to look for

  1. 1Full charge before starting (100% battery)
  2. 2GPS/GNSS capable (all smartphones since ~2010)
  3. 3Offline map download option for areas with poor cell service
  4. 4Power bank compatibility for sessions over 3 hours

Used for: running navigation and mapping apps · GPS-based location games · route tracking and waypoint marking

Side quests that use it

Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.