chaga wrote on Dec 3^rd, 2016 at 1:08pm:

I purchased Sky Guide and it is pretty cool for identifying objects in the night sky but will it work there?

I have gotten a cell signal in the northern tier of the Q for a few years now, but nothing that would be adequate for data, such as using apps. So you could probably plan to get a semi-static-y phone call out, but your apps will never load.

I have taken a cell when going solo. One part safety device, but I'd also listen to a podcast in airplane mode every now and then. It was a "nice to have" when solo for a week, especially if you're spending a bunch of time under the tarp in a downpour.