GPS vs smartphone

[yakimanoob]

Just curious.  How many of you guys carry a dedicated GPS unit, and why use (i.e., pay the $$ for) that rather than use a smartphone with the various map/gps apps on the market?

I've only ever used my phone, and I'm curious if I'm just missing some feature of the handheld GPS units that makes them superior. 

[buglebrush]

You may want to try the search function as this topic has been covered several times. 

[Magnum_Willys]

Have a dedicated gps but don't carry it anymore.  Do carry the Rhino radio with gps - gamechanger when hunting with family/friends.  Usually use Rhino for GPS with phone as backup or in rig navigation.

[Tbob]

In cold weather my phone dies in minutes.. Even on airplane mode just sitting in my pocket. I always carry a GPS.. Just makes me feel better.

[Stein]

Phone exclusive.

[Bob33]

I take both but leave my phone in the vehicle and carry a dedicated GPS when out of the vehicle.

[pianoman9701]

  The battery life on the Iphone sucks. The battery on the Rino will last for a week or more if I turn it off when not in use. Leaving it on all day uses about 15%. Having the 5W radio, locationing with partners, camera, texting between partners, makes it a very useful tool. The touch screen works with gloves on, too. Touch screen on the phone doesn't always work in cold and/or wet.