How do I manage my cell phone battery in the backcountry?

January 26th, 2022 by Carl D

Carefully. But here are a few tips.

  1. You DEFINITELY want to ensure your phone is fully charged before you hop on the float plane.
  2. Make sure you turn Airplane mode on, so it’s not looking for signal.
  3. Switch to low power mode (if it’s an iPhone)
  4. Dim the screen a bit
  5. You can also buy a small battery pack. I use a small one by GoalZero.
  6. Some battery-hogging folks bring a small solar panel to recharge. That can help a ton.

And AGAIN, TURN IT ON AIRPLANE MODE.