I think calling that comment &quot;FUD&quot; is a bit harsh - there is no doubt that casual users relying exclusively on smartphones for navigation without the ability to fall back on a traditional map and compass is a real problem. I&#x27;ve seen plenty of reports of this in the UK and seen warnings about it in the Alps.<p><i>&quot;The root cause of getting lost is usually a lack of adequate navigation skills, no matter what technology is being used. In many cases, walkers do not have the skills to read a map or navigate effectively. Some mistakenly think that carrying a Smartphone or gps means that they do not need these skills, which is a recipe for disaster, for all the reasons given above.&quot;</i><p><a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.mcofs.org.uk&#x2F;navigation-gpsandsmartphones.asp" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.mcofs.org.uk&#x2F;navigation-gpsandsmartphones.asp</a>