I'm not a tech guy and seeing all the idiots staring into their phones 24/7 makes me sad for the state of man kind.

A year ago I got my first Smart Phone, and indeed, it ran through the Batt in a day or less. Useless for travel. But I learned how to shut down all the Android stuff ... so it's better now ... until you use it ... them batt dips down fast.

My previous (very old) Nokia was just a simple PHONE ... it could text but do nothing else. It was from early 2000's ... so a true antique to hi tech wizards ... who would literally burst out laughing at the site of it!

But out camping for 5 days ... guess who's phone never went down and who's battery would last TWO WEEKS? Yep, the old Nokia. I never brought a charger when taking shorter rides. All four guys I was with had to EAT CROW and beg to use my phone. Love it!

A low cost company here (USA) called TracFone sold them ... and I believe they still sell a few very basic models? Perhaps these are good on battery life? Dunno? They are NOT smart phones. They are so cheap, maybe worth a shot?

For my Smart Phone I've rigged power off the bike so can charge on the move. But it's a pain. More to break, get wet, short out and go wrong.

I still have TWO of the old Nokia Phones ... I wonder if I could re-activate them for travel? The batteries are just amazing. My Smart Phone gets so hot when on line ... I fear it may catch fire! (Samsung)