shiftingGEARS
Well-known member
Use the stars to navigate i'd say, but bring whatever you feel you might need. Its all a matter of personal preference.
However, keep in mind that you're easily tracked if you're carrying any network cellphones, especially one with on-board GPS.
I'd say no to the CCG - there's a reason those are handed from person to person. Maybe if you had a password but still some tech savvy kid could get it in no time. Just my thoughtsi'd do it. An iPhone would be easy to carry/conceal/protect, and the benefits seem pretty tremendous (I'd kill for Brick Attack on a long siding!!!).
Edit: someone should really write some trainhopping specific iPhone apps. CCG, Rail Atlas, ACTS, scanner, etc...