I also live in the PNW, and yes, no cell service where I hike/backpack. I don't need cell service to use the programs I mention above, all work without cell service. I can also use compass/map quite well, so I don't need electronics. But I do enjoy what some offer.

I know that luddite leanings are fairly prevalent among the geezer set (and I use that term fondly, as I'm a geezer myself :-), but, of course, only for those things we decide we have no use for. Not sure how many still mow their lawns with old, non-gas/electric push mowers, or how many don't have a microwave in the house...