I tended to map in the mornings and afternoons, even at night in lit up retail areas. Also maped on the shady side of the street as much as possible. But, yeah I found the same, on sunny day shade is needed to see the screen.

The battery life was usually 3-4 hrs, allowed for a break (lunch) while charging. Two batteries would be more effecient.

Cool! Yeah, can be very tiring work, mentally and physically -- I did all my work by myself. Great fun though and the results are rewarding.

No I didn't, thanks

Thanks Andy,

I think there is much potential in OSM, will be great to be a part of the community.

I watched a couple of videos from SotM 2008 -- thanks for putting them up. Also saw the video of your talk from SotM 2009.