[at-l] FM Radio

[giniajim]

I certainly agree with your comments about using a radio while hiking.  As noted in my first email, my purpose was to use the radio during training walks.  These are generally around my neighborhood, which I've done a million times of course; its a good chance to catch up on news and NPR programs.  My current radio is large and awkward, difficult to change stations while I'm walking.  
   I don't like to use a radio during  *real* hikes, for the reasons you mention.  But I do have a very small backpacking radio that I use in camp.
thnx again.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bror8588 at aol.com 
  To: jplynch at crosslink.net ; at-l at mailman.backcountry.net 
  Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 12:08 AM
  Subject: Re: [at-l] FM Radio


  In a message dated 2007-06-14 00:02:31 Eastern Daylight Time, jplynch at crosslink.net writes:
      Would that radio be compatible to use while walking; that's what I need, something to listen to while I'm walking.  (Might should be rainproof too!).
  The Grundig radio that I have is small enough to fit into a pocket and the wire for the headset could be used in rain or in sunny weather.  Check out Campmor on the Internet and see what they have to offer.

  I find that there are things to hear in the woods so I would not use my radio while walking.  The rustle of the leaves or grass might indicate the presence of a snake.  The call and song of the birds gives a certain connection with nature as the trail is trod.  Perhaps a larger animal could be seen if heard without the encumbrance of head phones while trekking.  Hikers talking, ahead on the trail or coming from behind might not be heard if one listens to the outside world.  

  Of course, each must choose what is important to each when walking along the path.

  Skylander





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