[pct-l] Social Networking, Kickoff, Narcissism and the quest for Triple Clowning

[Fred Walters]

Whilst I would intend to carry a smartphone, I would definitely not see one
as a replacement for Maps, compass and flashlight.  Too easy for it to fail
(or battery goes flat).  I regard one as a convenience/backup for printed
maps (or maybe the other way round).

Similarly, if relying for a smartphone for some of the other functions you
list (e.g. Camera, Journal, music player, etc.) then I suspect a Smartphone
alone would not be enough - you'd need solar panels or external
power/changer to keep the thing charged.

Maybe I am ld fashioned but I would always recommend people take printed
maps - which continue to work after that "not so slick" river crossing, or
than drop or fall, etc.

On Fri, Mar 22, 2013 at 11:27 AM, Scott Iceberg <scotticeberg at yahoo.com>wrote:

> Not using a smartphone means I end up carrying ten other things.
> The smartphone serves as the following and more:
>
> Camera
> Camcorder
> GPS
> Maps
> Music Player
> Video Player
> Compass
> Flashlight
> Journal
> Permits (I'm taking pictures of my complete permits. I won't carry them)
> Phone
> PCT guide
> Mirror (good enough to use for putting in my contacts)
>
> Yeah I think I'll stick with the smart phone.
>
>
>
> ________________________________
>  From: Jennifer Zimmerman <jenniferlzim at gmail.com>
> To: "pct-l at backcountry.net" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 12:02 AM
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Social Networking, Kickoff, Narcissism and the quest
> for Triple Clowning
>
> Normally I couldn't care less about social media but I find that I disagree
> with you. I plan to keep an online journal while we hike. The
> enthusiastic support I've received through it already - from family,
> friends, coworkers, people we barely know - is one of the most honest and
> uplifting things I've ever experienced on the Internet. It's made my trip
> more fulfilling and we haven't even started yet.
>
>
> >  Any thru-hikers this year NOT using social networking and NOT using
> > electronic gadgets? If so, I assure you your hike will be much more
> > fulfilling. Enjoy 2013!
> >
> >
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