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

[Daniel Zellman]

On the other hand, dropping my camera into a creek, doesn't mean I also
lose my maps, compass, etc. If you drop or lose or break your smartphone, a
lot goes out with it....

Each to their own...

-dz

On Friday, March 22, 2013, Scott Iceberg 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 <javascript:;>>
> To: "pct-l at backcountry.net <javascript:;>" <pct-l at backcountry.net<javascript:;>
> >
> 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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-dz (mobile)