Technology Archives - PopUpBackpacker https://popupbackpacker.com/category/technology/ Nick's Excellent Camping and Backpacking Adventures Sat, 27 Dec 2025 18:50:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://popupbackpacker.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/cropped-avatar-backpacking2-e1475607492124-32x32.jpg Technology Archives - PopUpBackpacker https://popupbackpacker.com/category/technology/ 32 32 38683869 Backpacking & Technology https://popupbackpacker.com/backpacking-technology/ Sat, 27 Dec 2025 18:50:02 +0000 https://popupbackpacker.com/?p=153165 Backpacking has long been somewhat defined by its simplicity, self-reliance, and a close connection to the natural world. In recent years, however, modern technology has become deeply integrated into outdoor recreation. GPS devices, smartphones, satellite communicators, and social media have changed how people plan, experience, and remember their trips. While these tools seemingly provide benefits, … Continue reading Backpacking & Technology →

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]]> 153165 Ford Motor Company’s $19.5 Billion EV Bust https://popupbackpacker.com/ford-motor-companys-19-5-billion-ev-bust/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:03:41 +0000 https://popupbackpacker.com/?p=153088 What’s Up With That? In the news . . . From the Wall Street Journal (Dec 15 2025): Ford Motor said Monday it expected to take about $19.5 billion in charges, mainly tied to its electric-vehicle business, a massive hit as the automaker retrenches in the face of sinking EV demand. Ford, which has lost $13 … Continue reading Ford Motor Company’s $19.5 Billion EV Bust →

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]]> 153088 Campground Etiquette: We need to talk about trash https://popupbackpacker.com/campground-etiquette-we-need-to-talk-about-trash/ Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:51:21 +0000 https://popupbackpacker.com/?p=151562 Over the past 25-30 years trash has loomed large as a problem at our at our public campgrounds. At least it is something I have noticed with increasing regularity. Who are these horrible people who do this? Or maybe the people don’t know the rules? Perhaps a better question might be, “Why is it happening?” … Continue reading Campground Etiquette: We need to talk about trash →

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]]> 151562 Backup Your Computer Data! 3-2-1 https://popupbackpacker.com/backup-your-computer-data-3-2-1/ Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:41:47 +0000 https://popupbackpacker.com/?p=151020 Hey, this is a backpacking and camping website, right? So, what’s the connection between So, what’s the link between backing up your computer and these cool hobbies? Most of us snap pictures during our backpacking and camping trips. Some folks even record videos. Others bring along music and other stuff to keep them entertained. You … Continue reading Backup Your Computer Data! 3-2-1 →

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]]> 151020 Been Busy After a Dumb Mistake — Time to Plan our Next Adventure https://popupbackpacker.com/been-busy-after-a-dumb-mistake-time-to-plan-our-next-adventure/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 23:31:33 +0000 https://popupbackpacker.com/?p=150873 Senior Moments Where has Nick been? I haven’t posted in a while. Been busy installing a new patio roof. And now it is time to plan our next camping adventure. Here’s an update of what I’ve been doing. What I have been doing is the consequence of a dumb decision I made four years ago. … Continue reading Been Busy After a Dumb Mistake — Time to Plan our Next Adventure →

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