Recently I read a couple blog posts about the pros and cons of bringing a camera into the wilderness on hiking or backpacking trips. A few years ago I wrote about the enjoyment of not taking a camera (when I found the battery was dead at the trail head).
A Nostalgic Hike with Chuckawalla Bill
Familiar Places, Familiar Gear
I “recreated” a trip I did in 1978. Check out the gear list towards the end of the story to see how heavy our packs really were back when. We were light backpackers way before Jardine invented lightweight backpacking.
The Minimalist Shoe Craze
The other day I ordered a couple pairs of cross country (XC) racing flats. More precisely, I ordered some Mizuno Wave Universe 4’s to replace the two pair I wore out over the past year. This got me to thinking about the Minimalist Shoe Craze. Continue reading The Minimalist Shoe Craze
Backpacking with a Smart Phone: Multi-Tool or Anchor?
What’s Up With That?
It amazes me how many people hike with smart phones, or cell phones in general. Now don’t get me wrong, I am not anti-technology. I use my iPhone for business a lot. I travel and manage a field force of consultants with my smart phone. I check schedules, read reports, handle email, sync with my laptop, read books, listen to music, pay bills, and do a myriad of other tasks with my phone. I even talk to people on my phone. But I abhor and don’t utilize the “texting” function. I also keep it synced with my iPad. The smart phone allows me to be more productive when I am working. Continue reading Backpacking with a Smart Phone: Multi-Tool or Anchor?
