Nowadays cellphones, or more precisely smart phones, are considered an important piece of equipment for backpackers. They are often included as one of the Ten Essentials.

If you feel one of these devices is essential then by all means carry one. It is not for me to tell someone what he or she should or should not carry with him or her on a backpacking trip.

On the other hand, cell phone users might be curious why I exclude it from my gear. Continue reading Why I Don’t Take a Cell Phone Backpacking →