RedDoug
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Post by RedDoug on Dec 21, 2018 9:10:51 GMT -8
On a lighter note, related to the video; am I the only one who thinks that the ukulele is a blight upon humanity? I'll take technology in the back country over a ukulele any day! I have seen a few musical instruments in the background. always amazes me. But then I carry my own extra junk so whatever on that.
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toejam
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Post by toejam on Dec 21, 2018 9:23:52 GMT -8
am I the only one who thinks that the ukulele is a blight upon humanity? As a person who sometimes packs a ukulele into the backcountry, I have to agree. Ukuleles aren't very loud and can't be heard from a distance. One of the greatest experiences I've had backpacking was listening to a beautiful woman sing while accompanied by ukulele.
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Post by hikingtiger on Dec 21, 2018 9:26:05 GMT -8
am I the only one who thinks that the ukulele is a blight upon humanity? In the backcountry? may be, but hyoh. Otherwise, not so much.
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Post by Lamebeaver on Dec 21, 2018 9:58:13 GMT -8
But not sure what the big deal about using a cell phone GPS as opposed to regular GPS? For many of us, the cell phone has replaced the GPS and camera. There are plenty of GPS and navigation apps (I like Avenza). If you turn off the phone buy putting it in airplane mode, the GPS still functions, and battery drain is dramatically reduced. I still carry a map and compass, but it's one less thing I need go keep up-to-date.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2018 10:20:28 GMT -8
I much prefer my Garmin handheld over any of the smart phone apps I've tried.
Like many other multi function devices, IMO, you don't get the best of any one thing but rather, a compromise on most functions.
While I like my Iphone, IMO, it really isn't a great phone, but given all the other stuff it does I can live with it.
Battery life on a smart phone is an issue with me.....my Garmin will last 25 hours.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2018 16:37:33 GMT -8
I much prefer my Garmin handheld over any of the smart phone apps I've tried. Like many other multi function devices, IMO, you don't get the best of any one thing but rather, a compromise on most functions. While I like my Iphone, IMO, it really isn't a great phone, but given all the other stuff it does I can live with it. Battery life on a smart phone is an issue with me.....my Garmin will last 25 hours. Late to post as usual........ I am truly a Luddite. I would never think of using my phone. For one thing it does not have an integrated compass, and the GPS function misleads me all the time while driving. I just don't trust it. If I carry it, it's switched off and in the top lid of my pack. I prefer my Garmin handheld over the phone. Much more accurate, but it too is usually turned off and in a holster. I relish traveling by map and compass, and will use the Garmin just for the fun of it. In recent years I've seen/heard many stories of hikers that ended up in trouble when their phone battery died. It's all they had. For me - I carry two ways to navigate, three means to start a fire, and shelter/clothing a notch above whatever conditions I expect. I go solo, and I want to make sure I get home. As for photography - micro 4/3 camera with two lenses and a small tripod. No its not as light as using my phone, and I don't care, I've carried a camera all my hiking 'career' and I really don't intend to change that. The photos are worth it!
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Post by RumiDude on Dec 28, 2018 18:52:03 GMT -8
I do not mind people using their cell phone to navigate. I don't even care if they text or whatever when within cell coverage. Just don't be talking on your phone around me. And don't be playing your music out loud around me. That goes for both recorded music or live. If you ask and I say OK, then go ahead.
But I try to stay disconnected to things off the trail as much as possible. I don't want to talk with people back home, and that includes my wife. It has nothing to do with my wife and everything to do with why I enjoy time in the backcountry in the first place. Communicating with back home runs counter to all that. There's time enough for that when I return.
Does that make me a retro-grouch?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2018 6:01:36 GMT -8
I do not mind people using their cell phone to navigate. I don't even care if they text or whatever when within cell coverage. Just don't be talking on your phone around me. And don't be playing your music out loud around me. That goes for both recorded music or live. If you ask and I say OK, then go ahead. But I try to stay disconnected to things off the trail as much as possible. I don't want to talk with people back home, and that includes my wife. It has nothing to do with my wife and everything to do with why I enjoy time in the backcountry in the first place. Communicating with back home runs counter to all that. There's time enough for that when I return. Does that make me a retro-grouch? Rumi Nope not at all. In fact, We'd probably make good hiking partners. As long as you stayed out of sight and didn't try to talk to me.
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Post by panatomicx on Dec 29, 2018 7:05:54 GMT -8
When I leave civilization for my 6-7 day stays in the backcountry, I turn my cellphone off. I turn it back on when I’m in cellphone range, call my wife, and pretend to be from the Montana State Police. I rented a satphone once because my mother was doing poorly, my buddies called home a few times, I called once, but when I’m away, I want to be away. I didn’t use it again. We carry a handheld GPS, but mostly use the paper maps. That said, I really enjoyed Dixie’s vids!
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RedDoug
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Post by RedDoug on Dec 29, 2018 21:47:59 GMT -8
but when I’m away, I want to be away. That's exactly how I feel. My wife has asked my what to do if someone dies. I'll find out when I am home. Why let real life mess up a good hike? Or pretty close to that, anyway. I know I do not want to hear any news, weather reports, I just want to be out there. One never knows when it may be their last trip out, and why mess up a last trip with life stuff?
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Post by toejam on Dec 31, 2018 6:57:11 GMT -8
One never knows when it may be their last trip out, and why mess up a last trip with life stuff? I totally agree. However, a smartphone is still a great camera and navigation tool.
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