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Post by cweston on Feb 9, 2016 18:58:26 GMT -8
One thing I've added to my kit is a one time recharge little power stick that weighs about an ounce. They come in multiples up to at least 5x charges for an iPhone Plus at weights competitive with solar charging outfits and as they can be topped up by the car's 12 v system make for a useful travel option. That's intriguing: I've never used a phone in the BC, but that could be really handy for more conventional forms of travel.
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Post by cweston on Feb 9, 2016 19:02:48 GMT -8
For myself I leave nothing of value in my car at trailhead, remote or in a park. So my phone is coming with me, just like my wallet, though as I have other cameras it's powered off and tucked away. I don't pack my whole wallet, but I always have some cash, my ID, and a credit card. It adds very little weight to my pack, and the one time I had to bail due to dangerous weather in the Colorado Sangres, and ended up on the Crestone side, when my car was on the Westcliffe side (100+ miles away by road), the cash and the plastic came in very handy.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Feb 9, 2016 20:43:39 GMT -8
One thing I've added to my kit is a one time recharge little power stick that weighs about an ounce. They come in multiples up to at least 5x charges for an iPhone Plus at weights competitive with solar charging outfits and as they can be topped up by the car's 12 v system make for a useful travel option. That's intriguing: I've never used a phone in the BC, but that could be really handy for more conventional forms of travel. thsts pretty much my use, I tossed the freebie I got into my bag on the off chance I got caught out with some need for a topoff when visiting somewhere. When I got it I thought it was cute and looked online and saw the other sides. Anker seemed a popular manufacturer. These aren't power cases which to me is a plus as it doesn't add bulk to my phone, and my pocket, but just something at the bottom of my messenger bag.
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Post by tallgrass on Feb 10, 2016 10:22:35 GMT -8
For cameras, I'm a big fan of the waterproof/shockproof line from Panasonic I have one similar. It's never failed me yet and has survived whitewater rafting & lots of swims in the pool due to my daughter. If you want something a little more substantial, look into the Micro 4/3 mount from Panasonic & Olympus. Can take very, very good photos and the camera & lens size is substantially smaller than an APS or Full Frame mount.
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