[pct-l] WAS: device advice NOW: The Devices We Carry

[matt maxon]

Mike
I have a Sanyo RL-4930(?) it is a dual mode digital/analog sprint job....

No roaming charges

Analog works better with a poor signal, and analog service is more 
common in rural  areas

Regards
Matt

Mike Saenz wrote:
> Re: the GPS thing- without a map and the knowledge of how to read it, a
> GPS can only give you info on your location that can be passed along to
> others via radio/sat phone/cell phone for SAR. This could be (and has
> already been proved to be) valuable information in itself. But if you're
> using it for navigation IN ADDITION to map/compass, it can be convenient
> but not necessary. Optimally, you should know how to navigate XC with
> just a map & compass. These skills aren't difficult to learn and once
> learned are actually a lot of fun to practice while hiking (at least to
> us map-geeks). I use my GPS for information on my daily hike progress-
> time stopped/ time moving, current elevation, average MPH, etc. For me,
> this info helps me regulate my pace throughout the day. If I see I'm
> ahead of schedule, I either recalculate/rethink my destination, or slow
> down to enjoy the sights more.
>
> Re: Devices-
>
> I just purchased a Solio solar charger! I'm hoping the unit is capable
> of powering my devices while in use. I also hope it stores enough charge
> to fully re-charge my device's batteries. The unit itself is pretty
> lightweight (I haven't confirmed the weight yet), but all the cables I
> need (particularly for my satellite radio receiver) weigh just as much
> as the Solio unit. I need to find someone who can splice an adapter and
> shorten cords...
>
> I carry the following electronics on the trail:
>
> Sirius Stilleto satellite radio receiver
> Garmin "Foretrex" GPS
> Olympus "Stylus" camera
> Cell phone
> iRiver MP3 player (now replaced by the Stiletto)
> and now- a Solio charger
>
> My GPS is powered by two, AAA batteries. If I keep my GPS on the entire
> day, it uses two batteries per day. I'm thinking about getting
> rechargeable batteries now that I have a solar charger.
>
> My camera has a separate "cradle" charger for it's rechargeable battery.
> I've gone over a week on the trail with one charge, so I probably won't
> be packing it's charger.
>
> My cell phone is part of my safety net. I don't leave without it. But
> it's one of those Motorola "Razr" phones and it's about as light as they
> come.
>
> I carried my MP3 player on my last hike because I didn't have way to
> recharge my Stiletto. But now that I think I have a viable solar
> charger, I'll probably leave it at home.
>
> I've heard of camcorders packed into the field. I've also heard of
> palmtops and the pocket mail gizmos. What else are we packing?
> Without getting into a whole "get back to nature / leave civilization
> behind" debate, I'd like to hear everyone's thoughts about just why we
> pack these things. A couple days ago, I thought this was a great way to
> use technology on the trail. Now that I look at the list of electronics
> I have, I'm asking myself some interesting questions...
>
>
> Michael  Saenz
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>
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