[pct-l] The changing culture of connectivity

[Tortoise]

My take on many of these ads is that the devices are somehow necessary 
for one to enjoy or perhaps even do the outdoor activity.
ie: If one doesn't have a GPS with all the waypoints loaded how can one 
follow the route?

Tortoise

<> He who finishes last, wins! <>



Paul Magnanti wrote:
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>   
>>> So I don't have anything against devices. Like you I'm against the  
>>> cultural assumption that you are irresponsible not to.
>>>       
>
> BINGO!  And, I think that is where we are headed.
>
> Look at ads for communication devices in outdoor magazines. They subtle (not so subtle?) implication
> is that only fools go into the backcountry without the magic devices.
>
> Granted, I AM a fool..but not for the above reasons. ;)
>
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