[pct-l] Social Networking, Kickoff, Narcissism and the quest for Triple Clowning

[JPL]

Good post, couple questions.  I wasn't aware of the "Mirror" ap for smart 
phones but on checking I see that there are actually several.  Who knew!  Is 
there one that you prefer?
Another point is that using all those aps would drain the battery faster. 
Is that a consideration?  I guess just another of the many trade-offs that 
is part and parcel of backpacking.


-----Original Message----- 
From: Scott Iceberg
Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 7:27 AM
To: Jennifer Zimmerman ; pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Social Networking, Kickoff,Narcissism and the quest for 
Triple Clowning

Not using a smartphone means I end up carrying ten other things.
The smartphone serves as the following and more:

Camera
Camcorder
GPS
Maps
Music Player
Video Player
Compass
Flashlight
Journal
Permits (I'm taking pictures of my complete permits. I won't carry them)
Phone
PCT guide
Mirror (good enough to use for putting in my contacts)

Yeah I think I'll stick with the smart phone.



________________________________
From: Jennifer Zimmerman <jenniferlzim at gmail.com>
To: "pct-l at backcountry.net" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 12:02 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Social Networking, Kickoff, Narcissism and the quest 
for Triple Clowning

Normally I couldn't care less about social media but I find that I disagree
with you. I plan to keep an online journal while we hike. The
enthusiastic support I've received through it already - from family,
friends, coworkers, people we barely know - is one of the most honest and
uplifting things I've ever experienced on the Internet. It's made my trip
more fulfilling and we haven't even started yet.


>  Any thru-hikers this year NOT using social networking and NOT using
> electronic gadgets? If so, I assure you your hike will be much more
> fulfilling. Enjoy 2013!
>
>
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