[pct-l] Electronic charging

[Wayne Smith]

I know this is sort of a smart ass response but the easiest charging
solution for on trail is to not take anything that needs charging.   Today
is the 19th anniversary of my original thruhike.  Back in 1997 the only
things I carried that used electricity were a small flashlight and a
Walkman.  Both used AA batteries so it was simple to just throw a couple in
each resupply box.  That's right, I carried NO PHONE!  Shocking to so many
of today's thruhikers but back then few people would have even wanted to
carry a phone.  Hiking the PCT was all about disconnecting back then.
I also used a camera that required no batteries.
I will admit though that the one exception I would make if I were to do it
again would be a digital camera, and they don't make many that use AA
batteries anymore so I guess I would be stuck.  The ability to take
hundreds more pictures would be worth it.

I felt like writing this just to put the idea into some people's heads that
you can have an awesome thruhike without much technology.  Plenty of people
did throughout the past.

Gretzky '97
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Today's Topics:

   1. Electronic Charging Appliances (Mike Belanger)
   2. Getting Trail-Buff (Mike Belanger)


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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 1 May 2016 19:01:10 -0700
From: Mike Belanger <mikes4b22 at hotmail.com>
To: PCT-List <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Subject: [pct-l] Electronic Charging Appliances
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Hello All,

What sort of options can you recommend for on- and off-trail charging of
electronics (phone and GPS with AAA)?

My new phone doesn't have a removable battery so I am looking at portable
USB chargers to take with me but with many weighing in at over a pound this
just seems like overkill. I also have a GPS which takes AAA so I can swap
those out but will want to recharge whenever possible.

What sort of mAh's are reasonable for about two/three full charges? What
sort of amps give a reasonable recharge time...and how long is "reasonable"
exactly?

Would you recommend a portable charger with removable AA/AAA batteries (if
such a thing exists) instead of a solid core?

How about a solar charger? My gut tells me no but I'll throw it out there
for debate.

What sort of wall chargers do you use for rapid multiple charging devices?

Any general tips for extending battery life on-trail and decreasing
recharge times in-town?

Thanks in advance all of you wonderful folks!

Regards,
Michael

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Message: 2
Date: Sun, 1 May 2016 19:04:32 -0700
From: Mike Belanger <mikes4b22 at hotmail.com>
To: PCT-List <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Subject: [pct-l] Getting Trail-Buff
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Hello All,

Can anyone point me?to some good websites or videos with yoga and
calisthenic routines specific to?trail-related stresses and strains on the
body?

I'm looking at?simple, full body stretches and self-weight (or maybe some
simple, improvised?weight) workouts I can do both on- and off-trail in the
mornings and evenings?to prevent common hiking injuries (feet, ankles,
knees, hips, and back come to?mind) with the additional benefit of
maintaining my strength and flexibility.?I've already got a cardio workout
planned for the remainder of the day. ;-)

I have been attending a?class at the Berkeley REI for Yoga for the
Outdoors, but any additional?resources or information would be much
obliged.?I might also look into EarthGym and purchasing some Monkii Bars,
we'll?see?.

Regards,
Michael


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