[pct-l] Electronic charging

Mon May 2 22:22:50 CDT 2016

I am so happy that you wrote this email. I only carry a phone because I promised a close friend that I would. It stays turned off in the bottom of my pack. There's no service anyway. I admit that I do go through culture/noise shock when returning to town, but am truly thankful that except for my pack being lighter being out there on trail is the same as it was for my '94 thruhike 
The loudest sound is my footsteps.  I go out there to disconnect from what I usually do. To change what I listen and respond to. To get up with the sun and sleep when I can't see anymore. 
Marmot

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> On May 2, 2016, at 6:16 PM, Wayne Smith <bumblefist at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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> 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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> 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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