View Full Version : What kind of electronic communication device do you use? if any?
I have heard of some using cell phones, kindles, ipads etc. while on the trail. Wondering which is your favorite device?
Wise Old Owl
06-02-2012, 22:55
4 oz Droid - cus Kindle is an app.
Cookerhiker
06-02-2012, 22:58
Recent thread on this subject for you: http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?80929-Email-writing-pocketmail-type-device-etc
Recent thread on this subject for you: http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/show...ype-device-etc (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?80929-Email-writing-pocketmail-type-device-etc) very technical...pros/cons. I am wondering what everyone is using
Andrewsobo
06-03-2012, 11:40
Kindle keyboard 3G.
Free 3G service in 85 countries (literally, I don't pay a dime and I can use the internet anywhere I want). I use gmail to send texts directly to phones, and I've actually dropped my current phone service to just use my kindle + gmail in order to cut down on expenses a little more.
Perfect for thru hiking as it gets reception in a lot of places, weights 8.5 oz, plays mp3s, reads books, and can send text messages without a cell phone contract/service plan/monthly fee.
I'm just hoping that cold weather doesn't kill it.
Lone Wolf
06-03-2012, 12:42
I have heard of some using cell phones, kindles, ipads etc. while on the trail. Wondering which is your favorite device?
i have an AM/FM radio
IP over Avian Carrier
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_over_Avian_Carriers
IP over Avian Carrier
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_over_Avian_Carriers
Where do i get one of them
douginky
06-03-2012, 16:38
iPhone for pix and comms with SHMBO. iPod Shuffle for tunes in the tent.
Feral Bill
06-03-2012, 19:07
IP over Avian Carrier
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_over_Avian_Carriers Filthy disgusting repusive lice ridden boids
iPhone for pix and comms with SHMBO. iPod Shuffle for tunes in the tent.
I like the shuffle idea... no battery robbing screen backlights and such. Do they even still make those?
I just have an iphone, but hate the idea of killling its battery by accident overnight, playing music.