Goodbye Technology

BigBackyard · 03-09-2010, 05:02 AM

When you go hiking do you always leave technology behind? How tempted are you to take a cell phone and leave it turned on?

OpenAir · 03-09-2010, 05:16 AM

We have a cell phone that is kept fully charged but not turned on. Honestly its not much use anyway since most of the places we go we have no signal anyway.

paloma · 03-09-2010, 06:07 AM

We bring cellphones just in case there is an emergency but you have to locate a spot for a signal first so you know where to go for an emergency call.

Flannelshirt · 03-09-2010, 01:39 PM

I bring my cellphone along just in case of an emergency. People have been saved from tough situations because they had cell phones.

boomerang · 03-09-2010, 01:45 PM

I usually leave technology behind when hiking, and my cellphone is the only gadget I bring. Like the others said, it will be useful especially if something goes wrong with your hiking.

failghe · 03-09-2010, 08:09 PM

Well it depends for me. I always bring the cell phone and leave it on vibrate only so as not to disturb others. Just in case of emergency phone calls coming in or out. And I use it for keeping time as I don't wear a watch anymore.
As far as the other technologies I do bring my MP3 player and headphones turned way down so I can barely hear it if the mood hits to keep me moving along. And the camera I bring for those cool shots, also good for those trail crossings to remind me sometimes if I need to retrace my steps.

Valley · 03-09-2010, 08:30 PM

Yep I like to bring along a MP3 player if the mood strikes, and a cheap cellphone just in case

Pebbles · 03-10-2010, 03:55 PM

I always have my cellphone with me and on when I go for my hikes. Like the other posters have stated, I like to know I can be reached in an emergency. I also bring my camera if we go on a hike as a family, for those candid, and not-so-candid shots.

Camoguy · 03-11-2010, 06:33 PM

Same here. I have gotten some of the most beautiful shots of the wilderness with my trusty digital camera. And of course I bring the cell phone, turned off but with me just in case. As far as music, I listen to the wildlife and nature. I'd rather not bring the phone but the wife makes me promise-just in case.

grand · 03-12-2010, 04:24 AM

I bring my cellphone with me everywhere I go. Can't tell when an emergency comes up, so it's always handy to have it with me.