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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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