What gadgets to bring with?
There’s always a huge debate amongst my friends and I about which toys or technology are really essential for backpacking. I fall somewhere on the nerdier side, so I tend to bring a couple more gadgets with me.
My camera is always in my pocket. No exceptions there. I love photography and I am constantly snapping photos wherever I go. I keep two 2gb SD cards with me, as well as a 4gb thumb drive. Internet cafes and computer centers have become so common that I’m usually never too far from somewhere that will let me upload my pictures onto my thumb drive.
My phone. I have an unlocked quad-band phone that allows me to use any network around the world, though I rarely need it. I keep it off most of the time, barring any emergencies that crop up. It’s comforting to know that you can easily reach friends or family if it really becomes important.
My mp3 player is indispensable. I know, I know, they isolate you from truly interacting with others if you plug in all day, but they’re perfect for those long travel days. If you’re a budget traveler like myself it’s nice to have music to listen to on those lengthy train and bus rides. I even cheated a little bit and splurged on a solar charger. If I disappear into the jungle or the countryside I just need a patch of sunlight for a couple hours to keep me jammin’ through the night.
What travel gadgets can you just not do without?
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