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Question: Do you bring stuff to read on backcountry trips?


No, I never have enough time 8 (38.1%) Yes, I take an e-reader 0 (0.0%) Yes, I take books (hard copy) 13 (61.9%) Total votes: 21 « Created by: Joe_Schmeaux on: May 15^th, 2013 at 11:34pm »

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Poll #1: Do you bring stuff to read on canoe trips (Read 7370 times)

Joe_Schmeaux Inukshuk Offline Posts: 395 Location: Alberta Joined: Mar 23^rd, 2010	Poll #1: Do you bring stuff to read on canoe trips May 15^th, 2013 at 11:34pm	Quote Print Post
	If you use an e-reader, I'd be curious to know what your experiences are. What kind do you have? Are they worth it because of the weight saving? Or because of the number of books you can bring? Or not at all?


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Mad_Mat Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1549 Joined: Apr 21^st, 2003	Re: Poll #1: Do you bring stuff to read on canoe trips Reply #1 - May 16^th, 2013 at 1:06pm	Quote Print Post
	i checked the never have enough time box - which is mostly true, but if I had more time for leisure, I'd spend it fishing or exploring the lakes, or paddling farther, rather than reading a book. besides, books are heavy. I brought a book with me on a climbing trip to Joshua Tree NP this April - I'm always the first one up in the morning, but my climbing partner is the last one to crawl out of his tent - book came in handy waiting an hour or more for him to get his ass in gear. so I can see where having some reading material on a group trip might come in handy.


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Jim J Solo Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1195 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Joined: Apr 6^th, 2007	Re: Poll #1: Do you bring stuff to read on canoe trips Reply #2 - May 16^th, 2013 at 1:54pm	Quote Print Post
	I prefer a collection of short stories book rather than a novel. I don't plan on reading much, mostly try and journal everyday. But I have found it nice on wind-bound days.


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Jimbo Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4600 Location: Florida Joined: Oct 6^th, 2002	Re: Poll #1: Do you bring stuff to read on canoe trips Reply #3 - May 16^th, 2013 at 7:18pm	Quote Print Post
	I journal everyday. I bring along a beat-up paperback. Unless it is an oldie-but-goodie, I use pages I'm finished with as fire-starter. Generally don't read much, though, unless it's a windbound day. Jimbo


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Gavia Inukshuk Offline Posts: 165 Joined: Jul 4^th, 2011	Re: Poll #1: Do you bring stuff to read on canoe trips Reply #4 - May 16^th, 2013 at 11:27pm	Quote Print Post
	Always ALWAYS bring reading material - usually a couple of smallish books that support the theme of my retreat (if there is one). I also bring a book of the hardest crossword puzzles I can find.


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Spartan2 Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1607 Location: Horton, Michigan Joined: Feb 1^st, 2005	Re: Poll #1: Do you bring stuff to read on canoe trips Reply #5 - May 17^th, 2013 at 5:33pm	Quote Print Post
	I took a book on my iPod touch on a canoe trip once, and found that the battery lasted for about five days, but I didn't read a lot. It was very small, lightweight and made for some pleasant reading. I might do it again some time. I like reading books on the iPod, such as on a plane, or in the car. It is very light to hold, and the night reading setting is easy on the eyes. We always take a couple of small paperbacks, and exchange them when we are done. Kent Krueger books are favorites, or something light--grisly murder mysteries are favorites. Not something we would read at home and nothing serious.


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Kerry Inukshuk Offline Posts: 427 Location: Toronto Joined: May 13^th, 2010	Re: Poll #1: Do you bring stuff to read on canoe trips Reply #6 - May 17^th, 2013 at 6:37pm	Quote Print Post
	When my wife and I do our annual 3 week trip we generally take 3 or 4 books between us. I fish, my wife doesn't so she reads 3 books to my one. Still, 3 or 4 books can add up weight and bulk-wise so I looked into an e-reader as a possible solution. The problem for us is that a fully charged e-reader might make it for 5 or 6 days before it needs re-charging. It's not like you can carry extra batteries so that more or less put the kibosh on e-readers for us. If it weren't for the charging problem, it would be a great solution. For shorter trips it might make sense except for shorter trips you'd probably only take one book, so what's the gain?


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intrepid_camper Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1348 Location: Northern Minnesota Joined: Jul 12^th, 2004	Re: Poll #1: Do you bring stuff to read on canoe trips Reply #7 - May 17^th, 2013 at 7:15pm	Quote Print Post
	I always take one or two small books altho I seldom get a chance to read and sometimes in 10-14 days do not even open them up. The subjects have to do with where I am at, what I am doing, like wildflower guide or some fur trader's journeys along the MN/Ontario border, etc. I have taken larger books but between the weight and the fact I might never get around to reading, I've given that up.


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Paddle_Guy Inukshuk Offline Posts: 300 Location: Western Michigan Joined: Feb 10^th, 2003	Re: Poll #1: Do you bring stuff to read on canoe trips Reply #8 - May 18^th, 2013 at 11:14am	Quote Print Post
	I always bring a book for those "just in case" times.


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Solus Inukshuk Offline Posts: 967 Location: Northern Minnesota Joined: Oct 6^th, 2006	Re: Poll #1: Do you bring stuff to read on canoe trips Reply #9 - May 18^th, 2013 at 1:47pm	Quote Print Post
	I usually take a book or two and now take a basic Kindle. The charge is good for a couple of weeks (Kerry, the new "paperwhite" claims 8 weeks of battery life) of heavy reading (though on a really cold trip it does not last as well), certainly more than I will read. I admit I find a certain guilty pleasure in being wind or rain bound making a chaise lounge with my pfd, a cup of coffee and some well-crafted bit of prose.


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