Comments on: Should you bring a laptop while backpacking?

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:14:03 +0000

Good point. I actually did the same with the USB. I always charged all my devices via USB including my digital camera which I found only Samsung and Kodak did.
Thanks for the comment!

By: Adamasao

Adamasao — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:42:46 +0000

I know this is an old post, but just for new readers I'd like to add a couple of things.
First, with most netbook chargers these days there'll be no problem with the different voltages, etc, available in different locations. All you'll need is an adapter to plug it in to the socket.
Which brings me to the next pro – sure, you'll need to carry around the netbook charger, but having the netbook will enable you to leave at home almost all of your other chargers.
Having an mp3 player, a DSLR, a point n shoot, a Nokia phone (with GPS), an iPhone, an iPod (all this between 2 people:))… these start to add up if you need a charger for each one, but I managed to find USB chargers for every piece of electronics except the DSLR so only had to take take 2 chargers in total – al the rest you can charge via the netbook USB ports.
This is also VERY helpful when you're stuck in the common backpacking situation of shared rooms and limited outlets.

Great article!

By: Sencha tea

Sencha tea — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 22:10:26 +0000

Very good information.Thanks.

By: carla brown

carla brown — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:08:16 +0000

i cant even think about it..without..it..it will harder for me…to keep on writting..

By: dinniedraco

dinniedraco — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:46:54 +0000

Have my white macbook and a 17inch pro. I am considering the white one since even if I lose it, it is cheaper to replace.

By: Michael Tieso

Michael Tieso — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:38:53 +0000

Thanks! Which macbook are you going to bring?

By: dinniedraco

dinniedraco — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:49:40 +0000

I love this post. Might reconsider bringing my macbook on a trip next month.
Thank you!

By: Adventure Rob

Adventure Rob — Sat, 16 May 2009 07:42:06 +0000

Updating website on what I’m doing and communicating with home with ease and cheap cost is why I carry mine.
Also my camera memory card is 2Gb, the laptop is 160Gb so I can take a lot more pictures without worry of having to delete good ones, or print and send home, all of which adds up money.
The other thing is I can download and store music and swap what I fancy over to my phone (mp3 player) rather then upgrade to a big capacity mp3 player.
I’ve also used my laptop outside expensive hotels with free wifi to find cheap accomodation which is usually harder to spot when you first arrive in a new place. So the original cost of it gradually does not become an issue as it pays itself off in that way.

I carry a Samsung NC10, 10.2″ screen, 1.3kg.

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