Even though I really hate the idea of using tech while backpacking, I’ve resigned myself to at least being able to call for emergency help. Since I’m a 110lb woman

I am a big advocate of digital detoxing.  So, when I go backpacking, I will turn my phone off.  However, I can respect that there are plenty of situations where

For a long time I was against the idea of buying a solar powered charger for camping.  But then I saw a venomous viper 1 yard from my tent while