>>2483643I don't watch movies or tv on the trail. I don't have any desire to try it in the future either.
But I do bring books - rarely if I am reading a physical book then I may bring it, but I don't really do that anymore unless the format of the book profits from it. Instead I bring my ebook reader and, depending on how long I plan on using it, a solar or crankshaft charger. The reader barely needs power anyways so keeping it topped up is easy. Just make sure not to use backlight or any connectivity features and the reader will last a long time. I have most of my books on there, so anything I feel like reading is possible.
I usually either read non fiction or philosophy if I feel pretentious, and dystopian novels, sci-fi and horror if I don't. I also have a softspot for eastern european literature, they have a weird romanticized depression in their works that I find fascinating.
Depending on how much/far I plan on hiking and if I have space I like taking my identification book with me. Could be a general one (for plants, fungi, animals) or a specific one for foraging (covering just plants). I much prefer doing identification with a book than looking it up on a ebook reader.
But I only really read before sleeping, or if I stay in one spot for a long time. I have found that I don't need media and distractions when /out/. I used to bring headphones, but stopped after noticing I don't really use them, I very much enjoy the sounds of nature and the forest. Music is for drowning out the sounds of civilization or the inner city.
