(M) Backpacking With A Voice Recorder A voice recorder is a great way to reflect on your journey without compromising safety or the experience. by Rex Sanders | 2013-10-22 I have been backpacking with a small voice recorder since 2005. Why do I carry a recorder? Why not use a smart phone? How do I use a recorder while backpacking? What are my criteria for a good recorder? Why did I choose the recorder I use now? What would my ideal recorder look like? What do recordings sound like? How do other backpackers use recorders? ARTICLE OUTLINE Introduction Why do I carry a recorder? How do I use a recorder while backpacking? Recording topics include: What are my criteria for a good recorder? Why did I choose the recorder I use now? Why did I choose the Olympus WS-802 over the Sony ICD-AX412? What would the ideal recorder look like? Some ideas: What do recordings sound like? How do other backpackers use recorders? Andrew Skurka wrote in The Ul...