On Sun, 23 Jan 2005 21:46:29 +0000, Bobby wrote:
>
> Is it practical to take a laptop on safari?
>
> I'm going on a lodge-based safari next week (in Kenya) and I would like
> to take my laptop to download and process photos each evening. I also
> like to write on holiday.
>
> But I'm moving from lodge to lodge most (not every) night and I was
> wondering if I might regret taking it due to the hassle.
Having never been in a Kenyan lodge I do know what you should expect there
in terms of electricity quality and availability. One thing I do know for
sure is that regular laptops lack the hardening necessary for being hauled
around in the field - I have broken my share. So make sure that you pack
the laptop in a really sturdy, comfy, waterproof package. The words
"Pelican case" immediately spring to mind.
As laptop are well known easily resellable high value items, try to make
the laptop bag look not too obviously like a laptop bag. Also do not leave
it unattended for too long and preferably always out of sight of the
casual opportunist.
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