Do you folks not go camping?

Yes, far more than the average person - vehicle, car camping, backcountry, kayak, etc. I take my phone as a camera (still/video), for an extra map option with GPS, and for reading e-books or editing photos at night in the tent.

Many people take their phone with them when camping. Even if there's some desire to "disconnect" (which not everyone has), people still want 1) a device for emergency calls, 2) a camera, and 3) a map.

I try and do some kind of camping once a month and always have my phone. Typically it's in airplane mode and gets used for photos, maps, ebooks.

You don’t take your phone when you’re camping???

Yes. And it stays in the tent.

InReach mini comes with.

Being connected to the internet or digital media is the last fucking thing I want when I'm in the woods.

Well done, your self congratulatory prize will be in the mail.

I'm honestly asking... doesn't the presence of internet access distract from appreciating nature, for you?

I was overly snarky, I apologise. Personally I don’t go camping and therefore cant really comment.

Honestly, no. It enhances it. It's just a tool. Like do you bring a flashlight camping?

Speaking for myself, that costs money and time, neither of which I have.

I want my phone more when camping.