Originally Posted By: haertig
Yeah, the reader is lightweight, but the generator and gasoline you would need to keep it charged over the long term are a bear to lug around.

Not a survival tool in the least bit IMHO. But a neat thing to have for reading books when you're not busy trying to stay alive in survival mode. I really like my Nook (which I just bought last week, BTW), and would recommend it to anyone. But not as a survival tool.


I'm referring to eReaders (e-ink), such as the Kindle Touch, Nook Simple Touch etc. I'm not referring to tablets, such as the Kindle Fire, Nook Color, ipad etc., which do use batteries fairly quickly. The eReaders with the e-ink display could last for months on a singe charge if used very infrequently, which would most likely be the case in a survival situation if it's only being used for reference guides (edible plants, first aid etc.).