My view

[Eight-bit link 3]

I brought my Sansa View on a boy scout camping trip. My friend suggested that I stick it in his coffee can. I did, and he put his cellphone and ipod in it as well.

I pulled it out, two days later, to find it had a totaled screen. I was dubios of that three sided deathcan, and now my friend is being a jerk, saying it wasn't his fault.

Is it my fault? Does he have to replace my Sansa?

[Vio Milanor 28]

Does he have to replace my Sansa?

That would be up to the two of you to decide.

In all honesty, I think the blame falls on BOTH of you. He offered, you complied. Either that or the blame is on neither of you. If it isn't his fault, it certainly isn't yours. (It was essentially under HIS ownership, if he wasn't the one taking care of it, at least know, it wasn't broken in your care either)

If I were in the situation, I'd say we were both to blame and I'd come up with a rational way to pay for the phone. Perhaps the two of you can pool in 50% of the price? I mean, the situation happened because of his stupid idea of placing it in there.

[Eight-bit link 3]

You know what? That actually makes sense. It is partially my fault, and also his. Thanks!

[pheonix561 2080]

As an eagle scout, I say bringing any electronics aside from watches and safety things like cellphones is a horrible idea for a camp out.

[Vio Milanor 28]

I wouldn't prevent myself from bringing my Nintendo DS...

However, that's only if I'd be able to recharge it at some point during the trip.

[pheonix561 2080]

Never during the trip would you be able to recharge.

[Cascade 741]

If only trees had plug sockets :<

[Vio Milanor 28]

It's times like these that I miss portable video game systems being run on batteries.

[Neku 1]

If only trees had plug sockets :<

This.

[Max 10]

Is it my fault?

Yes.

[Hiro Protagonist 0]

Which friend? And why, oh why did you consider bringing it on a Scout trip and in a coffee can!

[Silent One 2]

Never during the trip would you be able to recharge.

I would get myself one of these...

http://www.walmart.com/ip/SIIG-Solar-Portable-Battery-Charger/14236019?sourceid=1500000000000003142050&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=14236019

[Skippy 82]

As an eagle scout, I say bringing any electronics aside from watches and safety things like cellphones is a horrible idea for a camp out.

This, the only safe place for your electronics while camping is in a vehicle.

[Obtineo 0]

You didn't have to do it, so really the only person you can blame for it is yourself.