Aperture and/or RAW files on a iPad?

I use Aperture as my primary photo editng program, and do the editing on my MacPro.  While traveling, as a backup to my memory cards, I have been importing the RAW files from my Nikon DSLR into Aperture on my laptop (MacBook).  When I get home I then import again directly from the cards to my MacPro, using the files on the laptop only if the card is lost or corrupted.  QUESTION:  I am considering getting an iPad to replace the MacBook while traveling. Is it possible to import my Nikon RAW files onto the iPad, using any program/app that will store them as a backup to my cards?  I would not do editing on the iPad.  I do not believe that there is an Aperture app/program that will run on the iPad (could be wrong), but that would not be necessary for my purposes.  I only want a place to store the RAW files and then be able to retrieve them in an emergency in an unaltered form.  Thanks for any suggestions.

You sure can, and it's actually pretty easy.
First, you'll need the Camera Connection Kit for your iPad so you can either connect your camera via it's USB cable, or read an SD card if that's what your camera uses.
No software is necessary on the iPad...simply connect the camera or SD card using the CCK and the iPad will import the images into a new event.
Then when you are ready to import the images on the iPad into Aperture, simple connect it via it's USB cable and do an import in Aperture. The iPad will show up in Aperture as a device, and you can import the images on the iPad using all your usual settings.
One obvious consideration is to make sure you get an iPad with enough storage for the photos you anticipate storing on it. As you know, RAW files--depending on your camera model--can use up storage pretty quickly. Apple just announced a 128GB version of the iPad so you have plenty of options.
The iPad is a great device for what you describe, i.e., using it as a travel device.  You can easily view your images, do slideshows, and do some basic editing using iPhoto and other apps. Just don't plan on doing a lot of heavy-duty editing with it.

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