Technology and Adventure
Through the years, humans have become extremely dependent on technology. From ordering food to going out camping our mobile phones, smart watches, laptops, and so on have become a reliable companion that assists us throughout our daily lives. In hopes of making it much more efficient and it has succeeded in it.
Whether you are going for a hike, camping, fishing, or any other type of adventure we recommend you take the following technology as a companion for your own benefit:
Navigation System
Printed maps are pretty much outdated now. They lack any sort of interaction and well it can be a pain carrying a piece of paper around trying to figure out where you are and where to go. That is where GPS and navigation system comes into play. Whether you are going on a hike or camping, the last thing you want is to get lost in the woods. A navigation system will assist you in your trip, keeping track of where you go and where you should be. The best part is, it will tell you exactly where you are and routes to take so you don’t have to spend time figuring it out on your own.
So if you want to ensure you don’t get lost, be sure to pack a good navigation system and preload it with the map of your destination. It will surely be of great assistance to you.
Mobile Phones
Well, with a mobile phone a navigation system is pretty much redundant, or is it? In most cases, it is but not always. When going out for your adventure you can download numerous GPS application on your mobile phone which can assist you the same way a navigation system can. However, a mobile phone is usually more beneficial, with over 77% of the US population owning a smart phone. You can get a navigation application that can allow family members or friends track where you are at all points of your trip. Of course for that you would require a source of cellular network. Be sure to check if the location of your trip receives network signals or not otherwise some applications that rely on the network to work will be rendered useless. That is where a navigation system comes in handy.
Government, cellular companies, and private landowners are trying to ensure there is coverage all over Canada and US. Landowners have an option to have cellular towers installed and leased on their property to enhance coverage even in woodlands. If you are a private landowner and interested in having a cell tower and want information on how to negotiate a cell tower lease buyout, then you can get help.
The more coverage there is in national parks and other woodland the easier and safer it would be for individuals to go out and camp amongst other things.
Other technology to consider:
- Camera to document your adventure
- Power bank for your phone
- A smart watch
No matter what type of adventure you are going on. Technology and advanced gadgets can ensure your trip is relaxing, safe, and much more fun. Without the stress of getting lost or danger, you can relax and take advantage of the moment.