In case you missed it, June is Great Outdoors Month and what better way to celebrate it than by enjoying the great outdoors?
There is so much to see and love and about nature, and one of the ways you can go about appreciating what it has to offer is by going on a hike. Hiking can be easier said than done, however, so why not make things more convenient for you by having some useful gadgets the next time you go hiking!
Here are some examples of these useful gadgets you should have when you go on your next hiking trip:
Handheld GPS or GPS Watch
If you are afraid of getting lost in the wilderness or you just know that you have a super bad sense of direction, having any GPS unit with you will be very helpful. You can opt to have a handheld GPS unit or even a watch you can wear so you have less things you need to carry around.
"Before you head out, add your waypoints into the GPS unit, these can be things like the car park, a café along the trail, the top of the mountain, or the center of a nearby village," Science Focus reminds in an article.
You may also want to get a GPS unit that is water and shock resistant.
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Headlamp
This gadget is particularly useful for those who like to hike a night or those who want to add some spelunking to their hike. Having a headlamp instead of the usual flashlight means that you are hands are free to hold on to something else as your light source will be on your head instead.
Science Focus suggests that you find a headlamp that comes with a comfortable headband so as to avoid any hassles and discomfort during your hike.
Solar-Charged Power Bank
One of the worst things that can happen to you while you are on a hike is your phone losing battery. Not only do you lose the opportunity to take wonderful photos, you also lose that one gadget that lets you communicate with other people should emergencies happen.
To avoid those unfortunate scenarios, make sure to have a solar-charged power bank with you. As its name suggests, this power bank charges in the daylight, according to an article by Andalucia Hiking.
Waterproof and Windproof Lighter
Ever experienced trying to light a fire only for things a strong gust to wind to make everything more difficult than it should be? Well, believe it or not, waterproof and windproof lighters exist nowadays, according to Nomad Paradise.
Starting a campfire will be a breeze when you have a waterproof and windproof lighter, especially when it is cold or even raining.
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