8 Camping Tech Toys and Apps
Updated: Mar. 20, 2019Nervous about unplugging for that camping weekend? Relax. In the great outdoors, a little technology goes a long way.
1. Let There be LED
Long-lasting and energy-efficient, light-emitting diode technology takes flashlights to the next level. Perfect for a family campsite, the Coleman 8D LED Quad Lantern comprises 24 LED lights in four removable sections. Keep them together for an ultra-bright lantern, or carry away one of the panels for a trip to the outhouse.
3. Friendly Fire
Durable, flexible and lightweight, the Powerfilm Foldable Solar Charger USB + AA is the ultimate in portable solar technology. A favourite with the military, the Powerfilm unfolds to recharge two AA batteries in four hours of full sun and also includes a USB port for charging smartphones, iPods and GPS devices.
4. Heavenly Bodies
One of the coolest tools around, Google Sky Map is an interactive star chart that orients itself by using your Android’s clock, built-in compass and GPS. Simply point the phone towards the sky.
6. Map Time
Forget expensive handheld GPS devices. Download Backcountry Navigator PRO GPS for a fraction of the cost, then preload free topographic maps before setting out. The GPS in your Android can access satellites for positioning even without cell service-priceless when you’re out of range.
7. Ready or Knot
Learn the difference between a clove hitch and a bowline with the What Knot to Do app, a step-by-step illustrated guide to 70 must-know knots from Columbia Sportswear Co.
