Techno-Gear
The great outdoors goes high-tech
CampingThe urban jungle has turned into a high-wired act with Wi-Fi laptops at every café and iPods clipped to every sleeve. While an outdoor adventure is the perfect way to unplug, even technophobes should reconsider the role technology can play in reconnecting to the great outdoors. While we're not recommending you bring your Xbox to Banff or spend your nights under the stars playing Wii, there are some precision instruments every outdoor enthusiast should consider packing. These modern items will help keep you safe, secure and healthy - whether climbing mountains, canoeing rivers or hiking backcountry trails. They won't do the dishes, but they will free your mind from worry and let you concentrate on all the good things the outdoor life has to offer.
Don't leave home without these outdoor life techno gadgets:
- Compasses: Whether you want a classic analog compass to point you in the right direction or an easy-to-read digital version, compasses are a must on every outdoor enthusiast's list. From highly accurate baseplate models to mirrored compasses suited to mountainous terrain, Nomadik has checked out a range of directional devices to suit your outdoor needs.
- GPS devices: These can track anything from rowboats on a river to hikers lost on a national trail. Once considered a geek gadget, these are now an essential piece of gear for everyone from commuters to outdoor life enthusiasts. Accurate to a few feet almost every time, GPS devices have come a long way since first developed for the military. Once too limited and expensive to be practical, these high-tech wonders have earned their way into our hearts and onto most hikers' must-have lists.
- Water purifiers and filters: Thanks to widespread pollution and microscopic demons like Giardia, even water drawn from deep within the backcountry isn't safe to drink untreated. Most outdoor enthusiasts can't carry enough water to meet their needs, so filtering and purifying is the only way to stay hydrated and out of hospital.
Not only do we list features for side-by-side comparison, our Nomadik Outdoor Outfitters can have these handy gadgets in your hand in no time flat. How helpful is that?
