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The smartphone goes camping: Technology in the wild

Some of the most popular reasons Americans give for using their mobile phones while on vacation include checking work email, navigating maps, and taking vacation photos.

Even on vacation, Americans are strongly attached to their mobile devices. In fact, 84 percent said they couldn’t go a day without them. Some of the most popular reasons they give for using their mobile phones while on vacation include checking work email, navigating maps, and taking vacation photos. However, there are many more reasons for Americans to use smartphones like the 4G LTE capable HTC One M9 on even remote wilderness vacations, including planning their camping trip, identifying wildlife and tracks, and booking a camping site, to name just a few.
 
In fact, the Google Play store is full of apps to help plan your next camping trip and stay out of trouble in the wilderness. One of the best places to start is with Camping Trip Planner, an app designed to help you remember all the essentials you’ll need on your camping trip. In addition, the Camp & RV app works to help you find the best camping locations available in your area. Find yourself in a sticky situation? Bring the SAS Survival Guide to the rescue for help with tying knots, access a sun compass to help find your way, and use a Morse Code signaling device in an emergency.
 
Also, the Audubon Mammals app provides nearly 600 pictures of animal tracks to help you document what you see and alert you to potential danger nearby. The app Leafsnap provides a similar database to help you identify helpful plants and avoid poisonous plants. Want to know more? Keep reading for more great reasons to bring your smartphone camping with you.
 

 

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