Waterford, Connecticut, resident Jeffrey Autrey works for Pfizer Inc. in Groton, Connecticut. He has a master's in quality assurance/regulatory affairs from Temple University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jeffrey Autrey enjoys running, cooking, walking, and hiking in his free time.
New technology can enhance the hiking experience. Satellite communication devices work even when a hiker is out of reach of regular cellular service, providing a method to alert someone if a hiker encounters any issues.
Smartwatches have features like a compass, GPS, and altimeter that help hikers digitally track progress. Smartphone apps such as Komoot, Viewranger, and OS Maps help plot routes, track journeys, and pinpoint locations, providing an all-in-one navigation solution.
More gadgets that will prove helpful on a hike include the GoalZero Venture 30 (a charging device that charges phones, video recording devices, tablets, and headlamps. It can charge two devices simultaneously), Sawyer Mini Filtration System (for cleansing water from streams and rivers) and Three Trees USB Rechargeable Hiking Headlamp which is USB rechargeable and pairs perfectly with a battery pack, you don’t have to carry around extra batteries around.
New technology can enhance the hiking experience. Satellite communication devices work even when a hiker is out of reach of regular cellular service, providing a method to alert someone if a hiker encounters any issues.
Smartwatches have features like a compass, GPS, and altimeter that help hikers digitally track progress. Smartphone apps such as Komoot, Viewranger, and OS Maps help plot routes, track journeys, and pinpoint locations, providing an all-in-one navigation solution.
More gadgets that will prove helpful on a hike include the GoalZero Venture 30 (a charging device that charges phones, video recording devices, tablets, and headlamps. It can charge two devices simultaneously), Sawyer Mini Filtration System (for cleansing water from streams and rivers) and Three Trees USB Rechargeable Hiking Headlamp which is USB rechargeable and pairs perfectly with a battery pack, you don’t have to carry around extra batteries around.
