Check out this handy list of gadgets you need in your life if you have a taste for the outdoors; there are plenty of little gadgets out there to help you record, log and discover everything around you.
1 Gerber Steady Tool
Every outdoors type has a Swiss army knife right? Well, they’ve been around for some time now so why not try one that has taken the leap forward into the 21st century.
The Gerber steady tool brings you all the functionality of a multi-tool but adds in a couple of tricks for the modern man. It can swiftly be transformed into a tripod for a camera or smartphone so you can capture the scenery around you without having to lug around loads of expensive gear. Pretty cool eh?
2 GoPro HD Hero 2
If you fancy yourself as a bit of an adventurer then the GoPro HD Hero 2 is perfect for you to record your trips into the wilderness.
Perfect for mounting on the front of your bike, the GoPro captures high quality video and still shots and is water proof, meaning you can go down and dirty and still show your friends afterwards. It can also be attached to the front of your helmet.
3 Binatone Terrain 750 PMR
If you have an adventure buddy or someone you need to talk to while out and about, these 2 way radios are perfect for the job.
The Binatone Terrain 750 PMR’s have a huge range of around 5 miles and come with VOX technology, which means if you are halfway up a mountain or have your hands full on a mountain bike then you can still chat to your friends, entirely hands free.
4 Spot Connect
It is the greatest worry for those who love the outdoors, if you take a mobile phone, get lost and have no signal, how on earth will you ever be found or even find your way home?
Well the Spot Connect is a clever little gadget that turns your mobile into a satellite phone, meaning you can make phone calls where a normal mobile phone would be useless. The device connects to your phone via Bluetooth, which will give you access to a global satellite network. You can even update your Facebook or Twitter with an SOS message.
5 BioLite Stove
Gadgets are such a large part of outdoors living and travelling these days but they have one fatal floor, all will need to be recharged at some point. That’s where the BioLite Stove comes in. This handy little device burns wood which is then converted into electricity which can be used to cook your sausages as well as charge your phone. Better yet the energy it produces is clean so you are doing your part for the environment.
About the author: Top Five Gadgets for the Outdoor Guy contributed by Charlie from Brentwood Communications
