Summitlynx
An app for mountaineering and hiking experiences, Summitlynx acts as a sort of digital tour book.
It includes over 400,000 destinations worldwide, including glaciers, lakes, and summits.
Use GPS to record your presence at these locations, then add your own photos and notes.
Share your experiences with friends from the app.
In addition, many locations offer badges that you could collect to commemorate your experiences.
Badge locations include Adlerweg in Tyrol and Hochkonig in Salzburg, in addition to many more options.
The app includes safety features as well.
Under themySOStab, you’ll find GPS coordinates with your latitude, longitude, height, and a timestamp.
you might send these to an emergency number or contacts of your choice.
Download:Summitlynx foriOS|Android(Free)
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Campendium
Browse thousands of potential campsites with the Campendium app.
Either browse icons on the map or tapView in Listto scroll through the options.
If you’re a regular camper, you might consider somesmart gadgets for campingthat improve your experience.
A smart lantern, for instance, can brighten up your tent in the evenings.
With its comprehensive list of available spots, the Campendium app is an invaluable resource.
Chances are, you’ll find plenty of spots in just about any area you choose to roam.
Download:Campendium - RV & Tent Camping foriOS|Android(Free, subscription available)
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Seek by iNaturalist
What is that plant, anyway?
The Seek app helps you identify plants, fungi, animals, and more in the world around you.
Simply snap a photo and let the app identify it.
It’s an easy way to learn more about the wildlife in your area and any place you visit.
The standout feature of Seek is the app’s ability to identify species from the photos you upload.
Whenever a clear photograph positively identifies a plant or animal, you get a badge.
Once you’ve submitted a few identifiable photos, you’re able to review them on theMy Observationsscreen.
Download:Seek by iNaturalist foriOS|Android(Free)
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It’s also totally free.
Whenever you hear a bird sound to identify, tapSound IDand press theMicrophonebutton.
The app will start its audio recording.
Later, you might scrub through the recording to pinpoint individual bird songs.
Your recordings get saved so it’s possible for you to review them again later on.
Tap thePhoto IDscreen to pull from your phone’s photograph collection.
In this case, the app correctly identified the photo of a penguin we took at an aquarium.
The Merlin app will generate a list of possible candidates for your avian sighting.
If you find a match, tap theThis is my bird!button to confirm your sighting.
Download:Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab foriOS|Android(Free)
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Integration with Facebook and Twitter makes it easy to share with a wider audience as well.
Download:Ramblr foriOS|Android(Free, subscription available)
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PackLight for Backpacking
Pack strategically with this app that accounts for weight and inventory.
Never forget your headlamp or extra socks again.
To start, tap theGear Inventorybutton to add your things.
Give your item a name, note its weight, and select its category from the drop-down list.
Categories include tools, shelter, survival, navigation, lighting, and more.
Once your gear is all set, tap theCreate Packing Listbutton to generate a list for this particular trip.
snag the desired gear from the master list, then view your checklist.
There’s even a breakdown of the types of items that take up the most weight in your gear.
