Today, no travel can do without modern high-tech gadgets and applications. They help you stay connected, save money and turn a tedious road into a comfortable journey. On the eve of the velvet season, they only become more relevant.
With the help of the service, you can create a personal checklist for a trip, and gadgets and applications will help you not to get lost in a strange city, not to lose your luggage, and also to get rid of the painful snoring of your neighbor. Let's try to figure out together what modern devices and applications will become indispensable helpers when traveling by car, motorcycle or on foot, flying by plane or traveling by train.
Train romance
Long-distance trains definitely have their own romance, there is something pacifying in the measured beat of the wheels and the rocking of the carriage, but half a day is enough to enjoy all this. What to do with yourself in the remaining time? A long train ride will brighten up a tablet with pre-downloaded movies and an e-book, a travel pillow will also come in handy, but that's not all.
- A real salvation from fellow travelers' snoring and children's screams will be earplugs... The Hush gadget drowns out external sounds with a volume of up to 70 dB and helps you fall asleep to the soothing white noise - the splash of the surf or the crackle of a fire. These earplugs will wake you up at the right time thanks to the synchronization with your smartphone.
- Offline maps app does not tear, does not get dirty, contains a lot of useful information, will not let you get lost thanks to geolocation and will help you plan your walk in advance. The main thing is to make sure that the application works without an Internet connection, otherwise such an assistant will be too expensive. Experienced travelers recommend the Maps.me and City Maps 2GO applications, and 2Gis for traveling around the cities of Russia.
Travel behind the wheel
If you are planning to spend several days in the car, you should think over all the stops in advance and plan your rest time. Of course, it is more interesting to stay in big cities, but if you take a tent and sleeping bags with you, you can have a great rest in nature. In addition, you will definitely need:
- Cooler bag... Most often, you can find thermoelectric models in stores, but they are not suitable for a long trip - they eat up a lot of fuel and depend on the outside temperature. It is better to stop at a compressor auto-refrigerator - it is more expensive and larger, but it consumes less energy and its efficiency does not depend on the weather;
- Cigarette lighter charger... The most convenient option for smartphones and tablets is charging stations with two or more outputs. For example, at the end of June Lexand announced the release of smart devices - LP-4C charging stations, capable of simultaneously powering four heavy gadgets, including laptops with usb type-c;
- Audio guide in the phone - in case there are interesting cities along the way. Download a special application (the travelme program is very popular, as well as the izi.travel audio guides) - and save money on city tours;
- Good DVR, for example, such as the ultra-compact from Prology with the new novatek nt96660 processor.It can replace your camcorder - buy spare memory cards and film your trip.
How to survive in the forest?
Hiking is traditionally associated with harsh conditions and forest survival skills. A compact tourist burner, a portable walkie-talkie, a thermal blanket are the usual contents of a hiking backpack, but modern tourists have not gone into nature without gadgets for a long time.
- During the hike, it is not always possible to recharge the devices, therefore external battery - assistant number one. Gadgets with high-capacity batteries will help to save energy in PowerBank for powering several devices. For example, the INNOS travel kit. It includes the Innos D6000 smartphone with two 6000 mAh batteries providing up to seven days of battery life without recharging, an additional battery (3520 mAh) and a practical black case.
- Filter bottle eliminates the need to carry a large supply of drinking water with you - any stream will do with such a gadget to quench your thirst. So, in the device from Brita Fill & Go, a filter is built into the neck and automatically cleans the liquid, turning dirty water into drinkable.
- Walking shower Solar-Pro... The volume of 20 liters is enough for 10 minutes of continuous work - this is quite enough for one person to wash.
- Eton Scorpion Multi-gadget Powered by a solar panel and integrates a radio, a powerful flashlight, a USB phone charger and an opener. All stuffing is hidden in a reliable shockproof and waterproof case, so that the device can work even in the most extreme conditions.
- Fumigator with USB input can be connected to an external battery - and forget about mosquitoes. Today, such devices are produced by several manufacturers, the most famous of which is Xiaomi.
On vacation - with a breeze
Taking a long motorcycle trip is a risky undertaking, but the experience is worth it. You need to carefully prepare your equipment, think over the route taking into account the gas stations and not forget about the tent. Nomad produces special models for motorcycle tourism: compact and lightweight, they will cover not only you, but also your bike. What else can you not do without?
- Bluetooth headset with microphoneFit for motorcycle helmet: you can listen to music and answer calls without leaving the road. Some manufacturers, such as SENA, offer headsets for helmets with a built-in action camera or mounts for it.
- GoPro camera - it is convenient to attach it to the helmet to take off the whole road adventure. Latest model - GoPro HERO5 Black - best action camera 2017, it is equipped with a GPS module and a touch screen and can take pictures with a resolution of 12 megapixels. In addition, a GoPro on a helmet is no worse than a car recorder: the recorded recording will help in a disputable situation in the event of an accident.
- Multitool - this multifunctional folding tool replaces a knife, pliers, nippers, scissors, hammer, screwdriver, etc. The complete set depends on the specific model and your wishes. The Wallet Ninja business card multitool is very popular: it fits easily in a wallet and is very functional.
What to take on the plane?
All people take headphones on the plane, but not everyone knows how to choose them. For air travel, you need a model with a comfortable shape and active noise cancellation. It is best to take not miniature droplets, but soft overhead options so that the auricle does not get tired by the end of the flight. For example, Sony MDR-1000x headphones. However, this is far from the only gadget that can brighten up a long flight.
- Electronic sleep mask will help you fall asleep quickly on the plane and ensure proper rest. You will not only really relax, but thanks to the special built-in LEDs, you will experience lucid dreaming - this is exactly the effect that the Remee solution gives. And the NeuroOn mask is able to control brain impulses and allows you to sleep better in less time.
- Airplanes have very dry air (humidity level is almost two times lower than normal - 15–19%), which has a bad effect on our skin.Before a long flight, you should take care of the body's water balance, and pocket-sized facial moisturizer Aqua Beauty help to avoid dry skin during the flight.
- When choosing a suitcase, take a look at the "smart" models of the Bluesmart company - they have a built-in charger, electronic scales and a remote sensor that allows tracking the location of luggage.
It doesn't matter which way of travel to choose for travel and how many sophisticated devices to take with you - in any case, before the training camp, you should draw up a competent checklist so as not to forget the most important thing. And remember: travel is a small life that brings you to the most unexpected places, opens up new opportunities, charges you with positive emotions and impressions, presents us with pleasant acquaintances and makes us wiser and freer. Not a single gadget in the world can replace this!