5 Apps Every Hiker Should Have

Most parks and trails aren’t exactly jungles, but that doesn’t mean you can’t benefit from a little planning. Apps are the best tool to find a good fit based on your outdoor adventure preference — from hiking to kayaking — during those spur-of-the-moment road trips. And once you’re there, most have built-in GPS to point you in the right direction towards a killer view or a public bathroom. But you are in the wild, so something that keeps you safe — like an app that helps you identify that poisonous snake on your trail in Saguaro — is helpful. Before you check out from the world for a weekend, download one of these to make sure you get the most out of the trip and that you get back in one piece.