There is gadgets and gadgets. And it’s not just a classic way of saying. In fact, a recent research conducted by the Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo and YouGov tells us that the use of technology is increasingly widespread also with regard to the resting habits of Italians. More or less conventional solutions such as relaxing herbal teas, ergonomic mattresses or mindfulness practices are not enough for many and this explains (perhaps) why the smartwatch is in two out of three cases the favorite tool to keep track of the hours slept per night and to monitor quality. of your rest.
However, smart watches are not the only digital devices that you should not give up even when it comes to indulging in the pleasure of a nice walk in the woods or a few hours of “Nordic walking” away from the city. For outdoor lovers, in fact, immersion in nature is often synonymous with hi-tech accessories for moving around in total comfort and safety and protected from the risk of sudden weather changes. The return to the open air with the arrival of spring, whatever the path or activity you intend to undertake, can therefore also be a sort of field test for the gadgets purchased online with the inevitable promotion and remained so far in drawer.
Smartwatches thus become inseparable travel companions (like smartphones obviously) for those who absolutely want to control vital functions and the results achieved in terms of calories burned or kilometers traveled but there are other devices that can (and should) always find a place in their pocket. or on the stock exchange.
To avoid finding yourself with insufficient signal coverage (and consequently unable to make calls in an emergency), having a tool capable of reporting your position and sending an SOS signal is not a bad idea at all. Garmin inReach Mini, for example, is a satellite communicator which, through the Iridium system, enables the sending and receiving of text messages and e-mails even where the mobile phone is unusable.
If the excursion is group, however, a viable solution at low cost (less than 100 euros) is a walkie talkie like the Motorola Tlkr T82 Extreme Pmr, weatherproof and with 10 km of range. Another useful gadget that you can wear (attached to the belt of your trousers) is an altimeter with integrated digital barometer with which you can monitor the weather forecast and the atmospheric temperature, while in the backpack for fans of the “safari genre” there can be a place for a spotting scope with super zoom and anti-glare lens like Celestron’s Regal M2.