The High-Tech Camping Gadget Outdoor Enthusiasts Recommend To Stay Safe Off-Grid

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Camping is one of America's favorite pastimes. There's nothing quite like spending a night under open skies filled with stars, enjoying the sounds of wildlife and immersing yourself in nature. Camping also lets you explore some serious bucket-list destinations, as you can get off-grid and find a place to pitch your tent without worrying about roads or hotels.

However, when exploring the wilderness on a camping vacation, staying safe is vital. Camping isn't inherently dangerous, but when you are far from the amenities and resources of modern civilization, you need to pay attention to the best methods for feeling safe while camping, just in case. Luckily, there are lots of ways that technology can help keep you and your family safe when you are roughing it in the backcountry. One of the most useful high-tech safety gadgets for camping is a solar-powered smartwatch. These excellent devices keep you connected to the outside world, and they don't need a power source to stay charged, ensuring that you stay safe however far you go.

A smartwatch on its own is something of a must-have for a camping trip these days, and a favorite gadget of most campers on Reddit. Not only do they tell the time, but most smartwatches come with fitness and health tracking, so you can make sure you aren't overdoing it on the trails, as well as weather tracking to help plan your day, and GPS tracking and connectivity to keep you safe in an emergency. Adding in solar charging means you never have to worry about running out of juice.

According to Redditor Antifurrycommader, the Garmin Instinct Solar "is the best watch for the military [personnel] and hikers. The solar functionality is better then every single other solar watch that Garmin [makes], getting an infinite amount of battery in the summer and 40 days in [non-solar] environments." The Garmin Solar is also highly rated on review websites, and comes in at around $499.99. However, Redditor Wide_Foundation8220 says, "If you are buying [a Garmin Instinct Solar] new, seriously consider a fenix 7 ss/ pro used for a similar amount." The Garmin fēnix 7X Pro Sapphire Solar is one of the most premium watches on the market, with a list price of $999.99, and its performance is top-of-the-line. Rugged and ready for anything, it is a great choice if money is no object, or if purchased second-hand.

If you are looking for something more affordable, "There are some Casio GShocks that might serve," according to Redditor Sup909. The Casio Men's G-Shock Move retails at around $399.99 and is well-reviewed, with a price that's hard to beat.