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Not everyone was born to camp. I joined because of peer pressure from a friend who is an outdoor enthusiast and his dog. Whether you're enjoying the great outdoors or just putting up with it, there's plenty of smart gear to improve your experience. It may feel counterintuitive to bring smart technology on a camping trip, but the right technology can make you closer to nature, safer, and more comfortable.
smart tent
Even those who brave the Pacific Coast Trail take technology with them (this is from what I understand from hikers I follow on TikTok). The technology requires electricity, and the tent is a passive means of collecting power. While many things happened, concept It appears that most products are launched on the market for consumers. Green Origin has two of his for sale (below) with flexible solar panels made to attach to the tent itself.of Dragon V1 Solar Tent It has been successfully funded on Kickstarter and will be shipping soon. This also has a solar panel, but it is built into the tent itself. In the future, even these flexible panels may become obsolete. fabric Energy harvesting technology is woven into the fabric itself and is used in tents as well as tents. clothing.
smart cooler
Coolers used to be a race against time and managing refrigerated and frozen foods using ice cubes. Many coolers are now equipped with a power source, which allows you to keep the cooler at a temperature where food can be safely handled, eliminating the need for ice management. In some cases, these coolers can also act as chargers and speakers, and you can even manage the coolers via an app. Being able to designate each section as a refrigerator or freezer means you can use the power you need and keep your food at the right temperature.
smarter lights
When you gather with friends in the evening to cook, eat, or just relax, you probably need a little light. And you have several options. There are many solar lanterns on the market that can be charged by simply leaving them outside during the day. However, for a little more ambience, bring a power bank and connect some LED lights, which require less energy to turn on than other lights.
Road Wi-Fi
We generally assume there is Wi-Fi everywhere we go, and when Wi-Fi isn't available, we revert to a cell phone signal. If you don't want to disable your wireless plan, you can use a backup device that provides a signal over a 4G network and pay as you go.
give power to everything
The move to going “off-grid” has changed significantly with the proliferation of portable power stations that allow you to charge up through solar panels while you're on the go. The 1,000 watt unit is enough to power most devices you use on the go, yet light enough to carry.
