Apps

The New Age of Travel Guidebooks

Heather Greenwood Davis

Are Period Tracking Apps the Key to Better Performance?

Christine Yu

The Most Futuristic Workout Gear on the Market Right Now

Hayden Carpenter

Tried-and-True Tips for Working Smarter on the Road

Bryan Rogala

Our Favorite Apps and Services for Road Trips

New tools to make your next adventure better

The Editors

Aug 18, 2020

If your last experience with virtual reality was your smartphone placed inside a disposable cardboard viewfinder, then there’s good news: it’s gotten a lot better.

Can VR Satisfy an Adventure Itch? I Was Skeptical—Until I Tried It.

In a time when most of us are struggling with restricted access to the activities we love, I wanted to know if VR would help. What I found surprised me.

Brent Rose

Jul 20, 2020

Oura and other fitness-tracking companies, like Garmin and Whoop, think body temperature, breathing, and heart data from their devices might help users know when they’re getting sick days before they do.

Your Fitness Tracker Might Be Able to Predict COVID-19

The pandemic is prompting activity-tracking companies to pivot from personal to public health

Michael Easter

Jul 15, 2020

The Zoleo satellite communicator is well priced, constructed, and engineered, and it offers a significantly improved messaging experience for both the owner and their contacts.

A Backpacker Tests Zoleo's New Satellite Communicator

How does it compare against the competition? A guide finds out.

Andrew Skurka

Jul 14, 2020

Your assignment is to download maps in Gaia GPS for offline use. This will preserve the app’s functionality, even in the backcountry without reliable cell service.

You Should Be Downloading Your Trail Maps

Here's how to use Gaia GPS to save your route so you never get lost again

Andrew Skurka

May 31, 2020

5 Pros Recommend Their Favorite At-Home Workout Tools

Train from the safety of your living room with this versatile, effective equipment

Jenny McCoy

May 26, 2020

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