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In 2022, the digital world will reign supreme. Technology has infiltrated every aspect of our lives, so we now shop, connect, and work online. The gadgets in our homes monitor the weather, our schedules, and even how we sleep.
While this digital revolution is inarguably convenient, it’s also insidious. Sometimes, we want to get away from modernity for a while and escape back into nature. But even there, certain gadgets can come in handy.
In this article, we look at four pieces of survival tech every man should own.
An analogue watch
No matter where you are in the world, it’s important to know what time it is. While setting your sleeping pattern by the sun isn’t such a problem, it’s handy to know when night will encroach – especially if you’re out in the wilderness and need to have a camp set up before darkness falls.
That’s probably why ExpressVPN recommends including one in your tech survival kit, alongside a screwdriver set, pocketknife, and satellite phone. This way, you’ll never be caught out on a treacherous hiking trail when you should be safely whiling away the nighttime hours in front of your campfire.
A satellite phone
In the previous paragraph, we mentioned a satellite phone, and we heartily believe this is essential for any outdoorsman. Unlike your cell phone, which relies on terrestrial cell sites, it uses radio to connect. Techopedia explains how it works in this article.
The upside of carrying a satellite phone is it can often pick up a signal when your smartphone is unable to. That means that if you find yourself stranded in the wilderness and unable to call for help, you’re not entirely on your own and can ring out for assistance.
A fire starter
Lots of men are proud of their ability to start a fire without gadgets, but if the weather is particularly adverse, we do think they can come in handy. There’s no shame in taking one along – after all, you don’t need to use it unless you’re struggling.
To us, it comes down to this: if rain clouds are massing and you know there’s about to be a deluge, you won’t always have the chance to take your time about it. Sometimes, you need a bit of a cheat to speed things up and give you half a chance of getting your dinner cooked.
Here are the ones 99boulders recommends.
A water filter
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We’d also suggest picking up a water filter. If you’re planning on being out in the wilderness for a while, it doesn’t always make sense to pack gallons of water as you’ll need to carry these on your back.
With a filter, this isn’t necessary, as it can turn any source into drinkable water, removing 99.99 percent of the parasites, bacteria, and microplastics lurking in it. That means it’s clean and safe to drink.
If you’re a man with a taste for the great outdoors, these four gadgets are essential pieces of kit. Add them to your pack the next time you decide to embark on a trip.