The best iPhone apps for hiking

Hiking is one of the most favorite activities for some people. Hikers usually pack a lot of things. However, now they can reduce their backpack size; thanks to iPhone. iPhone can replace your compass, GPS tracker, and map. It also can act as survival guide and a weather reporter. Just make sure it doesn’t lose signal and power.

Here you are 10 best iPhone apps for hiking.

Flashlight

Isn’t it obvious what this application is about? Yes, it’s a flashlight. Why do you have to carry a big torch when your iPhone can beam strong enough light? The app use iPhone 4’s LED light and lighten up the screen. Although it can fully replace your torch, but it’s quite handy in case of emergency. The light also has special effect, including SOS effect. It’s free to download.

RunKeeper Pro

RunKeeper Pro is purposely made for hiking activities, although it can be used for any kind of health and fitness activities. Hikers can use this application to track their location, distance covered, current elevation and calories burned. All data can be stored and uploaded to PC. This app comes with two versions, the paid and free version. The free version is only a tester, but to enjoy the full functionality you need to get the paid version. It costs you $9.99.

Trails

This is the first GPS tracking application. It allows you to record your track and even import and export them to your iPhone and iPad. The price is $3.99.

MyNature Animal Tracks

This is an interesting application for avid animal fans. With its very comprehensive database, you can easily identify an animal based on its tracks and foot print in seven different search categories. It will show you the detail information about the animal and the sound clip it makes. You can also record the location of each sighting. The price is $6.99

AccuWeather Quick

This is almost the same with AccuWeather, but it only limits the information to the very essential ones. It is suitable for hikers who are about to get caught in rain. It is also perfect for hiker who has limited signal and can’t download complete information. The data is presented with colorful images for simplicity and efficiency. Your $0.99 is definitely worth it.

Survival Pocket Reference

When you are alone in a forest, survival is very important. This application will help you to survive the fierceness of nature by providing exhaustive information of survival guidance. For example, you will know which plant is edible and how to