In short, everybody could write the app for the iPhonish platform. Thousands of free and commercial apps have become available. Somewhere in between them, there are some ultimately useful for any outdoor adventurer.

Extreemblog presents the three top-lists of best outdoor adventure and travel apps for iPhone:

Review: The 25 Best Outdoor iPhone Apps

Steve Casimiro, theadventurelife.org, picked 25 best outdoor apps. From 154 knots, splices, and tangled messes of cord, through snow and surfing conditions reports, ending with star constellations (pretty useful before a romantic night under the clear sky!).

The Way We Move: Top 20 iPhone Travel Apps

Steve Casimiro again, here on behalf of NG Adventure, describes from his own experience how the iPhone is changing the way we interact with the world.
Weather you are late for the plane, preparing docs for new adventure, want to know how to wear kimono, or you are simply lost, those are must-downloads!

Outdoor iPhone Apps by TheOutPost

From predictions from thousands of US coastal stations to the reference guide on basic survival, evasion, and recovery information.



And you? Do you owe an iPhone? Do you know any other killer applications for iPhone? Share your comments!

First pic by The Hamster Factor

Navigate by the stars,
Tell time without a watch,
Start a fire without a match,
Make an igloo,
Build your own canoe,
And be prepared for any challenge.

That’s in short what the book, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer, is about.  The guidebook, actually, is a great position for any adventure parent.

Make your kid adventurer

So if you want to pass the joy of outdoor adventures to your kids in this computer age, Born to Explore will help them learn the essentials.

It’s not only about the adventures and how to survive while exploring remote areas of the backyard, but also how to find pure nature everywhere at anytime. Start thinking like an explorer!

“One part adventure manual, one part travel inspiration, this book is full of delightful surprises.”

“After reading this book with my 15 year old son, there are so many projects we would like to try in our own backyard this summer. This book is like having your own personal Summer Camp Instructor. Richard Wiese has created a Must Have masterpiece. Easy to follow instructions and wonderful graphics!” – Online Mum

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