Hikers Toolkit is a FREE, fully featured outdoors app designed to help you out and keep you safe whilst enjoying the outdoors. The primary functionality of the app works offline* and no sign up or login is required.
Below is a comprehensive list of it's features.
* weather links and interactive map require an internet connection
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"Hiker's Toolkit is useful and contains helpful information and links. It's easy to use and uncluttered with no confusing or unnecessary material. I think having the info together is valuable. I'm certainly happy to recommend it." - Full review
Chris Townsend
Author & Gear Tester
www.christownsendoutdoors.com
Location
Pinpoint your precise location using the GPS sensor within your device.
Features include:
- OS Grid Reference (latitude/longitude for locations outside the UK)
- Choice of 6, 8 or 10 figure grid reference
- Accuracy of device sensors
- Altitude (available where provided by device)
- Clocks change reminders (UK only)
Maps
View your location on a basic interactive map.
Features include:
- Basic topographic mapping
- Arrow displaying your location on the map
- Locating arrow turns to show direction your device is pointing
NOTE: This app is not intended to be a comprehensive mapping tool and therefore offers only basic mapping functionality. This functionality requires an internet connection.
Compass
A fully interactice compass utilising the sensors in your device. Whilst not aiming to replace the compass in your pocket it's a great backup.
Features include:
- Interactice compass woth rotating bezel
- "Red Zone" highlights when the needle and orienting arrow are aligned
- Ability to lock the compass
- Ordnance Survey Grid Magnetic Angle (magnetic declination for locations outside the UK)
Tools
This is where the toolkit bit comes into play making complex calculations easy.
Features include:
- Timing Calculator
- Timing table for quick timings lookup
- Distance Conversion Calculator
Weather
One of the most important things to consider when venturing into the outdoors
Features include:
- Links to various weather services (* internet connection required)
- Sunrise/Sunset timings
- Moon Phase
- Windchill calculator
Emergency Procedures
If you find yourself in an emergency situation then here's where to find what to do.
Features include:
- Emergency Procedures
- emergencySMS details
- International Distress Signal
- Links to Mountain Rescue England & Wales
- Be Adventure Smart advice
