Survive Nature’s Worst

If you refuse to live your life vicariously through Instagram and prefer one-on-one with nature, chances are that you are true blue adrenaline junkie. Be it driving up terrains that novices only dream of or going on a safari trail that will leave most amateur wildlife photographers gasping for breath, a little help from technology may go a long way. There is a product that will make things a bit easier for all.

Emergency or SOS Watches

Keeping track of time is vital for surviving anywhere, be it your office or the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Needless to say, a durable and tough watch is key in keeping your sanity and life intact. Breitling’s Emergency Black Titanium is one watch that caught our fancy. In case one gets stuck, let’s say on a deserted island, all they need to do is simply pull the crown labeled ‘Antenna’ out of its housing to activate the emergency feature. This feature lets users to then send out an emergency signal. The watch then becomes a distress beacon and is constantly kept track of by a system of low-altitude earth orbiting satellites. The watch’s location is shared with a team of emergency responders who, while working with the local authorities, will rescue the wearer from any situation within 24 hours.

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Satellite Phones

Obtaining a satellite phone may seem troublesome and full of hassles, but trust us, getting one that complies with the authorities will prove to be a godsend in a time of distress. A satellite phone helps users to make calls from areas that have never witnessed the magic of mobile connectivity. If you find yourself stuck in the middle of nowhere and need to call the emergency services or someone from your family, a satellite phone will help you connect with them via the satellites orbiting the earth. We would recommend getting an Inmarsat IsatPhone 2 Satellite Phone from BlueCosmo. You will need to get this device imported and registered with the Department of Telecommunications in order to use it legally within the country. However, if you plan on using this device in countries such as the USA or in international waters, no registration is required.

GPS Navigators

Knowing exactly where you are or where you are headed is vital if you want to survive in the wilderness. A hand-held GPS navigator like the Garmin Etrex 10 Worldwide will not only provide you with your exact geographical bearing, it can also show you where you need to head. The great thing about this device is that you can programme the areas where you plan to visit and it will download a calendar which will tell you the exact time of sunrise and sunset, the amount of time for which you will get daylight and astronomical events such as meteor showers. The device also has the ability to guide you through the toughest e terrains even with no internet connectivity, thanks to the preprogrammed map.

Action Cameras

What good is a vacation if you don’t have anything to show for it? Now, we are not saying that you get some very touristy souvenirs. Rather, make one of your own. An action camera like the GoPro Hero 7 Silver is an awesome camera that you should get your hands on. It records 4K video @ 30 fps and 1440P videos at 60 fps, has a 10 MP camera with a wide dynamic range and is waterproof for up to 10 metres. It seriously can take a beating thanks to its tank-like build quality. As for convenience, it supports voice commands, has a solid stabilisation system and can geo-tag your photos and videos for a more rounded social media experience. Additionally, because of its tiny size, it can be carried around easily and attached to any flat surface that defies gravity.

From the April-May 2019 issue of FHM India.