Tech – Hike for Purpose https://www.hikeforpurpose.com Finding Purpose in every Step Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:48:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/hikeforpurpose-logo-4-favicon-75x75.png Tech – Hike for Purpose https://www.hikeforpurpose.com 32 32 Organic Maps review https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/organic-maps-review/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/organic-maps-review/#respond Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:40:31 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=3098 There are many navigation apps to choose from for planning hikes and navigating along the way, meet the open-source Organic Maps in this review. Open Source software is one of the wonders of the Internet, and what makes it great. This website is built upon Open Source software and so is a large chunk of the internet. Organic Maps is the same in that way, that the source code is open for…

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]]> https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/organic-maps-review/feed/ 0 Is there WiFi on the Camino de Santiago? https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/is-there-wifi-camino-de-santiago/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/is-there-wifi-camino-de-santiago/#respond Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:09:04 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=3091 WiFi or internet access is available in most cases on the Camino de Santiago but can vary from Albergue to Albergue. In this article, I discuss what you can do to get your internet fix while underway. In the hostels or Albergues you’re gonna be staying at while walking the Camino de Santiago most are gonna have a WiFi connection available, especially the privately owned ones that cost a…

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]]> https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/is-there-wifi-camino-de-santiago/feed/ 0 Camino Frances route map https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/camino-frances-route-map/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/camino-frances-route-map/#respond Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:30:23 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=2527 The Camino Frances is the most popular Way out of all the different Camino’s, as such, you have a lot of options for navigating it. In this post, I share the options that I personally used and had a great experience with. Let’s get started! During the actual walking of the Way, you will be guided by the many Yellow arrows and waymarkers along the trail. Look out for any shells and yellow…

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]]> https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/camino-frances-route-map/feed/ 0 Keeping Your Electronics Charged https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/keeping-your-electronics-charged/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/keeping-your-electronics-charged/#respond Fri, 27 Aug 2021 09:07:29 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=2076 How to keep your Electronics Charged while Camping and Hiking is often a question that hikers and campers have when starting out. With these helpful tips and tricks learned after many years of hiking camping and traveling, you can skip the beginner phase. Hiking without your phone is not an option for many hikers, your phone makes sure you can take photos and videos of your journey.

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]]> https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/keeping-your-electronics-charged/feed/ 0 E-Reader on hiking trips https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/e-reader-on-hiking-trips/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/e-reader-on-hiking-trips/#respond Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:16:31 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=1915 Taking an E-Reader on hiking trips with you is a choice that you can make, let me shine some light on the ups and downsides in this blog post. Reading in your tent with the rain pattering on your outer tent is one of my favorite things to do when stuck in that situation. You can read inspirational hiking stories or read about history. Or just read your favorite books out of the comfort of…

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]]> https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/e-reader-on-hiking-trips/feed/ 0 How to take books with you hiking https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/how-to-take-books-with-you-hiking/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/how-to-take-books-with-you-hiking/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2020 10:56:29 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=1419 Reading a book after a long day of hiking is something a great deal of hikers enjoy. Here is how to take your books on hiking trips. Books are a great way to relax from a long day of hiking. They can give you a nice story before bed or can teach you about all things in life. Depending on the book. For a just in case scenario you can pack a small survival book to help identify wild edibles.

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]]> https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/how-to-take-books-with-you-hiking/feed/ 0 Best Hiking subReddits to follow https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/best-hiking-subreddits-to-follow/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/best-hiking-subreddits-to-follow/#respond Fri, 20 Mar 2020 12:34:00 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=1302 Reddit needs no introduction. For hiking and hikers there are several communities that you can join to mingle with fellow hikers. These are the ones to follow! As a Reddit user since 2014 I have wasted quite a bit of time on the different subreddits. The only constant where time was not really wasted was on the several history subreddits. And of course why you are here, the Hiking…

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]]> https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/best-hiking-subreddits-to-follow/feed/ 0 Anker PowerCore review | Hiking https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/anker-powercore-review-hiking/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/anker-powercore-review-hiking/#respond Tue, 18 Feb 2020 13:42:13 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=1202 Anker is a popular powerbank manufacturer, in the hiking world they have settled themselves as a staple. Here is my review after several 100 kilometers of hiking. Hiking today can be as tech focused as you want it to be. From using your smartphone for pictures, a smartwatch to track your body vitals and your GPS as a navigation tool. All those devices need charging. What most hikers do is…

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]]> https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/anker-powercore-review-hiking/feed/ 0 Best Navigation apps to use for Hiking https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/best-navigation-apps-to-use-for-hiking/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/best-navigation-apps-to-use-for-hiking/#respond Tue, 03 Dec 2019 16:49:17 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=882 A smartphone is just that, very smart. When out hiking you can use your phone to navigate, communicate and relaxing. The best apps to use, lets go over those! There is a very good chance that you are reading this article on your smartphone. Smartphones are used where ever you are in daily life, at work, at home and on the toilet. The same goes for when you are out hiking.

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]]> https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/best-navigation-apps-to-use-for-hiking/feed/ 0 Music headphones for hiking https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/music-headphones-for-hiking/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/music-headphones-for-hiking/#respond Thu, 19 Sep 2019 10:24:46 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=515 Music is something everyone can enjoy at all times and is something from all times. These are my picks and idea’s for hiking headphones. Headphones for hiking should be affordable, well built and resistant to abuse. To many times have I lost them and broken headphones while on trail to recommend to you to take your 500 dollar headphones. Music is something that can get quite…

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