Although many campers go camping to escape, there are free apps for iPhone, Android, and iPad that can make your hikes and trips easier and more successful. From emergency preparedness to personalized packing lists, this list has an app for nearly any situation.

1. MapMyHike (Website)

Map your route

Track your activity and workout

Log your food

Share with friends for encouragement and even friendly competition

2. AllTrails (Website)

Over 50,000 trails with reviews and photos

Over 3 million hikers, campers, and mountain bikers

Records your time, speed, and elevation

Creates custom maps and routes

3. Backpackr (Website)

Finds people nearby

Connects you to others in the backpacker community

Stamps your passport

Finds Travel Buddies

4. PackPoint Packing List Travel Companion (Website)

Checks the weather

Builds your custom packing list based on length of travel and the activities planned for your trip

Shares your list with other travelers

5. Pocket (Website)

Saves articles and videos for later

Allows you to view your saved content when you’re ready

Curated content saved directly in-app for offline viewing

6. Project Noah (Website)

Document nature findings

Share wildlife encounters

Helps scientist with ongoing research

7. MyRadar Weather Radar (Website)

Features include:

HD Radar

Weather Forecasts

Weather Alerts

Temperatures

Hurrican Tracking

Aviation Features

NOAA Alerts

Storm Tracking

8. First Aid by American Red Cross (Website)

Fully integrated with 911 so you can call EMS from the app at any time

Features include:

Simple step-by-step instructions that guide you through everyday first aid scenarios

Videos and animations to aid in understanding

Safety tips on anything, from severe winter weather to hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornadoes to help you prepare

Preloaded content for offline help

Interactive quizzes allowing you to earn badges you can share with friends

9. Ramblr (Website)

Records and shares your outdoor activity

Lets you see your route on a map with geotagged photos, videos, notes along with descriptions, states and more

You can share your trips on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest

Creates trips with a GPS file (gpx, mL) or track editor on ramblr.com

10. ViewRanger GPS (Website)

Contains a massive directory of routes all over the world

Allows access to maps of locations worldwide

Records and shares your adventures

Allows you to view your account and maps on four devices simultaneously

Plots your routes in-app or on your PC

Shares your real-time location with friends and family

Allows you to view your stats for every track recorded

11. Chimani National Parks (Website)

Works without wifi or data signal

Curates content based off of your interests and needs

Contains GPS enabled maps

Helps you plan your trip to more than 400 national parks, monuments, historic parks, and outdoor destinations

12. Oh, Ranger! ParkFinder™ (Website)