Whether you’re planning to hike in Zermatt, run in Kauai or cycle from Paris to Geneva, you need to carry your iPhone for the following reasons:
- Record footage of your adventure
- Use Maps to navigate
- Take part in a global competition on a fitness app
- Boast your achievements on social media
- Stay in touch with friends and relatives
But your iPhone – like you – won’t be prepared for the journey, and may give in to the physical demands of the adventure. For instance, the screen can break when it takes a bump; the battery can die quickly when you’re shooting long-length videos; etc. For these reasons, it’s useful to take some iPhone accessories along on an active holiday so your phone is safe and continues to function.
The following are some must-have iPhone accessories for an adventure holiday:
- Case
Impact energy is harmful when your iPhone goes through a collision and it often goes unchecked through typical plastic, foam and aluminum. An iPhone 6s or iPhone 5s case (or a case for whichever iPhone model you own) will confuse that energy and absorb much of it away from the iPhone’s body. Top case makers integrate battle-ready composites on the case to reduce acceleration which minimizes the risk of injury to your smartphone’s body, especially the back side. A protective case is an ideal investment to secure your iPhone’s value.
- Smart Headphones
Smart headphones would complement an exhilarating fitness adventure. With options like PerformTek, you don’t need an MP3 device, all you need is your iPhone. Such accessories enable you to listen to your favorite workout tunes while providing the added benefit of audio feedback to motivate you during sessions. The new offerings include sensor technology that gives you accurate readings of your heart rate and monitors your health before sending the data to an app which you can use to monitor your goals.
- Portable Battery Pack
No adventure traveler should go on without a battery pack – it will be inefficient, really. If you have another iDevice apart from your iPhone, look for a battery pack that offers dual charge; this will allow you to recharge two iDevices simultaneously. The product should be boasting 5000 – 10000 mAh battery power. If your iPhone is more than a year old, its battery will drain quickly, so a battery pack would alleviate the problem during your time away from charging points.
- Camera Lens
Are you planning to create a visual journal of your adventure? Won’t you love it if your images stand out on Instagram? Then you need a camera lens that makes it a breeze to take great photos. You can invest in a zoom lens that supports micro adjustments, a panorama lens that supports 360-degree photos, or a professional lens that makes your iPhone look like a sci-fi camera. Some lenses also come with support for tripods and other shooting accessories.
- Mount
An iPhone mount will secure your smartphone in a fixed location. For instance, you can place your handset on a mountain bike while going uphill or downhill without worrying that it will fall off. Take an iPhone mount with you to hear conversations better, record videos of your adventure, and prevent distractions on the road.
These accessories are a great investment for serious holiday adventurers. You’ll love the extended functionality they add to your iPhone.
