When good weather shows its shy face, the hikers come out to play. Camping – either in the backcountry or on campgrounds – is one of the most alluring activities of the season. Whether you're at the beach or in the mountains far from civilization, it's always nice to have a bit a help from your smartphone with apps for geolocation services, weather, battery savings, or first aid tips.
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To orient the map correctly, the simplest way is to match up the current location of the sun or the moon with the application. Then, you'll be able to find all the stars, satellites, and comets above you in the night sky.
Star Walks 2 Free has a compass that tells you where north is, which is really useful for locating the point where the sun set, in the case of the moon not being visible on a particular night. Here, you'll also be given a clock that tells you the time it is in your exact location. You'll also be able to see the map at night so that you can more easily put all the pieces together.
This application allows you to look at all the celestial bodies in 3D. You'll be able to see amazing animations of planetary nebula or constellations, making Star Walk 2 Free an even more beautiful application.
The best free Android apps for going camping
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