Top 10 mobile apps for camping enthusiasts

Are you tired of packing lots of gear for any camping adventure? Why not replace some of your equipment with camping apps for your smart phone? Here's a roundup of the best outdoor apps for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry devices. Whether you're looking for fun or for help in a life-saving situation, you'll have the tools you need at your fingertips throughout your trip.

1. Flashlight
Don't have a flashlight? Download this app and you'll always have one on hand. The phone face lights up and voila! You have a flashlight.

Download
Flashlight for iPhone: Free at iTunes
Free Light for Android: Free at Android Market
Flashlight 2 for 1 FREE for BlackBerry: Free at BlackBerry App World

2. Global Positioning System (GPS)
Instead of carrying around an extra device, use this app to turn your phone into a complete GPS.

Download
Location Tracking GPS for iOS 4 for iPhone: Free.
GPS Essentials for Android: Free.
GPS Tool for BlackBerry: Free.

3. Campground locator
When your day is coming to an end, use this app to find a campground in your area.

Download
Passport America for iPhone: Free.
Passport America for Android: Free.
BlackBerry: n/a

4. Constellation identifier
If you're wondering which celestial bodies you're looking at, use this app by looking at the sky through your mobile phone. Watch as the objects are identified.

Download
SkyView Free for iPhone: Free.
PlanetariaX Pro – Lite for Android: Free.
BlackBerry: n/a

5. Camp games
Be it on the trip to your destination, once you've arrived, or when you're sitting by the fire, your little ones will want to play a game. Use this app to learn new outdoor games.

Download
iPhone: n/a
Campfire Games for Android: Free (pro edition available, with more games, $0.99).
BEIKS Glossary of 321 Camping Games for BlackBerry: Free.


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