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I f you love hiking in the mountains, camping and

fi shing at a favorite lake, or just going for a walk
in the woods, you likely already know that time
in nature does a world of good for both physical
and mental health. Researchers at the University
of East Anglia performed a meta-analysis of more
than 140 studies completed in 20 countries that objectively
confi rms these subjective impressions. Exposure to wild
spaces reduces the production of stress hormones, lowers
pulse rate and blood pressure, decreases sleep disturbances,
and increases happiness, well-being, and even creativity.
For many people, spending time in the great outdoors,
whether for an afternoon or weeks at a time, means a break
from technology. But there are so many practical benefi ts of
having your phone with you! So before you escape to the
woods to eat roots and berries and forget human speech, think
about adding some of this essential gear to your packing list.

LifeProof FRĒ
iPhone Case
(Starting at $80.99)
Let’s start with the basics;
you’re going to need more
than the usual protection for
your iPhone. You’re probably
Olloclip Filmer’s Kit
familiar with the anxiety that
(Starting at $199.99)
comes with taking your device
If you’ve fully explored your iPhone’s camera features and are
to the beach or on a camping
ready to take your outdoor photography to the next level, give
trip. Sure, many recent iPhone
this Filmer’s Kit from Olloclip a try. The set includes a phone
models are water resistant,
clip, a GoPro mount, a mobile video grip, and fi ve lenses that
but few people want to test
will help you capture an array of creative, unique shots. The
that feature and risk damag-
fi sheye lens, my favorite, allows users to take round photos
ing their expensive device.
with a distorted perspective that makes the center of the im-
This case by LifeProof is a
age pop while the surrounding area appears to fl ex toward it.
great way to keep your phone
Other lens options include the Super-Wide, which doubles
shielded from the elements, so you can fearlessly capture all
your fi eld of view and is ideal for landscape shots where you
the vacation photos and videos you want.
want to capture as much of the natural beauty surrounding you
The FRĒ is waterproof (submersible for 6.6 feet for up to an
as possible. If that’s not wide enough, try the Ultra-Wide lens
hour), can survive drops up to 6.6 feet, and seals your iPhone
for an even more expansive picture. The macro lens works like
(including the screen), from the elements. This means you can
magic for close-up shots of insects, rocks, plants, or any other
use your phone in dust, dirt, or snow; you can even submerge
small object you’d like to see in maximum detail surrounded by a
your phone to capture pictures of fi sh and other wildlife! Just
gorgeous bokeh effect. The telephoto lens is great for zooming in
make sure you attach the included lanyard, as well; otherwise,
on subjects that you might not want to approach, like wildlife.
you may lose your iPhone in the river the way our video pro-
The Filmer’s Kit is available for all recent iPhones, including
ducer Rheanne did!
the new iPhone 11 series. The set comes in a molded, zip-

NATURE APPS YOU’LL LOVE

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