If you just got a brand new Apple Watch for the holidays and love outdoor adventures, I have great news: Apple Watches are chock-full of useful tools for hikers, backpackers and campers. These features are not exclusive to the latest models, either. Many of my favorite new Apple Watch features were introduced with watchOS 10 back in September.
Some are focused on encouraging exploration, others on user safety and peace of mind. I especially appreciate the latter as trekking out into the wilderness can be intimidating, even with other experienced individuals alongside. Fortunately, the best smartwatches are built with safety in mind, including the best Apple models.
