Modern technology has allowed inventors to produce items that consumer’s would have never dreamed possible years ago. From electronic gadgets such as cell phones and computers, to items that also include bringing the lasted technological advances to the every day home and in areas of healthcare also.
One great new item is being used by those that enjoy hiking and high altitude mountain climbing. It is a mask that is worn over the head that allows the user to stay warm and safe. It is normally made of a fleece or fleece-like material and is especially useful for those walking, climbing or hiking in very cold temperatures.
The mask has a special ventilation chambers that enable the user to breathe air that is slightly humidified and warmer then the outside air temperature. By doing this, the person wearing the mask is able to receive more oxygen at high altitudes. Being exposed to frigid, dry air that these types of hikers are usually exposed to, can cause health issues such as asthma or asthma-like symptoms. These fleece masks are resistant to the wind, even the strongest gusts, and work by keeping the humidity off the face and glasses, but inside the breathing chamber, making the inhaled air more moist and slightly warmer. Depending on which style you choose, many come with ear flaps that fit comfortably over other head gear that may be used.
Another gadget that might interest hikers or climbers is the latest styles of watches that use technology to do much more then simply telling time. One such gadget is now being sold that can monitor the distance you’ve hiked, check your pulse rate, and tell you how many calories you have burned while hiking. Other types also include a GPS system that helps keep the hiker on course. Most of these watches are compatible with computers so you can keep track of all the information you have gathered.
