Upgraded Journeys

Nothing makes your trip more gratifying than good planning and great photographs. Here are a few gadgets that ensure both.

DJI OSMO MOBILE 3

The latest crop of smartphones might have an amped-up camera game, but here’s a quick way to get even better results—the DJI Osmo Mobile 3 smartphone stabiliser. It’s compact, foldable, and comes with a three-axis gimbal that can help even the neophyte churn out pro-grade videos. DJI’s video-editing app also offers templates, effects, and music to turn your vacation videos into masterpieces. Just don’t spam the family WhatsApp group! ₹ 8,442/$119; dji.com

A Avid hikers could cut down on a lot of planning with this app. From 75,000 hiking and mountain biking trails, progress recording, offline and printable custom maps, to alerts that warn you if you stray off your route, environmental information overlays, and options to share your hike with chosen contacts, it’s got all the essential features. Serious hikers can subscribe to the premium plan, and there’s also a website for anyone who prefers the comfort of a laptop to plan their hike. Available on Google Play and Apple Store.