The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.When you're thinking about spending some time in the great outdoors, you probably aren't thinking about apps.It's true, you shouldn't spendall your camping time staring at a phone screen, but there are some apps that canhelp you make the most of your trip.These five apps will make sure you don't forget to pack anything, help you find a great spot to camp, and provide some extra context for star gazing.You should spend most of your weekend getaway getting away, but if you do pull out your phone, it should be for something worthwhile.DON'T MISS:The best way to keep your tech charged when you're off the gridSEE ALSO:This company spent two years perfecting gym socks, and it paid offREAD THIS:These are the 10 apps iPhone owners buy mostPacking ProA well-planned trip starts with a comprehensive "to pack" list, but even the best laid plans can go awry if you forget something on your list.Packing Pro is a comprehensive packing-list app thatlets you make hyper-specific lists of what you'll need to pack.You can create a new list for each trip, break down what needs to be packed by category, and even specify the trip's climate, length, and who's going. There's alsoa section for a pre-trip to-do list in the days leading up to your trip.Is it a little excessive for most people' Yes. But, it's certainly better to be safe than sorry.Packing Pro, $2.99Dark SkyI wouldn't leave my apartment without Dark Sky on my phone, never mind go camping without it.Unlike other weather apps, Dark Sky uses your phone's GPS to create a very accurate forecast forexactly where you are.I mean down to your exactaddress.Dark Sky's best feature is its to-the-minute precipitation chart. It'll tell you exactly how long the rain will be falling for, and how heavyit will be. It's incredibly accurate, and I always make sure to check this app when I hear people say "it might rain."Few experiences are as frustrating as getting caught in a rainstorm halfway through a multi-hour hike; Dark Sky will let you know whether or not to go for it today, or shuffle it to tomorrow.Dark Sky, $3.99SkyViewMany people learned about constellations while studying science or history in grade school, butoutside of the Big and Little Dipper, I couldn't point any of them out.SkyView takes the guesswork out of star gazing: Just point your phone skyward, and the app will do the rest. Based on your location and where you're pointing, SkyView will identify stars, planets, constellations, and satellites.Once identified, each object of interest is accompanied with an information card so you'll know exactly what you're looking at. If you're campingwith kids, SkyView is a must-have appit's easy to use, and will make science more accessible and fun.SkyView, $1.99See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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