
Take a look at some of the safety gear you should invest in before heading on your outdoor adventures this summer.
Best safety gear for outdoor workouts
If you run, walk or bike at night, you want to make sure you’re fully visible to others on the road or sharing a path with you. A reflective running vest illuminated by multiple lights is sure to make you stand out. This LED reflective running vest is a favorite of CNET’s senior writer, Bree Fowler, who is a runner. She says the rechargeable vest makes it easy for cars to spot you, and has a flashing chest lamp that gives you a clear look of everything around you.

You can’t ever be too careful when you’re out and about so a personal safety alarm like the Birdie is helpful to have on hand. The Birdie is popular among runners, people who live on their own and commuters who take public transit or work late nights. The Birdie is a self-defense tool that can fit on a keychain and functions like an alarm with a flashing strobe light to deter attackers and alert bystanders that you’re in danger. It’s a great present for a friend or family member who is looking to carry a safety device around with them that is also travel-friendly.

Whether you’re going for a walk, run, bike ride or swim, it’s important to make sure your skin is protected. In scenarios where you know you may break a sweat, having a sunscreen that is water-resistant is your best bet to avoid sunburn. One of our favorite water-resistant sunscreens is the Badger Active Mineral Sunscreen. CNET wellness editor, Caroline Igo says this is a thick cream that’s hypoallergenic, unscented and offers a matte finish that lasts 40 minutes. It also had ingredients like vitamin E, organic sunflower seed oil and beeswax to keep your skin moisturized.

If you find yourself camping, hiking, cycling or backpacking in an unfamiliar area and want to make sure the water you’re drinking is safe and sanitary, it’s helpful to have a filtered water bottle. A filtered water bottle removes bacteria and sediment, which is ideal if you like to take your adventures to different states or countries and are unsure how clean the water is. CNET’s favorite filtered water bottle, the Grayl Geopress Water Purifier has an excellent filtration system that can filter out chemicals, pesticides, particles, heavy metals, bacteria and viruses.

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the second iteration of the Apple Watch Ultra with some minor updates. This watch has a longer battery life and can detect falls and car crashes, it has an accurate heart rate monitor, a temperature sensor, dual-frequency GPS and more. One of the most appealing aspects of this watch for those who enjoy outdoor adventures is the flashlight on the watch that is bright enough to light up a cave–seriously, just ask CNET’s principal video producer, Lexy Saviddes who used it while spelunking. Additionally, if you reach a dead spot where you have no signal, the watch can locate the last place you had a signal so you can backtrack to make a call and check messages or make an emergency call on any network.
Why is safety important in recreational activities?
Safety is important because it’s easy to get injured, lost or encounter other obstacles when out and about in unfamiliar territory. You should be able to enjoy your favorite activities while protecting yourself as best as you can.
What should you consider when bringing the right gear for an outdoor adventure?
When bringing gear for outdoor activities, consider protecting not only your skin with sunscreen or packing snacks but also think about items you can take that can help in case of emergency or unexpected circumstances.
The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives.
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