Backpacker Gear Reviews Gear Guide 2011: Essential Apps Load up your smartphone or iPad with these backpacker-friendly apps. May 5, 2011 Kelly Bastone Share this Facebook Icon Twitter Icon Email Icon Join Backpacker Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. Join for free Already have an account? Sign In Join Backpacker Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. Join for free Already have an account? Sign In When you buy something using the retail links in our stories, we may earn a small commission. We do not accept money for editorial gear reviews. Read more about our policy.