Hiking Predictions: How Powerful Will AI Be in 2030

We spoke with experts to find out more.

February 10, 2025
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As you probably already know, AI has made its way into the outdoors. And the future of hiking could look VERY different. We might have some smart gear like temperature regulating tents or robots that carry your gear. 

In this video, Chris goes over 18 predictions for hiking. Some might get a little eerie.

Chapters:

  • 00:00 INTRO
  • 00:43 NATURE APPS
  • 02:14 TRIP PLANNING
  • 02:54 BETTER ENGINEERING
  • 03:49 SMART HEADLAMPS
  • 04:12 SMART TENTS
  • 04:51 SMART INSULATION
  • 05:47 VIRTUAL FITTING ROOMS
  • 06:21 POWERED CLOTHING
  • 06:51 SMART FOOTWEAR
  • 07:30 BIOMETRICS & WEARABLES
  • 08:01 BACKCOUNTRY WATER QUALITY
  • 08:26 VIRTUAL REALITY TOURISM
  • 08:58 NATURE MODELS
  • 09:51 ANIMAL COMMUNICATION
  • 10:14 DE-EXTINCTION
  • 10:45 AI AGENTS
  • 11:46 ROBOTS
  • 12:21 CONCLUSION
Stoveless Backpacking Meals
  • 650-Calorie Fuel
  • No Cooking
  • No Cleaning