Not so long ago, holidays meant going to destinations with plush hotels and gigantic malls to shop imported clothes and shoes. But gradually, our definition of a holiday has changed, thanks to our frenetic pace of life. Now, rather than seeking materialistic comfort, most of us prefer to have some me-time where we can reconnect with nature.

On my last work trip to Taipei, all I wanted to do was spend some time trekking. So, as soon as my work finished, I packed my backpack with some basic necessities and set off to the jungles. And as I realised during the trek, here are some absolute must-have gadgets that can help you make the most of your nature trips: