3 Apps to make your Summer Sizzle

If you’re like me, you probably have a lot more free time on your hands now that summer has started. That means you’ll most likely be spending more time with friends, families and whoever may cross your path. Below are three apps I’ve found for you that will make it a summer to remember.

Bands in Town: Don’t you hate it when you found out a band you love is coming to town, but you didn’t know about it in time? Well fear not — Bands in Town will alert you to when concerts near you are happening. The app will customize what you hear about depending on what you put in, and it will even read your music library so you won’t miss a thing. This free app is available on iOS as well as Android.

Rating: 4.2/5

Rise: S’mores, fires, hikes — all of these activities depend on the sun or absence of it. The app Rise will tell you when the sun sets every day and when it will rise. This allows you to avoid bad situations like night games when the sun is out or having to wait to start your fire. Now you can plan ahead. This app is available on iOS and is free.

Rating: 4/5

WhatKnot: A bad knot while camping can mean the difference between putting up a tent at midnight (again) or a good night’s sleep. The app WhatKnot is made by Columbia, and will help you avoid mistakes you might make when securing a tent or putting up a tarp to shade your camp. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced camper this app is for you, because you can look any type of knot using their easy index which lets you choose by name, type, etc. This app is free and available on multiple platforms.

Rating: 4.7/5

I hope you enjoy these apps and use them to make the most of your summer. If there is any app that you think I forgot, please let me know in the comments or on Twitter or Facebook. Make sure to check out my column next month, where I will tell you what the best movies of the summer have been and what movies to look forward to.