3 Backpacking Gadgets and Apps to Better Your Time On-Trail
This year’s lineup of electronic devices made the outdoors more accessible, comfortable, and bug-free for our testers.
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Brian McElwee
Backpacking electronics category manager Brian McElwee has been abusing electronic gear in the backcountry for Backpacker and Outside magazine since 2020. Living in the White Mountains of NH, he and his wife (and tester) Quinn McElwee spend as much time as possible on trails, hiking, riding, ‘shoeing, and skiing.
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What We’re Testing Now: Garmin’s eTrex® Solar GPS Device With “Unlimited” Battery Life
Does the Garmin eTrex Solar live up to the hype?
Editor’s Choice: Box Synergy Solar 7 Solar Panel
This compact solar panel will juice up your next long-distance trek
Weekly Obsession: Use Your Water Bottle Like a Hydration Bladder With This Adapter
The One Bottle Hydration system gives you the best of both worlds.
Weekly Obsession: The North Face Thermoball Eco Hoodie Is Warm and Breathable, Even in Soggy Conditions
It’s made of 100 percent recycled material, too.