Gear Guide 2012: Kodak Playfull Video Camera
A palm-sized video camera that still performs.
From outdoor cameras and GPS units to headlamps and more, the gear experts at Backpacker Magazine test the latest electronics in real backcountry conditions to bring you comprehensive gear reviews.
A palm-sized video camera that still performs.
A DSLR camera that can handle a multitude of light and weather conditions.
Send and receive with the ultimate backcountry communicator.
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These compact, hyper-efficient solar chargers will power your gadgets no matter where you travel.
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Climbing's Editor-in-Chief weighs in on his favorite cam.
Gadgets to help you lop off the miles.
Versatile tripod for ultralight photography
A gift for the iPhone user who has everything
Capture all your outdoor moments with these cameras and camcorders.
Three hiking-focused apps - for iPhone, iPad, or Android.
Never get lost again, with these four GPS units and three hiking apps.
A military-grade iPad case, built for the backcountry.
This budget-friendly, no-frills device delivers basic safety and positioning without adding weight.
You’ll get in-car voice and off-trail navigation on 1:100K USA topo maps, plus a 5MP camera that snaps crisp, geotagged images.
A compact, durable unit with sophisticated features like barometric altimeter.
An all-in-one unit that captures GPS, photos, 320x240 video, and audio.
Plan hikes and backpacking trips, plus other outdoor adventures like never before on detailed, interactive topo maps and aerial photos.