Outdoor Electronics

We used this new take on the old school light as a backup for headlamps and also to revive dead smartphones on multiday trips.

For the size and weight of an energy bar (and the cost of a box of them), you get 6,400 mAh (enough for four iPhone 4 charges).

This 20,400 mAh brick is ideal for people going out for more than a weekend but who don’t want to fuss with solar.

This rugged, waterproof 7,800mAH portable power pack survived all the abuse we could throw at it in the backcountry.

This watch's long-lasting battery makes it easy to collect a wealth of data.

This GPS unit is rugged, reliable, and comes with preloaded maps.

This all-in-one lens is lighter—and has a larger zoom range—than its predecessor (which we’ve long loved).

You don’t have to be a pro to covet this camera's impressive features.

This camera gives you DSLR quality images in a compact, 12MP point-and-shoot package.

This mirrorless camera has the ability to change lenses, giving you more creative control—and it’s more packable than a DSLR.

These mini LED lights are the best thing to happen to tents since aluminum poles.

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It has a long battery life, a huge display, and built-in map apps.

A tough phone with a great camera.

This tiny, waterproof camera boasts high-end features for a refreshingly low price.

A wrist fitness tracker with a ridiculously long batter life - and a motivation setting.

It's a speaker. It's a key chain. It's immensely packable.

A perpetual favorite of those who regularly abuse their phones.

It charges your electronics and keeps the campsite bright.

Don’t get stuck with a dead smartphone or headlamp on your next weekend trip. Pack one of these and always have spare juice.

DeLorme has finally made one tool that serves as a GPS device, backcountry messenger, and rescue beacon.

Send messages from anywhere. Take better photos. Pack portable power. And five more gadget picks.

The perfect accessory for your POV camera.

This satellite-powered hotspot allows texting in the most remote locations.

This solar-powered lithium battery recharges efficiently.

This easy-to-use camera takes quick and clear shots.

A waterproof camera that's ready for any adventure.

An updated Editors' Choice camera with an improved focus range.

Phone is able to handle the most vigorous explorations.

A durable tablet with plenty of storage.

This battery pack has enough power to charge multiple devices.

High quality sounding bluetooth speaker is multi-sport ready.

Find the Charge That's Right For You

Shoot with the most versatile POV camera on the market.

Juice your tablet anywhere with these three devices.

Supercharge your backcountry experience with these tablets, apps, and accessories.

Best tablet for map junkies

A perfect tablet for content creators

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Stay connected with your favorite Apple device in the backcountry

Upgrade any tablet with these smart gadgets.

A five-solar-panel power pack for the long-haul hiker.

A highly packable solar panel

For its pocket-friendly size, this rugged, impact- and splash-resistant battery packs a punch

A tester favorite thanks to the easy-to-use interface, long battery life, and large selection of quality apps.

With the latest tech tools, you can plan trips better and more easily, stay safer on the trail, and instantly put your summit hero shot in front of the whole world.

You can't beat a dedicated camera for clarity, control, and quality, but smartphones come close enough for most of us-this magazine has even published iPhone photos. Use these tools and techniques to amp up your device's multimedia power:

Outfit your phone for better backcountry pictures.

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Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Stay safe with this handheld weather station from Highgear.

Stay found and stay fit with this best-in-class GPS watch.

This weather-sealed DSLR is immune to the elements.

Shoot high-quality pics with a rugged point-and-shoot.

Protect your phone from anything, no bulk required.

Improve every camp night with this little big light.

Enhance any trek with these cameras and gadgets

Make lasting memories in style with the Apple iPad Mini.

Personalize your maps on the go with the beginner-friendly Google Nexus 7.

You don't have to stop the music with this multi-use speaker from Braven.

Never lose track of time with the burly and feature-heavy MTM Special Ops Silencer watch.

Take your essentials with you wherever you go with this smart storage case from Lezyne.

Never be more than a click away with this portable office from Pelican.

Stay plugged in off the grid with the Solio Classic2 solar charger.

Shoot like a professional with minimal experience using this entry-level DSLR from Nikon.

For 40 years, BACKPACKER readers have explored the wilderness and returned with photographic gold. But we were wowed by the entries for this contest—more than 650 of them. Check out these finalists (and this year's winner), then go to backpacker.com/photos to submit your own images. We’ll showcase the best entries in upcoming issues.

These six cameras can take it all and still bring home your hero shots.

Improve and protect your photos with these three accessories.

Two point-and-shoot cameras that maps & GPS lovers will appreciate.

The Air Pro is the quickest, most responsive point-of-view camera we've tested.

A camera that withstood a 13-mile Tough Mudder race...clipped to the racer's waist.

A compact (read: lightweight and highly packable) camera that's under $200.

A rugged waterproof camera with great image quality.

New Elite program from map partner Trimble Outdoors serves up best-in-class trip planning tools, exclusive map data, and mobile app extras.

Our editors map their favorite trips on custom-centered topos. Order today!

Tips from our experts and readers about traveling in deserts and canyon country

Go high with gear picked by the editors of Climbing magazine.

A perfect starter GPS unit, with a great price and minimal drawbacks.