Outdoor Electronics

Your electronics will never run out of juice with this portable battery charger.

This GPS is perfect, however you get from A to B.

The sleekest, best GPS watch yet.

Never get lost with these navigation tools.

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Bring back better images and video with these adventure-worthy cameras and accessories.

Get two smart apps that do spiffy editing tricks.

Never miss a shot with this quick-draw vest system.

"This is the best adventure DSLR ever made for its price."

Old-school sturdiness fused with iPhone-generation usability made the OM-D our pick for tech-savvy hikers.

A point-and-shoot with advanced hiker-centric chops

A wallet-size battery pack

From GPS data to navigation apps and printed maps, we have you covered and can get you ready for your next adventure.

What’s better than having an iPad? Not having to worry about what’ll happen to it when it gets into little hands.

Protect your valuables on your next paddling trip with this iPhone case.

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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.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

A giant roll-top and zip-top dry bag in one

Protect your valuables on your next paddling trip with these iPhone and iPad cases.

Cameras, gadgets, and cases for the trail.

A backpacker-friendly smartphone or GPS case that doesn't block signals

A top-performing GPS unit with photo-location capabilities.

Track elevation, weather, and workout intensity with this powerful watch

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.

We've taken the best trips on backpacker.com and made them even better. Check out updated, interactive PRO trips and PRO bundles on GPS Trails. Use your Android or iPhone to discover these premium guides, or map your own adventures and share them with your friends.

These compact, hyper-efficient solar chargers will power your gadgets no matter where you travel.

We've teamed up with map partner myTopo to create custom, pre-planned adventures printed on waterproof topo paper. No need to buy and carry multiple maps. Bonus: PRO Maps sync with your handheld GPS, your smartphone, or your tablet for a complete in-field mapping experience. Our archive is over 100 maps strong and growing.

Join a long line of enlightened travelers who have navigated the wilderness–and discover a whole new world that lies beyond well-marked trails and guided trips.

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.

A point-and-shoot that fires 1080HD video and geo-tags photos.

A tiny helmet camera that delivers flat-screen-worthy footage.

A compact DSLR with an outstanding battery life.

A point-and-shoot that you can freeze, submerge it water, and drop from high heights.

A bomber camera that's a bargain at $200.

Learn how to plot your own digital adventures with precision--then print the maps and prep your GPS.

This watch features an altimeter, barometer, compass, and logbook, and is dead-on accurate.

Learn the basics of using GPS devices and watch amazing Google 3D flyovers in our special navigation focused video center.

Learn how to make custom maps, navigate any terrain, and the ins-and-outs of GPS devices and mobile apps in our comprehensive navigation center.

The wilderness is often a wet and gritty place. Fortunately cameras are tougher than we think, but careless handling can trash them. Here's how to stack the odds in their favor.

What do dads really want? Hint: not more ties or car wash gift certificates. We polled our male staffers to find out what they hope to get (or give) this June 19th.

Don't let iPhone fanatics fool you: There are tons of great outdoor apps for the other operating system.

Load up your smartphone or iPad with these backpacker-friendly apps.

Outfit your mama with the perfect overnight gear.

Manage your social network from anywhere

This year, spend that extra dough on at-home workout gear that will make it easier to get out and log miles. Basically, you're investing in you.

A feature-filled altimeter watch sized for the female wrist

Shockproof, waterproof, and freezeproof means it's kid-proof

Rechargeable, portable power for all your mobile devices

A shockproof, waterproof, freeze-proof camera for all your outings

Learn everything you need to know to get from point a. to point b.

A watch with all the whistles, but you don't have to wear it on your wrist.

An iPod dock for the backcountry.

This bomber solar charger was the most durable of all the models we tested.

A hybrid battery and solar array.

Through the use of monocrystalline solar cells, Goal Zero created a super effective charger.

Turn your Leki trekking pole into a monopod for photo ops.