Dec 4, 2008 4:54 PM

Gadget Picks Fit For Outdoor Enthusiasts

It’s nearly the end of the year and that means its time for the lists to begin. National Geographic has picked what it calls as must-have gear for outdoor enthusiasts for 2009. Included are the Suunto’s wrist-watch navigator the X10 ($599), the Sony Xperia X1, the Black Diamond Enforcer gloves ($170) and the very cool […]

It's nearly the end of the year and that means its time for the lists to begin. National Geographic has picked what it calls as must-have gear for outdoor enthusiasts for 2009.

Included are the Suunto’s wrist-watch navigator the X10 ($599), the Sony Xperia X1, the Black Diamond Enforcer gloves ($170) and the very cool looking Kor One water bottle ($30). They have also listed their choice for camera, handheld GPS, jackets and a laptop made of bamboo.

Complete National Geographic gear gallery

Photo: Joshua Scott / National Geographic Adventure

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