Gallery: Trail Tech: 6 Ways to Stay Wired in the Wilderness

  • Etón Rukus Solar
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    Etón Rukus Solar ---------------- This Bluetooth-enabled boom box has a rugged, trail-worthy case and a 40-square-inch solar panel. Six hours of direct sun will deliver enough juice for six hours of campfire jams. __WIRED__ Low-power e-ink display. __TIRED__ 2.25- inch speakers sound muddy at high volumes. $150 | [Etón Rukus Solar](http://www.etoncorp.com/product_card/?p_ProductDbId=1837766)
  • Geigerrig Rig 500 Ballistic Hydration Pack
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    Geigerrig Rig 500 Ballistic Hydration Pack ------------------------------------------ The pressurized 2-liter reservoir—inflated with an included hand pump—squirts out water every time you bite the valve. It'll make you drink more. __WIRED__ In-line filter for hands-free purification. __TIRED__ Pressurized pouch stiffens back panel. $125 | [Geigerrig Rig 500 Ballistic Hydration Pack](http://www.geigerrig.com/hydration-packs/rig-500-ballistic.html)
  • Five Ten Warhawk
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    Five Ten Warhawk ---------------- A shoe built for parkour-type "freerunning," the Warhawk has a high bumper 11for protection and a tactile forefoot that makes it great for acrobatics and light bouldering. __WIRED__ Sticky rubber sole grabs the ground like glue. __TIRED__ Upper is too loose for technical climbs. $125 $125 | [Five Ten Warhawk](http://fiveten.com/products/footwear-detail/10114-warhawk-midnight-blue)
  • Petzl Nao Headlamp
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    Petzl Nao Headlamp ------------------ This headband has a sensor that gauges distance to whatever it's shining on and adjusts the LEDs accordingly—from a deer-freezing 355 lumens to a tent-mate-friendly 7. __WIRED__ Hands-free dimming. __TIRED__ Bulky rear-mounted lithium-ion battery pack. $175 | [Petzl Nao Headlamp](http://www.petzl.com/us/outdoor/headlamps/nao)
  • BioLite CampStove
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    BioLite CampStove ----------------- Yes, this stove has a USB port. The BioLite's thermoelectric converter turns heat from its own fire into gadget-rejuvenating electricity. __WIRED__ Juice your camera while you brew cowboy coffee. __TIRED__ Two pounds feels heavy for a camp stove. $129 | [BioLite CampStove](http://biolitestove.com/CampStove.html)
  • CamelBak All Clear UV Bottle
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    CamelBak All Clear UV Bottle ---------------------------- Fear no water source. The All Clear's UV bulb will kill 99.9999 percent of bacteria, 99.99 percent of viruses, and 99.9 percent of protozoa. __WIRED__ Takes only 60 seconds to purify contents. __TIRED__ Requires an additional filter ($15) for cloudy/muddy water. $99 | [CamelBak All Clear UV Bottle](http://www.camelbak.com/Sports-Recreation/Bottles/2012-All-Clear.aspx)
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