In case you didn’t know your fancy phone can break into pieces if you drop it from 6-9 feet on concrete, no battery would last in extreme weather conditions and it might not be waterproof. The Sonim XP3 ($N/A) does more than that with its 3 megapixel camera, flashlight mode, GPS, and Bluetooth. It can handle temperatures from -4 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, boasts 2.5 days of talk time and up to 2 months of standby thanks to a 2200 mAh battery. Not to mention a seriously rugged design and a 3 year no-questions-asked guarantee
The CY-FI Wireless Speaker System ($180) is made for biking, boating, camping or any activity enhanced with a portable speaker. Available for iPod and Bluetooth enabled cell phones, PDAs and MP3 players, lets you control volume, tracks, and playlists. Weighting only four ounces and has a range of up to 30 feet, with a battery life of up to 6 hours. Available in their online store beginning October 13th.
If you see someone underwater with a pair of headphones, they are the H2O Audio Surge Headphones ($60) acoustically and engineered to deliver exceptional clarity and bass while underwater and are waterproof to 12ft/3.6m. Contains 5 sets of ergonomically designed earplugs to provide an individualized fit and watertight seal. The connector is compatible with standard 3.5mm headphone jacks.
Never Get Lost Again… The high sensitivity SIRF Star III GPS receiver will help you track your way, use it for stadium parking lots, festivals, parks, malls or capturing Sasquatch on film. The Bushnell GPS Backtrack ($74) can store and locate up to three locations and provide distance and direction back. Also a self calibrating digital compass that is weather resistant that operates on 2 AAA batteries. Pfff!
When you love adventure but hate to ask for directions – the Garmin Oregon 400t ($600) GPS will help you to keep your ego. This next-generation handheld features a rugged, touchscreen along with preloaded topographic maps, 3-D map view, a high-sensitivity receiver, barometric altimeter, electronic compass, microSD card slot, picture viewer and more. Even exchange tracks, waypoints, routes and geocaches wirelessly between similar units. You can be miles away of a gas station but your life will not be on jeopardy.
