Outdoor adventures sometimes require tech for safety or convenience. It isn’t all fun and games. But who are we kidding, gadgets are fun too! Our outdoor enthusiasts bought and tested the electric goods, from the best GPS watches to the top satellite messengers. With hours of exhaustive testing of the best GPS device and altimeter watches, we also keep things going with the best solar chargers and panels. For real-life electronics analysis, unbeholden to any manufacturer, we have the reviews you need.
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Best GPS Watch of 2024
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Best Handheld GPS of 2024
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Best Solar Panels for Camping
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10 Best Solar Chargers of 2024
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Best Portable Solar Chargers of 2024
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Best Satellite Messengers of 2024
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Best Walkie Talkies
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How to Choose a Personal Locator Beacon
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How to Choose a GPS Watch
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How to Choose a Portable Solar Charger or Mini Solar Panel
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How to Choose a Walkie Talkie
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Garmin Enduro 2 Review
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Garmin GPSMAP 66st Review
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Jackery SolarSaga 100 Review
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Goal Zero Nomad 5 Review
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FlexSolar 40W Review
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EcoFlow 110 Review
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Rocky Talkie Review
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ACR Bivy Stick Review
The ACR Bivy Stick is small but with high performance. It isn't perfect, but no currently available device is. We...![somewear global hotspot](https://d1nymbkeomeoqg.cloudfront.net/photos/18/91/310655_14699_M2.jpg)
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Somewear Global Hotspot Review
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Garmin eTrex 32x Review
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