This Snickers-size Bluetooth transceiver is "the world's most innovative communication tool," says Michael Frank at Outside magazine. It enables texting and location sharing when there's no cell service or Wi-Fi. Used by search-and-rescue teams, it also rainproof. Buy it at Amazon.
Great for long hikes and crowded concerts, Beartooth turns your smartphone into a high-tech walkie-talkie. It works like goTenna, but has a wider range and enables phone calls in addition to texting and group mapping. Buy it at Beartooth.
"One of the fastest, easiest-to-use, and most attractive routers available," the Amplifi will eliminate all Wi-Fi dead spots in your house — and maybe your whole block — with its pair of network-extending antennae, says Alex Cranz at Gizmodo. Buy it at Amazon.
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Charge a phone or tablet off the grid with this lightweight, foldable USB solar panel, the best of 70 models tested for their charging speed, size, and price. It lacks only a battery, and thus can't store energy. Buy it at Amazon.
Now you can go anywhere without leaving behind any of your gadgets — or tying up your hands. This lightweight jacket has 29 pockets, some large enough to hold and protect a laptop or tablet. Buy it at Amazon.
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