Five of the best outdoor gadgets
From a portable solar panel to a compact satellite phone
1. Jackery SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel
Lightweight (4kg) and foldable, this panel can be set up in seconds. Measuring 610 x 535 x 35mm when folded, it is IP65 water-resistant, which is useful in changeable weather, and it can charge two USB devices directly from sunlight.
2. LifeSaver Liberty
This portable water purifier claims to remove 99.99% of viruses and bacteria. Robust and easy to use, with a 400ml capacity, it comes with a 5ft scavenger hose for water collection and a replaceable filter cartridge.
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3. Garmin inReach Mini
Durable and compact, this satellite phone enables to you stay in touch when you’ve got no mobile signal. It has built-in messaging, location tracking, and an emergency SOS function. The rechargeable battery lasts up to 20 days in power-saving mode,
4. Nikon Prostaff P3 10X30
These compact, tough binoculars offer an extremely wide 62.6-degree field of view and 10x magnification. They are waterproof (up to 1m for up to ten minutes), with a fog-free design and rubber armour to provide grip and protection from knocks. 125 x 130 x 52mm, they weigh 465g and come with a protective case.
5. Olight Baton 3 1200 Lumens Pocket EDC Torch
Weighing just 83g, this small but mighty 63mm-long stainless-steel pocket LED torch has a huge output of 1200 lumens, enough to light the way for 166 metres ahead of you. It boasts a maximum runtime of 20 days powered by a customised IMR16340 battery.
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