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Representative vintage film camera. Edit brand and weight to match yours. Fully mechanical, works without batteries. Bring extra 35mm film rolls. A classic for outdoor photography.

Representative additional lens. Edit brand, model, and weight to match your lens. Always carry front and rear caps. Use a padded lens pouch in your pack.

Representative compact camera. Edit brand and weight to match your camera. 1-inch sensor, 24-200mm equivalent zoom. Fits jacket pocket. Great travel camera.

Representative DSLR body. Edit brand and weight to match your camera. Body cap included. Weather-sealed magnesium alloy. 32.5 MP APS-C sensor.

Representative DSLR with kit lens. Edit brand and weight to match your camera. APS-C sensor, 24 MP. Battery lasts ~970 shots. Bring UV filter and lens cap.

Representative mirrorless body. Edit brand and weight to match your camera. Full-frame 33 MP. 5-axis IBIS. Dual card slots. Weather-sealed.

Representative mirrorless with kit lens. Edit brand and weight to match your camera. Full-frame 33 MP. IBIS stabilisation. Lighter than DSLR equivalent.

NOAA weather channels. Hand crank + solar for emergency power.

Purpose-built for mountain and trail communication. Simple single-channel operation — turn on and talk. No menus, no programming. Excellent range in mountainous terrain. USB-C rechargeable. IP67 waterproof. Essential safety tool for group hikes when splitting up or hiking at different paces. Widely adopted by guide companies. Buy in pairs.

FRS/GMRS pair. Weather alerts. Range depends on terrain.

Lightest Kindle at 158g. Weeks of battery. No waterproofing — use a dry bag near water. Best weight-conscious option.

IPX8 waterproof — safe near water. Weeks of battery life. Anti-glare e-ink readable in direct sunlight. Perfect trail companion.

Colour e-ink for maps, guides, and comics. IPX8 waterproof. Physical page-turn buttons. No Amazon lock-in — supports ePub.

The OG. Released April 21, 1989. Dot-matrix 160×144 pixel LCD with that iconic pea-green tint. 4× AA batteries gave you ~30 hours of Tetris — more than any modern device dreams of. Z80-compatible CPU at 4.19 MHz. Link cable for multiplayer. Sold 118.7 million units. Survived a Gulf War bombing and kept playing. The reason an entire generation has tinnitus from the startup chime. Bring spare AAs and a copy of Pokémon Red.

The Holy Grail. Only 39 copies were awarded to winners of the 1997–1998 CoroCoro Comic illustration contests in Japan. A PSA Gem Mint 10 copy sold for $5,275,000 in July 2023 to Logan Paul — making it the most expensive Pokémon card in history. Features artwork by Atsuko Nishida, Pikachu's original designer. The card says 'Illustrator' instead of 'Trainer' — the only Pokémon card to do so. Weight: 2 grams. Value-to-weight ratio: $2,637,500 per gram. Do NOT pack this in your checked luggage.

250 lumens max. ChromaReal colour LEDs for ambience. Single-button control with motion-reactive modes. USB-C rechargeable. IPX4. 75 hours low.

330 lumens max. Front-mounted battery eliminates bounce. Moisture-wicking headband. USB-C rechargeable. Red flood mode. IPX4.

400 lumens max. Red mode preserves night vision. IPX8 waterproof.

Collapsible design. 300 lumens. Hang with built-in loop.

500 lumens max. Built-in 5000mAh battery doubles as power bank. Red light mode preserves night vision. USB-C charging. IP66. Magnetic base. 150 hours low.

inc AAA Battery

1700 lumens max with 21700 battery (included). Instant turbo tail switch. USB-C rechargeable. IP68 (2m submersible). 283m beam throw. Lockout mode.

150 lumens lantern + 120 lumen flashlight. Built-in collapsible legs for standing. USB rechargeable. 170 hours low. Only 68g. Daisy-chain charging.

Best flashlight for backpacking (Field & Stream). 500 lumens with spotlight and floodlight modes. Built-in monocrystalline solar panel for recharging. 5200 mAh battery — charges small devices like phones. IP67 waterproof. 50 hours runtime on low spotlight. Versatile for trail and home use. Outer casing could be more durable.

400 lumens max. Patented Advanced Focus System (spot-to-flood). Magnetic charge system. Red rear light. IPX4. 180m beam.

Headband (13 g) included in weight. USB cable not included.

Size: N/A

400 lumens max. Only 28g — ultralight community favourite. USB-C rechargeable. Red + high-CRI auxiliary LEDs. IP66. 64m beam.

1300 lumens max. L-shaped magnetic charge cable. Magnetic tailcap for hands-free use. Proximity sensor prevents overheating. IPX8. 170m beam. Pocket clip included.

600 lumens max. Rechargeable CORE battery included (also takes 3×AAA). Red lighting mode. Reflective headband. IPX4. 160m beam.

2017 model with fatter soft cord and 50 lumins, package of watch batteries adds 0.2oz

300 lumens max. 3×AAA batteries (included). Three brightness levels. IPX4. Best budget headlamp. 65m beam.

no aaa battery

No headband, no battery

The successor to the inReach Mini — adds photo and voice note sending via satellite, which is a genuine leap. Two-way texting, location sharing, automated tracking, and interactive SOS with GEOS rescue coordination. Multi-day battery life. Pairs with your phone via Garmin Messenger app for easy typing. Requires a satellite subscription plan. For anyone going into areas without cell service who wants peace of mind and the ability to communicate. The Plus model's photo feature finally makes satellite comms feel modern.

Top hiking watch for battery life. Preloaded offline TopoActive trail maps. Solar charging extends already massive battery — weeks between charges in smartwatch mode. Rugged button + touchscreen design works with wet or gloved hands. Multi-band GPS for accurate positioning under canopy. Wrist-based navigation keeps phone in the pack. ABC sensors (altimeter, barometer, compass).

Best Buy at OutdoorGearLab for handheld GPS. Compact and lightweight at 142g. 2.2" sunlight-readable colour display. Preloaded TopoActive maps. GPS and GLONASS receiver. 25 hours battery on 2x AA batteries — no proprietary battery needed. 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter. IPX7 waterproof. 8 GB internal memory expandable via microSD. The best GPS for hikers on a budget.

Premium alternative to the Enduro 3. Brighter AMOLED display with more map detail on-wrist. Built-in microphone and speaker for phone calls and voice assistant (Siri/Google). All the same navigation, ABC sensors, and multi-band GPS. Trade-off is shorter battery life vs Enduro 3 due to the nicer screen. Sapphire crystal and titanium options available.

Editors' Choice best handheld GPS at OutdoorGearLab. Multi-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo) for accurate positioning in heavy tree cover and deep canyons. 3" sunlight-readable colour display. Up to 180 hours in expedition mode. TopoActive maps with routable roads and trails. Barometric altimeter and 3-axis compass. IPX7 waterproof. ABC sensors. The benchmark for dedicated hiking GPS devices.

SOS via satellite. Pair with phone app for messaging. Subscription required.

Upgraded inReach Mini with voice note messaging — talk into the device instead of typing. 100% global Iridium satellite coverage. Interactive SOS with 2-way communication to GEOS rescue centre. Tracks and shares location. Pairs with Garmin Messenger or Explore app. Compact at 105g. New interface is easier to navigate. Subscription required for satellite features.

GPS + topo maps on wrist. Barometer for weather prediction.

Personal locator beacon that transmits on 406 MHz to the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite network. No subscription fees — ever. 7-year battery life, replaceable. 66-channel GPS for fast position fix. 24+ hour transmission time once activated. Waterproof to 15m. 115g backup SOS device. Register with your country's beacon authority. The last-resort backup when everything else fails.

Sighting compass. Set declination for your region. Mirror doubles as signal.

Fits iPad Air 11", iPad 10th gen, Galaxy Tab S9 FE. Neoprene padding protects in pack. Zip closure.

Fits phones up to 7 inches. Touchscreen works through pouch. Lanyard keeps it secure. Essential for kayaking, rafting, rain.

Lightest standard iPhone. USB-C, action button. Excellent all-round trail phone.

Big screen + big battery without Pro price. Great for map reading on trail.

Pro-grade camera in a compact body. Titanium frame, USB-C, action button.

Largest iPhone. Action button, USB-C. Excellent low-light camera. Battery lasts full day of heavy use.

Lightest and cheapest iPhone. Compact pocket-friendly size. Good budget trail phone.

Excellent value Pixel. Great camera for the price. IP68. Offline Google Maps for backcountry navigation.

Compact Pro Pixel. Outstanding photo quality, astrophotography mode. IP68. Pure Android experience.

Best-in-class computational photography. 5x telephoto for wildlife. IP68. Excellent Google Maps integration.

Most affordable Pixel with excellent camera. IP67 rated. Great budget trail phone with Google AI features.

Flagship value with Hasselblad camera tuning. 6000mAh battery — longest lasting. IP69 rated. 100W fast charging.

Excellent mid-range option for outdoor use. IP67 rated. Good battery life. Affordable trail phone.

Compact flagship Samsung. IP68 rated. Light enough for ultralight setups.

Samsung flagship with S Pen for notes. 200MP main camera. IP68 dust/water resistant. Titanium frame.

Large screen Samsung. IP68 water/dust resistant. Good all-day battery life.

Folds to half size for pocket carry. Cover screen shows notifications without opening. IPX8.

Foldable phone-to-tablet. Large inner screen great for maps. Heavier but versatile. IPX8 water resistant.

add 0.1oz for 4" Lightning to USB cable (iXCC from Amazon)

Size: 5000 mAh; Has built-in wall charger

add 0.1oz for 4" lightning to USB cable (iXCC from Amazon)

Lithium cells outperform alkaline in cold. Carry 1 spare set.

The lightest 10000mAh power bank worth carrying. Carbon fibre and aluminium construction shaves weight without sacrificing durability. 150g — roughly 50% lighter than comparable capacity Anker/RAVPower banks. USB-C PD input/output at 18W charges phones fast. Dual output (USB-C + USB-A) charges two devices simultaneously. Enough juice for 2-3 full phone charges. The standard power bank of the ultralight backpacking community. Pairs perfectly with the Nitecore NU25 headlamp.

3-panel foldable. Best output in direct sun 10am-2pm. Hang on pack.

2-3 full phone charges. Charge overnight, use during day.

USB-C PD fast charge. 4-5 phone charges. Worth the weight on long trips.

Braided cable for durability. 1m length. Compatible with most devices.

Budget iPad. Good value for basecamp entertainment and trip planning. USB-C charging.

Best balance of size, weight, and performance. Great travel tablet for planning and entertainment.

Large screen without Pro price. Good for map planning and entertainment at basecamp.

Lightest iPad. Fits in large jacket pocket. Excellent for hiking maps, guides, and e-books. Best tablet for ultralight packing.

Portable Pro tablet. Excellent for route planning and on-trip photo editing. USB-C Thunderbolt.

Thinnest Apple device ever (5.1mm). OLED display. Overkill for trail use but great for basecamp planning and photo editing.

Largest Android tablet. S Pen included. IP68 water/dust resistant. For basecamp use only — too big for trail.

Large premium Android tablet with S Pen. IP68. Good for photo editing and map planning.

Affordable Samsung tablet with S Pen and IP68. Good value for outdoor use.