5 Essential Outdoor Tech Tools

OtterBox Defenders Series

The virtually indestructible silicone-and-polycarbonate OtterBox Defender Series case for the iPhone 4S. (Also available in camo.)

Cateye Inou

The GPS-enabled Cateye Inou helmet cam shoots geotagged video and stills and matches the images to a map of your ride.

Amod GPS Data Logger

The Amod GPS Data ­Logger is a tiny, no-fuss ­device that clips to your pack and records a downloadable GPS track of where you’ve been.

Christy Designs Gear Pockets’ Organizer

Gear Pockets’ Organizer is a portable storage system with 14 variously sized pockets. Hang it in your garage, at the campsite, or inside the yurt.

Bits Limited Smart

A Bits Limited Smart power strip detects when devices plugged into it have been turned off and prevents them from drawing so-called phantom loads via always-on LEDs and display clocks.