When that long-awaited camping trip finally pops up, make sure you add these outdoor essentials to your packing list.
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Hydro power
For off-grid adventurers, the WaterLily Turbine charges all of your battery-powered devices by generating power from running water. Anchor it in a flowing river or stream and it harvests energy 24/7, regardless of weather conditions. $160 for the USB version. (709) 864-8242; waterlilyturbine.com.
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Fun in the sun
Take power to the campsite with the high-performance Voltaic OffGrid Solar Backpack. Thanks to a high-efficiency solar panel and 12,800 milliamp-hour battery pack, happy campers can charge two USB devices. It’s also a handy go bag with 25 liters of storage and a padded 15-inch tablet/laptop sleeve. $200. (212) 401-1192; voltaicsystems.com.
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Beacon of light and sound
It's not hard to get lost in the great outdoors. Mitigate the problem with the Breadcrumb Bluetooth Location Marker, a device and app that attaches to your gear and tracks your camping spot up to 150 yards away. Waterproof, battery-operated and shareable with your camping crew, it features 5 flashing LED lights and a sound beacon that guide you back to camp. $40. breadcrumbtech.com.
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Tunes under the stars
With the Renogy E.TUNES Solar Bluetooth Speaker, you can bring the party anywhere. Splash-proof and portable, campers can stream their music via Bluetooth or with an auxiliary cord. Powered by the sun and featuring dynamic frequency range and enhanced bass, it can thump for 10 hours on a charge. $30. (800) 330-8678; renogy.com.
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Up your hiking game
Proper breathing technique is crucial for endurance hikes in high altitudes. The Airofit Breathing Trainer measures and analyzes breathing volumes and adjusts resistance to build your respiratory muscles, improve breathing strength and boost your anaerobic threshold so you can tackle those mountains like a pro. $274. airofit.com.
Tech journalist David Novak is editor of GadgetGram.com. Prices and availability are subject to change. Inclusion in this column is not an endorsement by South Carolina Living or any S.C. electric cooperative.