Gadgets for the outdoors

Bose Soundlink
This wireless mobile speaker lets you play music from you Bluetooth-enabled music player or phone and makes it sound as if you were at home listening on an expensive 5.1 system. Ideal for the outdoors, especially since it looks a bit like an old transistor in its leather cover and chrome body, is also an excellent accessory for any tablet.
Price: Rs 19,013 onwards

Nebula Gator ATV
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This 250 cc all-terrain vehicle comes with a watercooled, 4-stroke, single cylinder engine that can give up to 8500 rpm. The vehicle is fully automatic with hand reverse and front/rear suspensions. There are drum brakes also on both sides.
Price: Rs 2.89 lakh

Portronics Mojo
An emergency light is a must for the outdoors, but one with an emergency charger is icing on the cake. Portronics Mojo's 2200mAh battery can be used in situations when you are miles away from a plug point.
Price: Rs 1,299

Lock Top
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You can always buy a Kensington lock, or just buy a Lock Top which will let you lock your precious laptop to a pole or table, even a tree. This works on a combination lock principle and is easily operable by any sober person. There is even a compass thrown in for good measure.
Price: 1,299

Samsung Galaxy Note
You don't want to haul along a full laptop, perhaps not even a tablet if you are camping in the hills. But you wouldn't mind a Samsung Galaxy Note in your windcheater. This 5.3-inch "phablet"might make the ideal outdoor campnion providing quick access to maps, weather, travel info and, of course, your entertainment and mail.
Price: Rs 32,500

Nikon COOLPIX AW100
The ideal camping camera, this tough-bodied unit from Nikon is waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof. Along with 16 megapixels, the camera has a 5X optical zoom, 3-inch TFT LCD, in-built GPS and can shoot Full HD movie.
Price: 15,450

BlitzRCWorks FA/18C
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Let your excitement take wings with a radio-controlled plane this holiday season. We were really wowed by specs on the four channel 2.4GHz BlitzRCWorks FA/18C Tiger Meet Hornet V2 Pro Radio Remote Control Electric Ducted Fan RC Fighter Jet. The model is easy to assemble and has a wingspan of 710mm complete with tail rudder control and landing gear systems.
Price: 13,400

BACPAC ELEMENT
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BacPac Element can protect your laptop or tablet from wind and weather, in case you decide to take them along for a camping trip. The bag comes with a rain cape to protect your stuff from moisture. Plus there is a removable notebook sleeve and storage room for documents.
Price: 5,125

APPS FOR THE OUTDOORS 100 Awesome survival Tips $0.99; iOS Adventure can sometime put you in a spot of bother. This app gets information on survival tips for problems like how to survive an animal attack, jump from rooftop to rooftop and even how to cross a piranha infested river. And yes, it also tells you how to handle UFO abduction and other otherworldly situations. US Army Survival Guide Free; Android This is great app puts together the entire US Army survival guide on the phone and can be used even in the offline mode. The app features various chapters that talks about shelters, desert survival, dangerous animals, food procurement, etc. Knot Guide Free; iOS & Android Adventure sports are incomplete without ropes and knots. So get this knot guide application that teachs how to tie a knot. It includes 92 kinds on knots and is categorised under 10 categories like bend, climbing, fishing, looping, running, hitch, etc. Compass Free; Universal Many smartphones have a compass onboard. Those without this feature should instal this free app which gives a compass view with location display, ensures you can save your favourite place or car location, etc.

Spare Air
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On a long drive, nothing could be scarier than running a flat in the middle of nowhere. The Spare Air tyre inflator can pump air into your tyre without any power source. It runs on an in-car 12V plug which fits into the cigarette lighter socket and comes with a three-metre power cord and nozzle.
Price: 3,149

Caperlan fishing kit
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You can now buy a full fishing kit online, just the kind you read about in Archie comics and other books. A full kit will mean a good rod, hooks, line and sinkers. Though there are a handful of options online, Caperlan seems to be the best.
Price: Rs 5,000

HTC One X
With a big 4.- inch display, the HTC One X is capable of handling anything and almost everything. This includes email, documentation, games, movies, maps, etc. Above all, the phone is sturdy and somewhat water resistant (HTC showcased this capability during the launch of the phone). And the 8 MP camera captures good images that can compensate when reaching for the camera will scare the deer away.
Price: Rs 35,000

Belkin Rockstar
With friends around, a single iPod and five headsets can create a mess. Why not get a Belkin Rockstar headphone sharing accessory that plugs into the music player at one end leaving five 3.5mm ports for other headphones. A perfect accessory for enjoying a great evening with friends.
Price: Rs 599

Victorinox Expedition Kit with Knives
Packed in a neat leather pouch, this combo from Victorinox gives you more than 30 knives and tools as well as a compass, sprit level, LED torch and thermometer. Seems there is hardly any tool missing here. Guranteed to ensure you aren't at a loss in the great wild out there.
Price: Rs 9,200