G-Technology ArmorATD 2TB

ARE YOU THE OUTDOORSY TYPE? Western Digital’s subsidiary G-Technology has you covered. The ArmorATD is an external hard drive designed to survive the harsh conditions of even the most desolate wilderness, perfect for hikers, photographers, and extreme sports enthusiasts. If you need durable tech that can survive the elements, there aren’t many rugged HDD manufacturers, and Western Digital’s name carries a promise of quality.

The ArmorATD has all the features you’d expect from a super-rugged HDD, and more. The exterior is solid aluminum, with internal shock mounts and a rubber sleeve that ensure protection against drops and whacks. It’s also crush-resistant up to 1,000lb, according to G-Technology, so it could likely even survive a landslide. They’re so confident about the ArmorATD that they offer a three-year warranty, too.

The rubber armor also includes a seal to ensure protection against dust and rain, protecting the USB-C port (which also supports Thunderbolt 3). It’s compatible with Windows and MacOS, and comes with a USB-C cable and USB-C-to-USB-A adapter to make it truly plug-and-play. It comes in 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 5TB models, and isn’t too expensive. For comparison, the 2TB model we’ve had to play with only costs 10 bucks more than Seagate’s 2TB STEA2000400 Black external hard drive, which has none of the resilient features of the ArmorATD. – CG

$90, https://shop.westerndigital. com/g-technology