Vacations and excursions
Get away from it all… apart from your all–important tech
Wdifferent ideas when it comes to going on vacation or taking a trip somewhere. For some of us it means lying on a beach with a good book. For others, it’s a non–stop, adrenaline–fueled adventure.
Regardless of what you like to do, there are some types of gear that you shouldn’t be without. A good bag, for example. And a pair of noise–canceling headphones to drown out the background noise on a flight or train journey. A powerbank wouldn’t go amiss either. If you’re going camping in the wild, a small stove is essential. And if you’re the adventurous type, an action cam is a must. Here’s our selection of the tech that checks those outdoor boxes.
1 Campstove 2+
> $149.95 > www.bioliteenergy.com
Fill this camping stove with twigs and sticks and when you start the fire, not only will you keep warm, but the clever stove will capture the heat, charge its 3,200mAh battery, and charge your iPhone from a USB slot.
2 OtterBox Fre Series for MagSafe
> $99.95 > www.otterbox.com
This iPhone 14 case offers enhanced drop protection, a screen protector, port covers, and is waterproof for up to an hour at 2m (6.6ft) deep. It also has MagSafe magnets and is made from 50 per cent recycled plastic.
3 Peak Design Field Pouch V2
> $49.95 > www.peakdesign.com
With two functions in one, roll down the top of the Field Pouch and it’s small enough to throw in a backpack. Or, unroll it and use it with its strap as a sling bag. Inside there are pouches and zip pockets, and enough space for a camera.
4 DJI Mini 3
> $559 > www.dji.com
DJI’s Mini 3 is the latest addition to its drone fleet. It’s ultra–lightweight at just 8.7oz, offers 38 minutes of flying time, and can shoot 4K and 30fps. Its f1.7 aperture, 1/1.3in CMOS sensor and HDR enable you to capture eye– popping video.
5 Osprey Ozone Laptop Backpack 28l
> $170 > www.osprey.com
This lightweight backpack has a sleeve that will fit a 16–inch MacBook Pro, a separate compartment for cables and other gear, and a smaller pocket for your iPhone. It also comes with a Travel Sentry ID tag.
6 Bose QuietComfort 45
> $329 > www.bose.com
If you prefer over–the–ear headphones to earbuds, these active–noise–canceling cans from Bose are hard to beat.
You get 22 hours of listening on one charge, adjustable EQ, and can connect two devices simultaneously.
7 Mophie Powerstation XL
> $59.95 > www.zagg.com
Powerbank expert Mophie’s latest charger has one 20W USB–C port and two USB–A ports, powered by a 20,000mAh battery. It can charge three devices simultaneously, delivering a combined output of 15W.
8 GoPro Hero11 Black
> $424.98 > https://gopro.com
The latest Hero shoots 5.3K video at 60fps and can capture stills at 27 megapixels. It’s waterproof to 33 feet and features GoPro’s HyperSmooth stabilization. At the price listed here, you also get a year’s GoPro subscription.
9 DJI Osmo Mobile 6
> $159 > www.dji.com
DJI’s latest gimbal features three–axis stabilization, an extension rod and a tripod. A press of a button in the handle flips your iPhone from landscape to portrait, or control its rotation with a joystick.