Our Top Tech Picks for Hitting the Trails This Season
Summer adventures push your gear to the limit. Sweat through workouts, dunk in lakes, or drop your phone on rocky trails. Standard accessories? They’ll likely tap out before September ends.
Upgrade to tech armor designed for the daily and the wild. Our selections combine rugged protection with clean design, so your devices stay intact from first hike to last sunset.
1. Lexa 5000, Premium Leatherette Magnetic Power Bank
Juice up on campground, backcountry, or roadside diner
Imagine being halfway through a sunrise hike with your phone at 12% and the nearest outlet miles away. Introducing the Lexa 5000—a power bank that’s as sleek as it is reliable. Wrapped in buttery leatherette and weighing less than a granola bar, it slips effortlessly into your pocket or pack, delivering 20W USB-C fast charging wherever the trail takes you.
But the real magic? Its magnetic modular design. Double-sided magnets lock onto MagClick™ accessories, turning your power bank into a hands-free charging hub. Clicks to your phone. Connects to your cardholder. Stays light and moves with you. No fumbling with cables at the campground, no frantic searches for outlets at roadside diners. Just uninterrupted, unadulterated adventure.
2. Nautic, Apple Watch Waterproof Screen Shield
Splash-proof your tech for river crossings and sudden downpours
River crossings, surprise thunderstorms, sweat-drenched runs. Your Apple Watch faces more than a barrage of notifications. The Nautic screen shield laughs in the face of chaos. With an IP68 HydroDust Seal™, it repels water, dust, and scratches like a force field, while 9H tempered glass keeps your display pristine.
The best part? You’ll forget it’s even there. The ultra-thin design preserves touch sensitivity, and the smooth metallic exterior looks like it came straight out of a high-end design studio. Whether you’re tracking elevation gain or checking the radar before a storm rolls in, your Apple Watch stays as rugged as your itinerary.
3. Stride DE, Apple Watch FKM Band
Trail-tough and sweat-proof
Most watch bands wilt under sweat, dust, or extreme temps—but not the Stride DE. Inspired by the rhythm of motion (think flowing rivers, gusty ridgelines), this limited-edition strap is crafted from FKM fluoroelastomer rubber, a material built to outlast mud, saltwater, and 100-degree desert hikes.
The pin-and-tuck closure keeps the band snug without snagging on gear, while the textured underside prevents slippage. Your panache doesn’t take a backseat to function either—its minimalist design transitions seamlessly from trailhead to brewery.
4. Vista Duo, 2-in-1 Phone Lanyard
Strapped in for every hike, scramble, summit selfie
Summit selfies, riverbank panoramas, campsite group shots—your phone is your adventure sidekick, but holding it for hours gets old. Sometimes we need that extra hand for balance or to crack open a cold one by the fire. The Vista Duo solves the problem with a genius 2-in-1 design: wear it crossbody for hands-free hiking, or detach the magnetic buckle to convert it into a secure wrist strap for scrambling over rocks.
Made from lightweight polyester webbing, it’s tough enough for rough terrain but soft enough for all-day comfort. And with a universal strap card, it works with any phone case. No more white-knuckling your device on exposed ridges. Effortless access is there, shot after shot.
5. Combat Active Luminous, iPhone 16 Pro Max Triple-Layered Rugged Protective Case
Built like a tank, glows in the dark, and ready for the wild
Some cases protect. The Combat Active Luminous defends. Built with triple-layer armor, military-grade drop resistance, and a raised bezel to shield your camera from Red Desert sand, this case is a tank in disguise. But the real party trick? It glows in the dark.
As the sun dips behind Big Bend’s ridgelines and camp settles into stillness, your phone gently glows beside you—easy to find, even in the dark. No more frantic searches when the night stirs (it’s probably just a raccoon). Just a quiet glow, right where you left it. Plus, the ergonomic textured grip ensures it won’t slip, even when your hands are slick with sunscreen when summer is in full swing or sweaty from hauling gear up peaks.
6. Iridescia, AirPods (4th Gen) Case
Keep your AirPods safe and sound, in or out of your pack
Losing an AirPod beneath Sequoia’s towering canopy? That’s a heartbreak you don’t need. The Iridescia case keeps your buds close, with a shimmer that catches light like mist at sunrise. A built-in carabiner clips to your pack, belt loop, or harness, so whether you’re winding through Olympic or tackling routes in Joshua Tree, they stay right where you need them.
And when adventure turns messy? The anti-watermark design keeps grime at bay during a surprise downpour, while wireless charging ensures power-ups can still happen in remote lodges. Absolutely no compromises.
7. Optix Xenon, iPhone 16 Pro Max Premium Ceramic Glass Screen Protector
Stop screen cracks before they ruin your day
One rogue rock, one misplaced carabiner, and suddenly your screen looks like a spider’s web. The Optix Xenon brushes off impact as tickling. Made from NANOCERAM™ glass (30% harder than traditional protectors), it withstands drops up to 2 meters while feeling as smooth as your naked screen.
The self-install kit guarantees a bubble-free fit—no mall kiosk, no awkward small talk, just smooth protection from the comfort of home. And with oleophobic coating, it repels fingerprints better than a rain jacket sheds water.
8. Lino, AirTag Liquid Silicone Case
Track your gear anytime and anywhere
Keys dropped in the Colorado River? Backpack left at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim shuttle stop? The Lino case has your AirTag locked in and ready—quietly precise, endlessly reliable. The liquid silicone exterior feels luxe against your fingertips after a long day on the trail, while the reinforced zinc alloy carabiner clips securely to gear, whether it’s your climbing harness or your kayak PFD.
And here’s the kicker: the clear protective films keep your AirTag scratch-free from sandstone dust to granite ledges. Because nothing’s worse than finally locating your lost gear… only to find your tracker all scuffed up, looking like it went through a rock tumbler in Moab.
9. GripFit Premium, Magnetic Mount and Ring Stand
Stick it, grip it, snap it
Ever tried filming a sunset timelapse while balancing your phone on a wobbly rock? The GripFit wipes out the struggle clean. Its aramid fiber ring provides an ergonomic grip for one-handed shooting, while the 360° magnetic mount sticks to any MagClick-compatible surface—tripods and dashboards included.
Slide a finger through the ring for extra stability on steep descents, or flip it into a kickstand for tent-side movie nights.
10 . Lyden DS, RFID-Blocking Magnetic Wallet
Protection, even miles from Wi-Fi and civilization
Trail towns near national parks aren’t immune to digital pickpockets—whether you’re crabbing a huckleberry shake in West Yellowstone or fueling up near the Everglades. The Lyden DS wallet shields your cards with RFID-blocking tech, so your info stays safer than a bear canister in Yosemite’s backcountry.
The ultra-thin pull-tab lets you grab your ID without fishing everything out during a quick park entrance stop, while the built-in kickstand props up your phone for hands-free navigation on the Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Gear Up and Get Out There
Adventure shouldn’t come with tech anxiety. With these picks, your gear will be as ready for the wild as you are—whether you’re chasing alpine sunrises in the Rockies or just logging miles under the summer stars in Acadia.
Now, go hit the trail. The views (and your fully charged phone) are waiting. Just watch out for those mischievous park ravens—they’ve been known to steal shiny things.
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