Often being off grid myself, traveling deep into Mongolia’s most disconnected corners, I can vouch for the importance of having reliable, tried and tested gear. It doesn’t only make a trip, it can even save your life.
Each of the gifts on this list are thoughtful, practical, and something every traveler should have in their kit. Especially when it comes to off-grid travel.
Rocky Talkie Mountain Radios
Created with skiers, climbers, and extreme adventurers in mind, these walkie talkies should be in every traveler’s arsenal. With specialized lithium-ion batteries, these walkie talkies have more than four days of battery life when fully charged and can withstand temperatures as low as -20F. Pair that with a maximum range of more than 50 km, when terrain allows, and you’ve got one of the most powerful sets of radios for everyday use on your hands.
Price: $110
Approach 2 Solar Charger
The Approach 2 from Pale Blue Earth brings 21 watts of output to any campsite, hiking trail, or climbing site. The triple panel offers maximum solar charging capabilities while offering two USB-A outlets with 5 volts of output charging. The grip cords allow you to easily attach it to your backpack while hiking, for maximum charging. The charger doesn’t store power, which help saves on weight on space, but the flexible sleeve on the backside of the charger does make it easy to stash your device close while charging.
Price: $149.99
Lifesaver Wayfarer Water Purifier
Having used plenty of portable water filters myself, the Wayfarer is one of the lightest, easiest to carry, and reliable when it comes to ensuring safe drinking water. Capable of purifying up to 1,320 gallons of water, the Wayfarer doesn’t store any water, so you need to be near a water source. The replaceable Ultrafiltration Cartridge removes 99.9999% of bacteria, 99.999% of viruses, and 99.99% of cysts, and the replaceable Activated Carbon Disc reduces chemicals and heavy metals such as chlorine, lead, nickel and cadmium. The purifier works by hand, giving you clean drinking water in seconds.
Price: $104.99
Olight Marauder Mini Powerful LED Flashlight
With 7,000-lumen max output the Marauder Mini not only helps illuminate anything in the distance, but it also doubles as a safety device. Smaller than Olight’s original Marauder flashlight, the Mini is easier to carry and stash in any pack, car, or emergency bag. With spotlight and floodlight modes, and red, green, and blue light options, this 16 oz. flashlight can replace your headlamp, or be a secondary source of light.
Price: $199.99
Fieldsheer’s Heated Baselayers, Socks, Gloves, and Clothing
Giving the gift of heat to the extreme traveler is never a gift wasted. From heated gloves to heated
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