Outdoor Electronics
The best electronics, reviewed and curated by the Trailspace community. The latest review was added on March 8, 2024. Stores' prices and availability are updated daily.
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- Altimeters (9)
- Beacons (15)
- Cameras (16)
- Camera Accessories (10)
- GPS Receivers (22)
- Lights (333)
- Outdoor Apps (10)
- Solar Panels (24)
- Power Storage (17)
- Radios (12)
- Weather Instruments (9)
- Watches (58)
Recent Electronic Reviews
Petzl NAO+
Don’t bother. To control profiles it links to the app!! The app that won’t connect! Waste of money As stated above don’t bother. Full review
Suunto Core
Three Suunto Core watches died on me in rapid succession. I had three Suunto Core watches in 2010. The first one lasted about six months then crashed. I returned it to the store where I had originally bought it and they replaced it with a new one. It lasted about a month then stopped working. I returned it to the same store. They gave me another new one. A few weeks later this third one died. The store took it back but only gave me an in store credit which I used over the following few months. I… Full review
Sierra Madre Hot Pocket
Used it first time it was great no problems. Used 2nd time it did not work. Light cycles and flashes purple. Out of warranty but still.. one use for $250? Please. They offered half off a new one. No thanks. How about backing your product? As stated above, I only got to use it one time which was great. Unit is defective. Will not turn on even though battery is fully charged. light cycles from red to blue then to purple, then shuts off. Called customer service they said that was an internal failure… Full review
Ledlenser P7.2
Great flashlight, when it works, but it has quality issues and it does not support rechargable batteries. Not for daily use. Great flashlight, when it works, but after 3 years it started flickering and now, after 5 years it stopped working altogether. The battery holder is sort of falling apart, the contacts in it are corroded, the on/off selection button is having troubles. Oh, it has no usb recharging possibility, but it also does not support recharcheable batteries. I don't mind taking the… Full review
BioLite SunLight 100
A nifty little light that works great for small campsites, travel, and where a larger lantern might not be practical. Solar or power charging options eliminate the need for batteries. Why did I buy this light? I really enjoy my BioLite AlpenGlow 500 lantern, but for some trips, it just doesn’t make sense to lug around just a big lantern. So I started looking for a smaller, lighter option that would be able to slid into a pack without taking up much room but still provide similar results (i.e. Full review
Sierra Madre Hot Pocket
Can I give zero stars? Don't waste your money. The battery pack died after the first discharge (only to 20% or so, not all the way empty) and it will not recharge - cannot reach customer service to get a replacement... read this comment thread, and the kickstarter comment section before you decide. It's such a good idea, but too expensive and very poorly executed. Sierra Madre clearly have a supply issue on their latest power packs, they are failing quite consistently if the comment sections are… Full review
L.L.Bean Waterproof Solar Flashlight
Solar lantern is good. Solar flashlight not so much! Full review
ThermoWorks ThermoDrop
The ThermoDrop is a key-chain or zipper-pull digital thermometer that's useful for gathering temperature data in the backcountry. Such statistics help me in better understanding my tolerances and gear needs. It's also fun for bragging rights/telling stories about my backcountry adventures. Background: I'm fond of factual and actual numbers when it comes to backpacking. There's just so much that's subjective and tailored to individual needs and perspectives, especially when it comes to temperature… Full review
Primus EasyLight
Does what it's supposed to, doesn't require a rocket science degree to use, and doesn't create excessive fire hazard when used safely. My only regret is that there are only five stars to click. Personally, I would give this product 60 stars. I knew it would be a great product, but it outshone my expectations. It easily lights up a medium-sized living room, no squinting of the eyes. My favorite aspect is that it's not the kind of product that you're worried about coming "unscrewed" if you accidentally… Full review
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