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Which Cell Phones Might Replace My GPS Unit?

In the market for a GPS unit? Maybe you should take a pass: rugged, Google Map-enabled cell phones might be a better choice. Outside gear guy, Bob Parks, explains why—and recommends the best cell phones and cases for the outdoors.

Cell Phones Step Into the Wild: Casio G'zOne Commando

In the market for a GPS unit? Maybe you should take a pass: rugged, Google Map-enabled cell phones might be a better choice. Outside gear guy, Bob Parks, explains why—and recommends the best cell phones and cases for the outdoors.

CAT B10

Cell Phones Step Into the Wild: Caterpillar CAT B10

In the market for a GPS unit? Maybe you should take a pass: rugged, Google Map-enabled cell phones might be a better choice. Outside gear guy, Bob Parks, explains why—and recommends the best cell phones and cases for the outdoors.

Cell Phones Step Into the Wild: TAT7 iPhone Scuba Case

In the market for a GPS unit? Maybe you should take a pass: rugged, Google Map-enabled cell phones might be a better choice. Outside gear guy, Bob Parks, explains why—and recommends the best cell phones and cases for the outdoors.

What Are the Best Calorie-Counting Heart Rate Monitors?

A good sports watch can monitor your heart rate, track your route, and hold up to whatever the outdoors can throw at it. Which should you buy? Outside's Gear Guy, Doug Gantenbein, has the answer.

Quest

The Best Calorie-Counting Heart Rate Monitors: Suunto Quest

A good sports watch can monitor your heart rate, count your calories, track your route, and hold up to whatever the outdoors can throw at it. Which should you buy? Outside's Gear Guy, Doug Gantenbein, has the answer.

Minimus 10

Best Summer Trail Runners: Minimalist

It's summer and time to hit the trails. What trail runners should you buy? Outside's Gear Guy, Doug Gantenbein, has the answer.

Best Summer Trail Runners: Women's

It's summer and time to hit the trails. What trail runners should you buy? Outside's Gear Guy, Doug Gantenbein, has the answer.

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