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CNET'S VACATION GEAR MAKEOVER: Let our editors redo your travel tech

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Think lugging a bunch of technology into nature's majesty is heresy? We beg to differ. Staying connected and capturing the beauty makes camping better, to say nothing of the brilliance of modern GPS. Watch as we blend conifers with cameras, trail mix with telephones. Hug a tree and check out these smart picks.			Find the best gear for your trip: Beach vacation International vacation Camping vacation Road trip vacation Back to intro


Rugged gear for back and wrist: picks from our editor at large
	ITRONIX GOBOOK II The Hummer of laptops: if you're taking a computer to the backwoods, this had better be the one. Read review Check the latest price	MERITLINE MUSIX 5 IN 1 A waterproof watch with a built-in 256MB USB flash drive, an MP3 player, and a voice recorder. It also tells time! Swiss Army, move over. Read review Check the latest price


Phones that take a licking: picks from our Cell Phone Diva
	SANYO RL2000 The phone's rugged design, impressive battery life and analog roaming won't let you down on long trips out of bounds. Read review Check the latest price	NOKIA 5100 The Swiss Army Knife of phones, this model has everything you need on a camping trip, including a built-in flashlight. Read review Check the latest price


Find your way with PDAs: picks from our handheld expert
	MAGELLAN MERIDIAN PLATINUM This rugged GPS device with its electronic barometer not only gets you to your destination, it also tells you when to head for cover. Read review Check the latest price	GARMIN IQUE 3600 The Garmin iQue does double duty as a GPS receiver and a PDA, making you one happy camper. Read review Check the latest price


Tough and tiny listening: picks from the MP3 Insider
	IRIVER IGP-100 This tough little MP3 player clips easily to your pack and holds about 27 hours worth of music. (Just remember to bring a charger for long trips.) Read review Check the latest price	CREATIVE NOMAD MUVO NX (256MB) When every ounce counts, opt for this Zippo-size audio powerhouse, which can't skip and lasts 11 hours on a single AAA. Read review Check the latest price


Go light or go full-featured: picks from our camera and camcorder pro
	KYOCERA FINECAM SL300R It's small enough to give your back a break, cheap enough to spare your wallet, and fast enough to snap the occasional glimpse of wildlife. Read review Check the latest price	Canon EOS Digital Rebel As long as you're willing to bear the weight, the Digital Rebel can handle most anything you'll want to shoot. Read review Check the latest price

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