For many people (myself included), Apple isn’t just a brand or a portfolio of tech products. Apple is a way of life. It’s an obsession. The phone, the watch, the tablet��and laptop—these items have become fully integrated into our day to day routine. Life without them seems… empty. So we’ve found the best accessories that allow you to take your “precious” into the wild and��keep them��safe.

Lander Moab Apple Watch Case and Band ($30)��

Most Apple Watch cases add considerable bulk to an otherwise slim wearable, but maintains a svelte look while still protecting your pride and joy from bumps and scratches. It’s��made from a stiff urethane-carbon combo with built-in air pockets��and it comes with a woven nylon band that’s DWR coated to help fight odor. Unfortunately, Lander doesn’t make the case for the Series 3 watch anymore, so this will only help you out if you’re rocking the Series 4.��

Nomad Pod Pro Battery ($50)��

Extra batteries are easy to come by, but is designed to simplify your mobile charging needs with a 6000mAh battery that can charge your iPhone and Apple Watch at the same time. It has enough juice to charge��each device twice in one sitting, which has made it my go-to battery for weekend excursions. Even more attractive is the built-in cord organization:��the Pod Pro has an integrated lightning cable for an iPhone and a magnetic system that keeps your Apple Watch cord wrapped inside the aluminum case. It’s certainly heavier than some featherweight batteries (Nomad says the Pod Pro is 4 ounces), but you’re getting two chargers and a cord organizer in one package.��

Joby GripTight One GP Stand ($35)��

For most of us, the iPhone has eliminated the need to bring a camera on our adventures. But if you’ve ever tried to prop up that phone to take a picture of yourself, you’ve certainly missed your old camera’s square body. Thankfully, Joby extended its GorillaPod tripod system to accommodate thin, unwieldy smartphones. The square grip can work on just about any phone, regardless of size. Just like the original GorillaPod, the legs can adjust to off-camber surfaces or wrap around small branches or fence posts. And yes, can also work as a selfie stick.��

Catalyst Waterproof Laptop Sleeve ($55)��

You’re not going to take your laptop kayaking, but how often have you been caught in the rain on a commute? It happens. Enter the , which is made from ripstop nylon with a DWR finish, welded seams, and a double closure system (waterproof zipper and a Velcro strap) for an IP66 waterproof rating.��It fits 13-to-15-inch��laptops or tablets,��and an interior padded sleeve helps protect your computer against drops. It��also comes with two straps and multiple D-rings so you can wear it as a standalone backpack or shoulder bag, but I like it better as extra protection inside my daily pack. There are also a couple of small pockets inside the bag that are big enough for your charger, phone, or wallet.��

LifeProof LifeActiv Cable Lanyard ($40)��

I hate packing charging cords (see my love of the Nomad Pod Pro). But ��provided a solution to my gripe by transforming a cable into a lanyard that you can strap to a backpack or compatible phone case. When in use, it’s a 15-inch��lightning to USB charging cord that supports a 2.4 amp charging speed, but the ends screw into a cap to form a waterproof and dust-proof lanyard that doubles as a wrist strap for your phone (if you have the compatible ). Or you can hook it to your backpack so you have a charging cable handy.��

Nite Ize HandleBand Handlebar Mount ($18)��

I’ve used many different phone mounts for my bike over the years, but the wins for its combo of security and ease of use. It’s a completely tool-free mount, so you can move it from bike to bike with a rubber harness system that secures to your handlebars��and wraps around your phone. It��rattles a little��when you’re on rough trails, but it’s plenty secure for road cycling and commuting, and it gives you easy access to maps, phone calls, and ride data.

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Bowers and Wilkins PX Wireless Headphones ($400)

Forget buttons. These clever noise-canceling headphones respond to your movement. Lift an ear cup to hear your friend on a noisy flight and the music pauses. Set the unit down and it switches to standby mode to conserve precious battery life.

Patagonia Essential Boxer Briefs ($32)

There’s nothing worse than having the legs or waistband of your undies roll up. The Essential eliminates that problem with a stretchy Tencel-spandex blend.

Belkin RockStar Five-Way Headphone Splitter ($15)

Pass the time on your next flight or train ride by sharing your playlists, podcasts, or audiobooks with friends. The RockStar allows you to extend the feed from your device to five listeners without degrading sound quality. Or connect multiple devices and take turns playing DJ.

Royal Robbins City Traveler Shirt ($69)

With a hydrophilic treatment that repels stains and wrinkle-free stretch fabric, this shirt can go days without washing. The placket holds sunglasses and headphone cords in place.

Flylow Ditch Pants ($80)

Technically work pants, these are made of hardy cotton canvas. They’re just as good for knocking around a distant bazaar as for ticking off chores around the house.

Cotopaxi Kusa Jacket ($200)

A packable jacket is essential. The Kusa raises the bar with lightweight, fast-drying llama and polyester insulation that’s comfortable in a range of temperatures. Bonus: unsnap the lower back to relax the fit.

Thule Subterra Power Shuttle Mini Organizer ($20)

This semi-hard-sided case has mesh and zip pockets with elastic loops to secure cords, cards, and chargers.

Zeal Fowler Sunglasses ($149)

On top of its clean looks, the Fowler blocks ultraviolet and high-energy visible light. The result? Greater clarity and depth perception.

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REI Co-op Signal 20 Pack ($110)

Meticulous organizers will dig this slim daypack’s 16 partitions, which give pens, cards, and laptops their own space. Concealed hip pockets hide your passport and money while keeping them accessible.

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Almost three years ago, when my wife, Jen, suggested purchasing and moving into an Airstream full-time, I was drawn to the plan but concerned about the logistics. As freelancers—I’m a writer, Jen’s a photographer—we can work from almost anywhere, but would we really be able to stay connected well enough to keep up with the constantly shifting assignment schedule and deadlines? And was it really possible to keep all of Jen’s computers, drives, cameras, and electronics powered up in the field? We made the plunge despite my reservations, and our work hasn’t suffered a bit. An energy-efficient laptop (a MacBook Air, in my case) and a cell plan with unlimited data are probably the two most essential tools to our road-life careers. But we’ve amassed a collection of other gear that’s also indispensable.

Goal Zero Yeti 1400 Lithium ($1,800)

Since we spend most of our time camping off-grid on public lands, having enough power to run both our Airstream home and our electronics is probably our biggest challenge. This ensures that our computers and phones never run dry. The Goal Zero Yeti is about the size of two car batteries, weighs only 29 pounds, and has two standard 110 wall plugs, two 12-volt ports (including a car-lighter style), and four USBs, so we can plug in a whole range of gear at once. The digital display with by-the-minute updates makes it simple to monitor output and reserves. Using the Yeti solo, I have powered my MacBook Air for five workdays.

Goal Zero Nomad 100 Solar Panel ($500)

If the sun is out, we can keep the Yeti mostly topped up, even when Jen and I are both working long days, with this portable . (We also have two built-in 80-watt panels from on our roof to trickle the Airstream batteries.) There are bigger, more powerful panels, but we love that the Goal Zero Nomad—about the size of two laptops when folded up—stows easily under the bed when not in use. Since it plugs straight into the Yeti, we usually leave both in the sun to charge and run an extension cord into the trailer so we’re charging as we work.

Generac iQ2000 Generator ($750)

This ensures that we never go completely dark, even if the solar isn’t collecting. This gas-powered, 1600-watt device runs pretty much everything in the trailer (except the microwave or AC), and the four-liter tank (1.06 gallons) lasts up to a day, which is plenty of time to plug our computers and other devices into the trailer to fill up. I generally hate the whine of four-stroke engines, but the Generac iQ2000 is surprisingly muted—we can barely hear it when we set it up 50 feet from the Airstream on an extension cable.

SureCall Fusion2Go 3.0 RV ($450)

After power, connectivity is our second biggest challenge, and this helps keep us plugged in. Composed of an internal and external antenna that are wired together, the SureCall Fusion2Go picks up a cell signal and amplifies it, turning shaky, 1x service to two or even three bars of 3G. This has really extended the range of places where we can stay. Sites that were once a no-go due to lack of service are now choice places to camp. The boost range is pretty limited, however; for best results, park your phone right next to the receiver and internal antenna.

REI Kingdom Lounge Chair ($70) and Snow Peak Medium Single-Action Table ($330)

We knew from the get-go that we wanted an outdoor office system for working under the Airstream awning in good weather, but since most camp chairs are made for lounging, finding something appropriate was a challenge. After trying a dozen setups, we settled on the canvas REI Kingdom Chair. Alas, it’s been discontinued, but the brand’s came in as a close second: upright for good work posture yet cozy enough for sitting around the fire. The has a sleek bamboo tabletop that’s not cheap or uneven like so many camp models. The ingenious easy-up locking action means it’s no fuss to tear down if the wind or rain kicks up. Most important, two of the chairs plus the table fold flat enough to fit into the shower when not in use.

Mpowerd Luci��Lux Pro ($35)

Though we have lights in the Airstream, when we’re camping without shore power (almost always), we use these for light. One end of the Mpowered Luci��Lux Pro features an integrated solar panel—the lanterns fully recharge in the sun by day, so we can avoid tapping into our trailer batteries at night. The soft, warm light is as creamy as any high-end chandelier and adjusts in four power settings up to 150 lumens. Best of all, this new model has a built-in USB charging port for 100 percent renewable power for phones or other electronic gadgets when you’re off-grid.

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Just like when buying a cellphone, the first thing you should do when buying a new laptop is purchase a protective case. Sure, your backpack may have a laptop sleeve, but it’s always better to err on the side of caution and double up your protection. Here are five inexpensive options that the internet is raving about.

Booq Mamba ($40)

The exterior of is made from jute, a sustainably produced material that’s totally waterproof, so you can rest easy when your commute turns soggy.

Thule Gauntlet 3.0 ($50)

has a clamshell design with a hard exterior and padded interior for bombproof protection.

Burton Hyperlink ($28)

Handles and an exterior zippered pocket for storage almost put into the briefcase category, but it’s still slim enough to slide into your backpack for the daily commute.

Herschel Supply Co. Heritage Sleeve ($35)

The retro Boy Scout-inspired design��of hides a fully padded fleece-lined interior and reinforced base.

Timbuk2 Stealth Folio ($50)

It looks like your standard laptop sleeve, but unfold and you’ll find well-designed storage for your phone, cords, headphones, office supplies, and snacks.

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More and more, we rely on electronic devices to stay entertained, informed, connected, and employed on the road. Though it’s getting easier to keep the phones, readers, cameras, and laptops charged (thank you, power outlets in economy), there are still times when you need to bring your own juice. These days, it comes in many forms.

Powermat Ring ($15)

Wireless charging is probably the future. With nothing to plug in, you charge your device simply by laying it near the receiver. Powermat has partnered with Starbucks and Delta Airlines to make the technology more ubiquitous, but if it’s not built in, you’ll need to utilize the . This device plugs into your phone’s micro-USB or iPhone port and feeds energy into the phone. An accompanying app alerts you when your battery is getting low and gives the location of the closest business with Powermat charging stations.

RAVPower 22000mAh Portable Charger ($50)

This is about as big a battery bank as you want to travel with. Slightly bigger than a typical smartphone, this portable charger is enough to revive most laptops and doesn’t exceed the max carry-on battery size limit of 27,000mAh. (Remember: Lithium-ion batteries usually aren’t allowed under the plane.) The 2.4-amp input and USB-C outlet are ready for fast-charging the newest devices but are still compatible with older standards. It has three ports to juice multiple devices at the same time, and since it’s super light, it won’t push your carry-on weight limit.

BioLite Charge 10 ($25)

For everyday portable power, the is lipstick-sized, weighs only three ounces, and stores 2600mAh of power. While that’s not enough power to bring a dead, energy-hogging iPhone 7 back to 100 percent, it is enough to revive your phone from low battery mode. And with its rugged and highly water-resistant construction, the Charge 10 is ready for abuse.

Goal Zero Nomad 28 ($150)

The packs down to the size of a large tablet, weighs 2.5 pounds, and is set up for gathering power from the sun while you’re on the move. You can plug in devices like a cellphone and the Nomad will charge them in about an hour. Keep in mind that solar power can be finicky, so we recommend strapping the panel to the outside of your pack, linking it to a separate battery bank, and charging devices from that.

K-Tor Pocket Socket 2 ($65)

An alternative to recharging off the grid is to crank your own power. The is a hand-crank generator with a standard 120-volt power outlet. Without too much elbow grease, you can wind out 10 watts of power—enough to revive a dead cellphone battery—at about the same rate as a wall outlet.

Lifeproof Lifeactiv Power Pack ($55)

This phone case does three things to keep your phone alive: An LED flashlight provides more illumination than a phone’s puny light (so you can keep it off and not sap the phone battery). The sturdy exterior keeps out water, dust, and dirt and protects against drops. The case itself stores 10,000mAh of power, easily tripling��a phone’s battery life—and doubles a tablet’s—without adding much bulk to the case.

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The soft cowhide leather of����($135) will��get better with age. The padded case fits a 13-inch laptop and comes with��plenty of pockets and straps to organize your headphones, charging chords, notebooks, and other everyday carry essentials.
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Finally, waterproof gadgets no longer look like Playskool toys. It all started last year when a Santa Ana, California, company called Liquipel announced that for $60 it would dunk your smartphone or tablet in an invisible, waterproofing chemical soup. The stuff works unbelievably well—and makes you wonder why most electronics aren’t waterproof straight out of the box. Sony’s is.

The 10.1-inch device comes coated in a��proprietary nanotechnology that keeps it running while submerged up to three feet below the water’s surface. It’s also among the best tablets on the market. The��sound from its stereo speakers is crisp and loud, and the Xperia is both slimmer and lighter than the iPad. Plus, its screen features the same technology found in Sony’s flatscreen TVs, which display 16 million colors. The result: images look cinematic, even in the hot tub. $499 for 16GB.

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Face it: You’re too old for the PlayStation. Still, an all-business laptop would be pure drudgery. Lucky for you, Alienware—the Miami-based notebook-gaming powerhouse that custom-manufactures some of its systems with twice the computing oomph of an Xbox—has released a hybrid that can crank through the “Legendary” level of Halo 2 or shuffle 50 PowerPoint slides with equal ease. Unlike most laptops, which suck the processor to drive graphics, all of Alienware’s machines come with gaming-dedicated graphics hardware, which means the bad guys will run fluidly across the sights of your rocket launcher.

Specs:Hard drive: 60 gigabytes >> Processor: 1.8 gigahertz >> RAM: 1 gigabyte >>
Weight: 4 pounds 11 ounces >> Screen: 12 inches >> Bonus: Integrated Wi-Fi,
DVD writer, Bluetooth

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The G4’s cool, buffed shell, recessed ports, and ergonomic edges house Apple’s most powerful mobile command center to date. We love iLife—an included suite of powerful programs that edit and organize photos, movies, music, and more. With 64 megs of dedicated graphics memory, a hard drive that buckles its own seat belt when it feels itself falling (the read/write heads retract before impact), a trackpad that’s sensitive enough to be used with frostbitten fingers, and movie-burning capabilities, you’ll be able to produce your first—or fifth—Banff competition entry right from base camp.

Specs:>> Hard drive: 80 gigabytes >> Processor: 1.5 gigahertz >> RAM: 512 megabytes >> Weight: 4 pounds 10 ounces >> Screen: 12 inches >> Bonus: Integrated Wi-Fi, DVD writer, Bluetooth

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When portability is paramount, Sony’s Vaio T is the ultimate machine. I’ve road-tripped mine across the United States and Canada. It’s survived a kayaking expedition to Madagascar, where it happily chugged a steady diet of digital photos. On my “recovery” days, it’s a coffee-shop conversation starter: “Is that a real computer? It’s so small!” Absolutely. Sony packed hardcore processing power, built-in wireless networking, multiple USB ports, a recordable media drive, and an Aviator-length battery life into a notebook PC that’s actually—take a deep breath now—notebook-size.

Specs:Hard drive: 40 gigabytes >> Processor: 1.1 gigahertz >> RAM: 512 megabytes >> Weight: 2 pounds 16 ounces >> Screen: 10.6-inch XBrite LCD >> Bonus: Integrated Wi-Fi, DVD writer, Bluetooth

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