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By Nancy L. Prichard

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Olympus Stylus 770 SW
Every child is a budding photojournalist, but most cameras aren't kid compatible. The 7.1-megapixel Stylus 770 SW digital camera is. It's designed to withstand a five foot fall, it's waterproof to 33 feet, and crush-proof to 220 pounds. In short it can take more of a beating then most electronic gadgets out there. On top of that, kids love underwater pictures. The LCD screen is a generous 2.5 inches, and despite the small profile, the buttons are easy to manipulate. There's a three-times optical zoom and five-times digital zoom, plus a movie feature with sound.
$380, www.olympusamerica.com

Benchmark's Road and Recreation Atlas
If you're traveling to the western states (California, Idaho, New Mexico, Utah, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, or Colorado) Benchmark's Road and Recreation Atlas's are indispensable. Each atlas is designed with outdoor enthusiasts in mind, and in addition to standard road maps, includes wonderfully-detailed landscape and recreational maps. The print is easy to read, and the maps have GPS grids. Maps identify recreational spots, campgrounds and RV parks, public lands, and hunting designations, as well as rest stops, freeway exits, and mileage.
$23 to $25, www.benchmarkmaps.com

Intro/Clothing | Organizers, Packs, and Coolers | Essential Accessories | Entertainment