An Explorer from Head to Toe

Princeton Yukon

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ELECTRONICS
Garmin's eTrex Vista
Specs: GPS tracking, WAAS-enabled, compass, barometric altimeter, air pressure
Weight: 12 ounces (with batteries)
Price: $321
Where: Garmin

Hewlett Packard's iPAQ h5150
Specs: Wireless, handheld PC with 64 MB memory, compatible with GPS tracking devices and other "explorer" software
Weight: 6.6 ounces
Price: $549
Where: Hewlett Packard

Nikon's Coolpix 5400 Digital Camera
Specs: 5.1 megapixels, 4x digital zoom, 1GB microdrive
Weight: 11.3 ounces (without battery)
Price: $700
Where: Nikon

Princeton Tec's Yukon HL Headlamp
Specs: LED-hybrid lamp, with one low- and three high-output lamps to conserve power
Weight: 8 ounces (without battery)
Price: $60
Where: www.princetontec.com

COOKWARE & TOOLS
MSR's XGK Stoves
Specs: White gas or kerosene, with extreme-weather performance and durability
Weight: 12 ounces
Price: $110
Where: MSR

MSR's Titan Titanium Cookset
Specs: Reinforced, lightweight pots and pans robust enough to withstand the rigors of a backcountry beating, plus fast-heating conductivity
Weight: 9.6 ounces
Price: $90
Where: MSR

Gerber's Multi-Plier 400 Compact Sport
Specs: Stainless-steel construction, configured with screwdrivers, drop-point knife blade, can opener, bottle opener, and scissors.
Weight: 6.6 ounces
Price: $35
Where: Gerber