Gadgets

My brother Neil bought me this awesome satellite communicator and tracking device. I definitely feel more secure having this on me as my movements can be tracked back home and I'll have an uninterrupted signal at all times. This will come in handy for updating my friends and family on my progress and also sending a distress signal if I am injured, lost or in danger. Check it out at http://www.inreachdelorme.com/ I'll also have my iPhone4 with me for general communication and for a backup camera.I'll also be able to update my blog on my phone which will enable me to keep it current as I go. With it I'll need the charger cable which I can hook up to either a wall socket when I hike down into a town, or to my solar panel charger. My solar panel charger is an Opteka 6000mAh.

So cool! I've tested it at home and it works perfectly! I'll be able to charge my phone as I walk if I attach it to the top of my backpack. My camera is A waterproof/ shockproof/ freeze and dust proof Fujifilm XP which can aldo take video, and I invested in a GoPro Hero3+ with a veiwing screen... Now I have a week to learn how to use it! Also a charger cable for the GoPro and charger plug for the Fujifilm. The headlamp runs off batteries and the compass is good quality, except I'm a novice at using one!