Arguably the finest point-and-shoot around, the RX100 II has a giant f1.8 aperture and a massive 1-inch sensor, allowing for DSLR-quality from a model that's small enough to take everywhere. $699; Buy >>
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Smartphones can do amazing things. Holding their breath is not one of them. Aquapac clips air-tight in a second for most popular phone sizes while still letting you use your touchscreen and camera, whether you're sitting at the beach or snorkeling around a reef. $30; Buy >>
Rip open the Vilano's backpack, unfurl the Journey and attach its pump, and in about a fiver, you've got a rock solid 10-foot stand-up paddle board, complete with detachable fin and a paddle, for cruises of your favorite beach, bay, or pond. $369; Buy >>
Chuck a bit of wood in the hyper-efficient Biolite, and you'll be boiling water almost as quickly as with gas—and thanks to an ingenious bit of tech, that heat is turned into power for USB devices plugged into the side for an emergency charge when the nearest wall plug is back in civilization. $130; Buy >>
Those of a certain age recall the unparalleled cool of Polaroid's instant-prints. Impossible resurrected the brand and the beloved 600, letting you snap gorgeous, funky, one-of-a-kind snapshots like the '80s all over again. Three film packs included. $189; Buy >>
A hardened resin case and stainless steel top plate help make the Grid Shock all but impervious to life's most outrageous slings, arrows, and dunks—in fact it's ISO certified shock resistant. But it's as useful as it is tough, with both vibrating and tone alarms, INDIGLO Night-Light, and easily accessed stopwatch and countdown timers. $80; Buy >>
