If you are hardcore into camping you can just take a normal phone with you. You will need a special tough smartphones for camping.
Rugged phones are designed to withstand the elements, with high IP ratings for dust and water resistance, and military-standard testing for durability — ensuring a better chance of screen survival when dropped. Many have extra battery capacity, or the ability to swap out batteries, so that you can continue working and playing instead of charging on the go.
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Cold Water Bottle with Fan – Insulated Water Bottle with Cooler – Travel Thermo Mug
Original price was: $59.99.$29.99Current price is: $29.99. -
Cooling Water Bottle with Cool Mist – Misting and Drinking Bottle – Portable Mist Bottle – Stainless Steel Double Wall Insulation
$65.00 -
Endoscope Camera for iPhone with Light – Borescope Tools – Adjustable LED – Rigid Snake Camera – Waterproof Inspection Camera for Android
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Integrated 3D VR Camera – Stereoscopic 3D Instant Display Camera – VR Headsets – AR Glasses – Projectors – Cool Gadgets
$369.00 -
Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker With Flame – Outdoor Waterproof Wireless Speaker – Cool Gadget
$39.99 -
Portable Espresso Machine – Travel Espresso Maker – Small Camping Coffee Gadget
$54.90 -
Smart Ambient Weather – WiFi Weather Station – Solar Powered – Temperature – Rain Rate – Wind Speed – Humidity – Pressure
$189.99 -
Solar Portable Power Station for Camping – 110V AC Outlet, QC 3.0, Type-C, Powerful LED Flashlight
$99.99
Samsung Tough Smartphones for Camping; Galaxy XCover
Rugged features include MIL-STD 810G 1.5m drop test certification, IP68 dust- and water-resistant rating, a large capacity 4,050mAh removable battery, and Pogo Pin support for accessories.
Kyocera DuraForce Pro 3
Three user-programmable buttons are available so that you can quickly launch your favorite app or perform key functions with the simple press of a button. This is useful when you want to open an app quickly without having to use the touchscreen. The phone also supports using the phone when you are wearing gloves.
The phone is designed to endure rough handling with IP68 dust/water resistance, MIL-STD 810H shock test certification, and action overlay data designed to enhance your outdoor adventures.
Nokia XR20
The best discrete rugged smartphone. With a three-year warranty, free screen replacements for a year after purchase, and the promise of security updates for up to four years, this is the ideal phone for someone who values practicality over fancy features. Aspects like its fingerprint sensor, 5G connectivity, and three years of Android software updates are a bonus, and at such a good price it’s the best option for most.