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Boys Toys – Best Weatherproof Gadgets

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Written by Tim Barnes-Clay

An outdoor adventure doesn’t have to mean leaving the tech at home. With these clever weatherproof gadgets you can take your phone, camera and music with you.

weatherproof gadgetsPolaroid Cube+ | £129.99 | argos.com

The Polaroid Cube+ shockproof and weatherproof camera comes with everything a dad-venturer could ask for including a 124 degree wide-angle lens and Wi-Fi to make photo and video sharing easier. The splash proof camera can record up to 90 minutes of video and at 35mm x 35mm in size it fits in a pocket for easy transportation. There are various accessories available for outdoor expeditions including bike mounts, helmet mounts and chest straps. A waterproof case is also available (£24.99).

 

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AfterShokz Trekz Titanium | £109.95 | aftershokz.co.uk

Bone conduction technology is the thinking behind AfterShokz Trekz Titanium sport headphones, which deliver stereophonic sound through your cheekbones to your inner ear. The technology means you can listen to music while still being aware of the sounds around you including traffic and emergency vehicles. Sweat and water resistant, the headphones wrap round the head and curl over the ear and are a game changer for anyone who likes to listen to music while on the move.

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Tech 21 Evo Xplorer | £79.95 | tech21.com

Designed to withstand everything life can throw at it the Evo Xplorer phone case completely seals your iPhone 6 or 6s from water, snow, sand and mud. Waterproof to a depth of three metres for up to an hour, the case also provides two metres drop protection with a SecureClip locking system, meaning it stays tightly shut even when it hits the floor. Sealed buttons give access to all ports and functions and with FlexShock technology the case is also shockproof with built in screen protection.

To read the full article in the latest edition of FQ magazine click here.