When work has got you down, head to the great outdoors. Everyone from SCUBA divers to rock climbers to cross-country skiers can find solace in nature. Now they can bring their iPhones, too. The Magellan ToughCase is a shock-proof, water-proof iPhone case that also doubles the battery life and boosts the GPS signal — critical features when wandering in the wilderness.
A few words of warning: To call the Magellan Toughcase bulky is an understatement. Magellan also stopped the first production run because of a poorly designed O-ring for keeping out water. And the ToughCase ain't cheap.
Cost: $180
Apps that go well: Ski & Snow Report (free), FishHead ($7), AccuTerra ($5), RiverGuide for Kayakers ($5), iBird Explorer Plus ($20), MyNature Animal Tracks ($7), iNavX Marine Navigation ($50)
