Review: NestOut Battery

Device-charging batteries come in all shapes and sizes these days, but NestOut has created something truly different—and truly nifty, which is a word I don't use lightly (nobody should, really). Their Power Bank 5000mAh is tiny, about the size of a salt shaker, but it's built more like a pestle, with a rock-hard, impact-resistant shell that seals tight, repelling both dust and water. Charge it up in two hours, then stash it in your pack and use it to keep your phone, GPS, or tablet from crapping out in the tent or on the trail. Add a lamp accessory and use it to light up camp, too. The best part? This baby costs a paltry $35, which means I'm getting another one for my sweetie—and I know exactly what to do come Christmas-shopping time. nestout.com.