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GEAR UP MORE THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR GREEN THUMBS SENDING OUT AN S.O.S. Just because you’re answering the call of the wild doesn’t mean you can’t call for help as well. The DeLorme inReach SE ($299; inreachdelorme.com) allows you to send and receive text messages and, when necessary, even an S.O.S. The inReach is ready for almost any adventure with its waterproof, dustproof, and impact-resistant casing. It can also share GPS coordinates via Facebook and Twitter and can pair with a smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth to provide even more communication options. It also has a battery that can last up to 100 hours. With this device at arm’s length, you can always reach help when you need it.
QUIET TIME The world can often be a noisy place. But you can block it out with Bose’s QuietComfort 20i Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphones ($299.95; bose.com). These earbuds weigh just 1.5 ounces, but inside are two microphones and an electronic processor that can cancel virtually all ambient noise, while the StayHear+ ear tips help to further passively block sound while ensuring a comfortable tight fit. The rechargeable battery ensures 16 hours of sound blocking, but since there are times when hearing the world around you is a good idea — like when near traffic — the QC20 can also be switched to aware mode.
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RE-UNITED (AND IT FEELS SO GOOD) Riding a bike is never a bad way to get somewhere, unless you need to bring something with you. And while bicycle panniers can carry a lot, they’re still attached to your bike. But the United By Blue Pannier Bike Bag ($98; unitedbyblue.com) can be slung over your shoulder when you get to your destination. It is made of 100 percent organic waxed canvas, and has a durable brass and leather strap that attach to any size bike. Best of all, for every product sold, United By Blue will help remove 1 pound of trash from the world’s oceans and waterways.