19 Rugged Tech Innovations

Just because you aren't a lumberjack or a construction foreman doesn't mean you can't get some use out of these rugged tech innovations. Each of these gadgets has been designed for high performance in the most adverse of conditions.

You could very easily replace all of your "essential" gadgets with any of these rugged tech innovations. Love your tablet but wish it could survive a 10-foot fall? Then you are in the market for a Man Vs. Wild tablet computer from Trimble. Even existing gadgets can be outfitted with light or heavy armor as evidenced by the sheet metal iPad case and the LifeProof iPhone 4 case. If you are consistently losing your gadgets during your outdoor adventures, then maybe it is time to toughen up and check out these rugged tech innovations.