Trail tested
photography
DJI Mini 4 Pro
Compact drone I carried on Alta Via 1 — useful for trail photography when you accept the weight and battery trade-offs.
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Trail-tested navigation & electronics
Products I have personally carried, worn, or tested on trail.
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Trail tested
navigation
Garmin Fenix 6X Pro
The watch I wore on Alta Via 1 for navigation, elevation, and daily stats on trail.
Trail tested
electronics
Petzl Actik Core
Rechargeable headlamp I carried on Alta Via 1 and cover in the HikingWithLee headlamp guide.
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navigation
Garmin Fenix 7
Worth considering
Worth considering
All-round GPS watch covered in the HikingWithLee hiking watch guide. Packing lists may mention other Garmin models — this page is about the Fenix 7 coverage specifically.
Used by Lee
photography
DJI Mini 4 Pro
Trail tested
Compact drone I carried on Alta Via 1 — useful for trail photography when you accept the weight and battery trade-offs.
Used on: Alta Via 1 · Matka Canyon
navigation
Used by Lee
navigation
Garmin Fenix 6X Pro
Trail tested
The watch I wore on Alta Via 1 for navigation, elevation, and daily stats on trail.
Used on: Alta Via 1
Used by Lee
electronics
Petzl Actik Core
Trail tested
Rechargeable headlamp I carried on Alta Via 1 and cover in the HikingWithLee headlamp guide.
Used on: Alta Via 1 · Tour du Mont Blanc
electronics
Nitecore NU25
Worth considering
Worth considering
Nitecore NU25 — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
electronics
Fenix HM50R V2.0
Worth considering
Worth considering
Fenix HM50R V2.0 — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
electronics
Black Diamond Spot 400-R
Worth considering
Worth considering
Black Diamond Spot 400-R — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
electronics
Petzl Tikkina
Worth considering
Worth considering
Petzl Tikkina — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
electronics
Amazon Kindle
Worth considering
Worth considering
E-reader carried on Alta Via 1 for hut evenings — listed on the packing guide, not core hiking kit.
Used by Lee
electronics
Apple iPhone 15
Used on trail
Primary trail camera on Alta Via 1 and travel guides — packing-list mention, not a My Gear category product.
Used on: Alta Via 1 · Matka Canyon
electronics
Jabra Elite Earbuds
Worth considering
Worth considering
Earbuds for hut downtime on Alta Via 1 — comfort item from the packing list.
electronics
8000 mAh Magnetic Qi2 Power Bank
Worth considering
Worth considering
8000 mAh Magnetic Qi2 Power Bank — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
electronics
Wearable Power Bank for Apple Watch
Worth considering
Worth considering
Wearable Power Bank for Apple Watch — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
electronics
Pocket Power Bank 2500 mAh
Worth considering
Worth considering
Pocket Power Bank 2500 mAh — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
navigation
Suunto Vertical
Worth considering
Worth considering
Suunto Vertical — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
navigation
Coros Vertix 2
Worth considering
Worth considering
Coros Vertix 2 — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
navigation
Garmin Instinct 2
Worth considering
Worth considering
Garmin Instinct 2 — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
navigation
Apple Watch Ultra 2
Worth considering
Worth considering
Apple Watch Ultra 2 — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
photography
PGYTECH Landing Pad Pro Medium
Worth considering
Worth considering
PGYTECH Landing Pad Pro Medium — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
photography
DJI Air 3
Worth considering
Worth considering
DJI Air 3 — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
photography
DJI Mini 3 Pro
Worth considering
Worth considering
DJI Mini 3 Pro — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
photography
DJI Mini 2 SE
Worth considering
Worth considering
Budget-friendly sub-250g drone for hikers trying aerial footage without a big investment.
photography
Autel EVO Nano+
Worth considering
Worth considering
Non-DJI alternative with a larger sensor and strong low-light photos for hiking photographers.
photography
DJI Mini 4 Pro ND Filters 6-Pack
Worth considering
Worth considering
DJI Mini 4 Pro ND Filters 6-Pack — covered in HikingWithLee gear guides.
photography
DJI Mini 4 Pro ND Filters
Worth considering
Worth considering
ND filter set used with the Mini 4 Pro on Alta Via 1 — photography accessory from the packing list.