Bluetooth enabled headsets are preferable to wired headsets in most situations where cables simply get in the way.  Now that Bluetooth standards can provide strong stereo signals thanks to the A2DP standard and battery life is way improved a good wireless headset like the Rocketfish Mobile RF-MAB2 ($59.99 from Future Shop) hit the sweet spot.

In a few short weeks, many of us will be dusting off our tents and trailers, and sweeping the spiders out of the cottagages as we enjoy the Victoria Day weekend and journey into the great outdoors.

Of course, many of us will also be bringing our tech toys with us. I know I do: laptop, iPad, iPhone, eBook reader and a few cameras -- but one of my favourite activities is photography so all this tech is *essential* for that. Really

Now, the big concern I always have when I do take my gear out with me is that, after the trip is over, the gear still works and hasn't suffered major problems.

So let me share with you how I keep my gear happy without sacrificing my outdoor enjoyment.