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Basecamp Gear Supercharge your back- country experience with these tablets, apps, and accessories. By Andrew Matranga TODAY’S TABLETS can do more than just fire up Candy Crush or stream Netflix. They’re trail tool powerhouses, and with the right tech choices, you’ll be able to navigate the back- country, record your hiking experience, and enhance your time in camp. We’ve scoured the tech landscape to find the perfect com- bination of apps and accessories to help you do more, stay safe, and have fun. FieldTest: Trail-worthy Tablets 44 BACKPACKER 03.2014 P H O T O S B Y ( L E F T T O R I G H T ) B U D F O R C E , B E N F U L L E R T O N ; C O U R T E S Y ( 4 )