This is one of the coolest techie toys to catch my eye this season. Whether you’re out camping, sailing, trail running, walking the dog, or heading off to Timbuktu, this bright-orange handheld lets you track a digital trail, send for help or check-in okay at home. Rugged enough to work in extreme temps and altitudes or even underwater, the spot-on GPS unit offers an affordable safety net for remote ramblings.  Service plans from $99.00; www.findmespot.com.