Gear alert: Soldier portable charger

Anglers and other outdoors enthusiasts often carry electronic gadgets into the field. But portable charging sources often are bulky or weak. Not so The Soldier, a waterproof, dustproof and shockproof charger that fits in the palm of your hand and provides 7800mAh of power for tablets, phones, even laptops. USB-to-micro-USB cable and LED flashlight are included. Widely available, beginning at about $60.