The best tech products to keep you outdoors this spring

(ARA) - If you've spent the winter glued to the Internet, watching YouTube videos, it's time to get outdoors. Fortunately, you don't have to disconnect from your online life. Many of the latest wireless gadgets and high-tech items allow - and even encourage you - to spend time outdoors. Here's a roundup of the best outdoor-ready products for spring.

Enjoy the scenery with a durable camera
Don't let spring showers slow down your photography habits. The latest water-resistant digital cameras can endure even the biggest afternoon storm. The must-have camera for photography aficionados? The Lumix DMC-TS2 from Panasonic.

This soon-to-be-released camera was practically built for the outdoors. You can take underwater photos up to 33 feet deep and the Lumix is even shockproof and freeze proof. Plus, it's built to resist sand and dirt. The super-sturdy camera also lets you record high-definition video so you can capture all your favorite outdoor activities.

Do it all with mobile Internet
Now that you've captured some great photos, you can upload them to your favorite Web sites without going inside. On-the-Go CLEAR Internet lets you access high-speed wireless Internet across your city. The pocket-sized CLEAR USB modem plugs into your laptop so you can upload photos and surf the Internet from your backyard or the park.

With On-the-Go Internet from CLEAR, Chicago Cubs fans can stream live games from a cab. And if you use CLEAR in Dallas, you can log onto eBay and bid on Cowboys tickets during your daily commute. The 4G technology is expanding nationwide so you can get CLEAR in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Las Vegas and more. The service is revolutionizing the way people get online and has affordable options for home Internet and phone.

Get active and track what you do
Forget the treadmill and hit the trail this spring. It's easier than ever to track your physical activity with the Nike+ sensor. The $30 wireless in-shoe sensor works with your iPod to update you on your physical activity and keep you motivated.

You'll get updates on how far you've run right through your headphones. The popular new technology even sends you supportive messages from all-star athletes like Lance Armstrong.

Make reading at the park a high-tech activity
Sure, you can read a book outside. But if you don't feel like lugging around that 400-page read or you have to start the newest best-seller right away, a Kindle is the perfect option.

The popular e-reader from Amazon lets you purchase books and download them to the handheld device. It's slim and easy to carry around town. You can read a book on your lunch break or at your kid's soccer practice. Several new versions of e-readers are launching this year so do some shopping to find the option that fits your reading needs and price range.

There's no reason to stay indoors this spring. From CLEAR Internet to the Lumix, the latest gadgets combine durability, the latest technology and some very affordable prices. Whether you're a runner, a reader or an avid YouTube watcher, you're sure to find a product that lets you do it all outdoors.

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