Meet Earl – A tablet for the outdoors!

We just came across this wicked looking tablet made for the backcountry that is currently seeking funding via crowd-sourcing. We'd love to see it become a reality – check it out and throw some support their way if you're down!

For winter and summer outdoor types, this could be a pretty fun and useful tool. In addition to the navigating capabilities – maps, gps, compass, etc – this could be combined with photography or video software (like the upcoming mobile version of Adobe Lightroom!) to create a powerful tool for photographers and filmmakers. And Angry Birds for when you can't sleep of course!

"Meet Earl, a revolutionary tablet engineered for the most extreme of outdoor situations. Built for survival, Earl works where today's smart phones and tablets cannot. Style meets efficiency with Earl's intuitive design, fusing Android 4.1 together with an energy sipping E-Ink screen and the latest in GPS, weather sensor, and radio communication technology. With Earl at your side, stay in control of your journey no matter where it takes you."

Get all the details and find out how to pre-order one of these and help support the project at meetearl.com