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The electronic devices on Dan Neil's utility belt aren't there just to add color to his ensemble. On a recent solo jaunt through rugged Joshua Tree National Park, the Times writer carried 21st century communications devices as his safety net. They included a satellite phone, a GPS unit, a locator beacon and a solar charger for his iPod.

Solo Hike

( Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times )

The electronic devices on Dan Neil's utility belt aren't there just to add color to his ensemble. On a recent solo jaunt through rugged Joshua Tree National Park, the Times writer carried 21st century communications devices as his safety net. They included a satellite phone, a GPS unit, a locator beacon and a solar charger for his iPod.

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