I've recently discovered the Chroma Sun Gloves™ by Outdrro Research.  Spending many days a week in the outdoors even sunblock on my hands could not protect them from burning until I started using these hiking gloves.

What makes them a must have on all my trips: They provide 3/4—length which allows me to open maps and bottles with ease. They have back-of-hand UPF 50+ protection with stretchy, breathable polyester fabric. The durable, perforated synthetic leather palms ensure a solid grip and easy, effective venting in hot weather.

            Now that I have started using these on warm weather days I can't imagine my hands without them.

InReach SE Satellite communicator:

Released June 2013; A phenomenal upgrade! Features (Pros): 2-way text communication, SOS/ 24hour search and rescue, tracking with ability to share GPS location, 100% global coverage.  Fackbook & Twitter updates. Maps, when integrated with smart phone. IT allows tracking points and website location. Which was great when friends wanted to see my progress and know my location. I was also able to have a private password for invited friends only. Cons: lithium battery is not removable requiring use of solar devise. The maps, while getting unlimited international downloads, you need wifi to do so. I am still hoping they will provide thru-hiker trail maps and USGA map uploads to correspond with my paper maps (for compass use). None yet.

I used the InReach SE 30 days consecutively on a through hike. Proving invaluable. Great devise for its easy use and size.

Recommend: YES!