Field Journal

Land Rover and Bullitt Group have announced that the Land Rover Explore Outdoor Phone is now available to buy in the UK. It is available in store from retailers including Cotswold Outdoor and Snow + Rock. For full details visit: www.landroverexplore.com.

The Land Rover Explore Outdoor Phone has been created with the outdoors in mind. Specifications show good connectivity, durability and battery life.

It is powered by a 4000mAh battery that gives two days of typical use, or a full day of activities, with constant GPS Navigation mapping activated on the 5” HD display. Battery life can also be doubled by adding the included Adventure Pack. Once added, it can also replace the need for a separate GPS device thanks to the GPS patch antenna that improves the reliability and accuracy of the GPS. It also adds additional 3600mAh of battery power. The bundled ViewRanger app Skyline also uses the GPS augmented reality.

In terms of durability, the phone has been drop tested to 1.8 metres. With a factory-fitted screen protector, it can survive underwater, including salt water, complying to IP68 rating. It can also withstand high and low temperature, thermal shock, humidity and vibration exposure. The camera is 16MP with an 8MP front-facing camera, and can be used with gloves and when the screen is wet.

The phone has been designed in collaboration with Land Rover and the smartphone takes subtle design cues from the Land Rover Discovery.

The phone comes with a range of packs and accessories that can be attached to the back of Explore. For example, there is a universal bike mount, a leather folio case, and large 4370mAh additional battery (coming soon).