Going to Alaska! Need a durable camera

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So I just booked a trip to Alaska. We're going to be camping, hunting, fishing, sea kayaking, zip lining, climbing glaciers and river rafting. So I'm looking for a "lifeproof" camera for our adventures. I'm obviously not going to bring my T3i. I'd like to ask you guys to see if you know any good cameras or ones I should stay away from. I'd like it to run on AA batteries as I'm not going to be able to charge them while we're camping. It really needs to put up with anything we're doing. I'd obviously like the camera to have some sort of manual shooting mode or just good image quality in general. My price range is very open so shoot away! Thanks for the replies and every suggestion will be very appreciated!
 
Pentax WG3-GPS

I have a friend who speed climbs and other crazy stuff and he has one of these. as for picture quality etc I'm not sure.
 
The Olympus Tough range is worth a look 👍 although not AA some can be charged via USB.
 
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Pentax WG3-GPS

I have a friend who speed climbs and other crazy stuff and he has one of these. as for picture quality etc I'm not sure.
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Wow that camera is cool and much more durable than I think I'll ever need. I like the fact you can get a wireless charger and it's high zoom and point and shoot capability.

Robin.
The Olympus Tough range is worth a look 👍 although not AA some can be charged via USB.
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That also looks good, specifically the TG-1 IHS. Although more expensive,and a bit more bulky it looks like it can take better quality photos. I'm not sure how the USB charging works. Could I get a wireless charger that can run on batteries? If so that's alright too.
 
Is it really out of the question to take your dSLR? I ask this for the reasons listed:

- A dSLR + kit lens is not very heavy and you can carry it at your waist or on a small, tight shoulder bag. It doesn't have to get in the way;
- My experience tells me a dSLR is much more tough than you'd expect;
- A good ziplock bag should resolve any accidents in your kayaking adventure;
- The fact that you're gonna spend half the price of the value of your T3i on this new camera is probably worth the risk;
- It is exactly in the most special occasions that you want to take your best gear - not to shoot at home.
 
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Could I get a wireless charger that can run on batteries? If so that's alright too.
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I assume that's how it works in which case most AA to USB chargers would work, similar to the ones you can get for phones.
 
It's not and I've tossed that idea around. We're going to be camping every day and the less stuff we bring the better. I'm going to be lugging around clothes, rifles and ammunition (for part of the trip), tents, food, and other various items. I think just a small, rugged, point and shoot that can fit in my pocket.
This is in response to DibolicalMask.
 
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