We’ve all dropped our phones or camera at some point in their curiously short life time. But have you ever noticed that the words “shock resistant” or “weatherproof” aren’t usually mentioned in the same sentence as good looking or stylish? Casio aims to dispel that stereotype with the new EX-G1. Not bad looking at all – and we’ll add a few more buzz words in there while we’re at it: freeze proof, water proof and dust proof. Had enough? And you don’t have to be an extreme sports junkie to benefit from its toughness. It drops this December in sexy red, or standard black. Details, technical specs and pricing after the link.

At just a little over 3/4″ thick, there will be no problems fitting this in your back pocket or even your smallest purse. All of this and a dedicated movie-mode, 12.1 Megapixel sensor and 3x zoom. We’ve always loved the Exlim line of cameras from Casio. We can’t wait to put it through it’s paces – the guys at New Hiker are definitely looking forward to having one of these around.

• Casio EX-G1 (pre-order $299)
• Casio mini-site

New Hiker is not just about hiking. It’s an online magazine like Swank City that showcases the latest and greatest in outdoor gear and sporting goods. From running and biking, to snow shoeing and hiking, to fishing or skeet shooting – if you do it outdoors, they talk about it. New hiker also covers seasonal jobs, vacations spots and destinations, and gives you a place to get rid of your old gear. New hiker – get outside.

Get a sneak preview of New Hiker in December by becoming a fan of them on Facebook, or signing up for their email list.