While a USB drive has always been a handy, secure and easy to use storage space, it does have its limitations. Most USB drives are not water or shock resistant. So, is there a way that we can be sure about the device’s reliability while going on a trek or enjoying an outdoor activity? The answer to this question is yes. Along with better storage capacity, rugged USB devices now do have pretty impressive durability, making them the perfect device to back-up and protect all your data while you’re off enjoying an adventure. With that in mind, let us take a look at some 3.0 USB flash drives available on Amazon that will prove to be a worthy travel companion.
The Patriot Supersonic Boost Series – PEF128GSBUSB has been specially catered to suit multiple needs. This pen drive can handle up to 128GB of data, letting you carry a lot with you. It is a lightweight 12.9g drive with a case that spans across 1.22×1.98×5.97cm. The durability of the pen drive is due to its rubber made casing, which makes it waterproof. It is a universally operable thumb drive that has a super-fast transfer speed with a read speed of 109.6MB/s and write speed of 93.4MB/s.
This All-Terrain USB Flash Drive is a sleek yet enduring product by LaCie. It comes in a smooth-looking full metal casing that is 2mm thick. This tiny drive has an excellent read-and-write performance, with 40MB/s read and 30MB/s write speeds respectively. As far as the storage is concerned, this drive offers 64GB storage, which should be enough to store movies, TV shows or anything else you want. This cylindrical peripheral has a dimension of 7.4×2.2cm with a round base. Attached with a wear-resistant braided metal cable ring, the 3.0 Flash Drive has been proven to be resistant to heat, cold, water, pressure-resistant, according to the brand.
No matter what type of files you want to carry, EP Memory brings you a compact yet robust storage drive. This flash memory that is enclosed within a durable silicon compound and a metal loop is a sturdy drive. With dimensions of 5.6x1x2 cm, this rubber texture peripheral allows you to take along as much as 64 GB of data wherever you want to go. Having a high-speed interface, the EP Memory GorillaDrive allows you to transfer your data within a few minutes so you can manage your time efficiently according to the brand. So, if you are looking for a pressure/impact, heat and water-resistant drive, this can certainly be a good deal for you.
This little drive-by Corsair is mentioned in this list due to its versatility. Apart from offering 128GB storage, the Survivor Stealth also has a decent transfer rate of 19Mb/s. It does not need any specific driver or software, just a USB Type-A 2.0 or 3.0 port and you are ready to go. Having dimensions of 7.6×2.5×2.5cm, this anodised, aircraft-grade aluminium USB is said to be able to endure submersion in water up to 200m. It is also said to be vibration-resistant and shock resistant, hence keeping all your important data safe, secure and easily accessible.