You will of course want to bring a camera, as well, but keep in mind that the desert environment is not really the
best for electronic equipment.
For instance, if a freak windstorm takes the roof off your rented house, your landlord must cover the damage to the structure but is not
responsible for your electronic equipment that gets rained on because the roof is damaged.
Gorilla Glass dominates the market for cover
glass for electronic equipment, but it faces rivals, including Dragontrail, a chemically toughened glass manufactured by Asahi Glass in Japan.