Bullitt Group, global licensee that manufactures and markets Caterpillar-branded phones, says the S42 delivers long battery life, MIL SPEC rugged credentials and its 5.5-in. HD+ 18x9 display can ...

This very rugged Android phone is water-proof and drop-resistant, with a touch screen that works through gloves and when wet. It works on Verizon's LTE network and has a large PTT button on the side.

If you have a bit more money to spend, check out the other rugged phones on the market, including the rest of the Cat line-up. Dave has over 20 years' experience in the tech journalism industry ...

That said, we think the idea of a rugged, go-anywhere phone with one ... significantly sharper than thermal cameras on previous Cat phones (and on competitor handsets). The camera is accessed ...

This phone has a rugged, water-resistant design suitable for ... fast charging, 4 GB of RAM, Cat. 13 LTE data, full-HD screen, 13 megapixel camera, NFC, and USB-C.