News, reviews and articles about outdoor gear and accessories.
The weather is turning colder, so it’s time to dig out your mittens and gloves for that morning commute into work. While they keep your fingers toasty, normal gloves don’t allow you to use your phone or tablet while you’re wearing them. Over the last few years, we’ve seen several companies offering knit gloves with […]
Mujjo introduces Leather Touchscreen Gloves Read More
Released primarily for medical and emergency response workers, the Leatherman Raptor is made from 420HC stainless steel and includes shears, strap cutter, carbide glass breaker, ring cutter, ruler and an oxygen tank wrench. Due for release in May 2013, pricing hasn’t been announced yet.  It was officially announced on Leatherman’s Facebook page, but it’s not
Leatherman Raptor will be your emergency multi-tool Read More
Here’s the sort of stuff I like – equipment designed right here in my home town of Hobart, Tasmania. 🙂  Don’t you hate it when you have to  travel, and inevitably at the other end that shirt or suit you so carefully packed in your case, bag or suit bag needs ironing?  Well the Henty
Henty Wingman – Roll your clothes Read More
Bluetooth speakers are becoming quite popular, since most folks are carrying their music on their phones or tablets. Sure, plugging in an AUX cable gives a better connection in most cases, but trying to use something while its tethered, or having something fall off the edge of a counter because it was precariously balanced next
RichardSolo FreeWheelin Audio System for Helmets review Read More
Soldier: Who goes there? King Arthur: It is I, Arthur, son of Uther Pendragon, from the castle of Camelot. King of the Britons, defeater of the Saxons, Sovereign of all England! Soldier: Pull the other one! King Arthur: I am, and this is my trusty servant Patsy. We have ridden the length and breadth of
Trotify – You’re using coconuts! Read More
Looking at joining the Point of View (POV) phenomena that’s sweeping the World? Well GoPro has made it both easier and harder with the release of their newest Hero3 line. Where previously you really only had one model to choose from, GoPro now has three models; the White, Silver and Black editions. The form factor remains the same between the
Choosing a GoPro Hero3 (Sponsored Video) Read More
Point of view (POV) cameras are all the rage now, and it seems that new models from manufacturers are popping up all over the place. Â Being able to take POV footage is great, but sometimes the footage from a static mounting position can get a bit boring. How do you make your footage stand out
VectorMount for GoPro – Centrifugal fun Read More
Sun Sniper is a company out of Germany that specializes in innovative camera holders and straps. Their Strap Surfer is designed to integrate  with your messenger-style camera bag to give you a quick and secure solution for safely storing your camera while keeping it quickly ready for use.  How well does it work ?  Read on.
Sun Sniper “The Strap Surfer” review Read More
I don’t know how the weather is in your part of the world right now, but here in southern Indiana, we’re already having some sub 30 degree mornings.  That means glove weather for me. Regular gloves and smartphones with capacitive displays don’t get along well together. I’ve reviewed a couple different capacitive friendly gloves in
Emitips give your favorite gloves capacitive touch capability Read More
For those runners, cyclists, swimmers, triathletes, and pure over-the-top endurance athletes, Polar has always been a name associated with tech-gear engineered to help you train better, smarter, faster. While I look around my spinning class, a healthy percentage of participants wear Polar gear. The same can be said about my running click. The RCX5 multisport
Polar RCX5 Run Multisport Training Watch review Read More
GoPro might have been a bit premature in announcing that they would be releasing iOS and Android clients for their Wifi Bacpac back at the end of last year. After many months  they finally released the iOS version recently but the Android app was still MIA.  Well good news for those Android fanbois out there it’s finally available
GoPro releases Android app (finally) Read More
We first reported on the Stuffa Jacket back in August; it’s a jacket that with multiple pockets built into it that allows you to stuff it with up to 5 kg  (11 lb) of clothes and other items. Well the Stuffa Jacket’s now up for pre-order. Currently available in black for men and red for women,
Stuffa Jacket – Up for pre-order – Stuff it! Read More
Last week I told you about the SBU (Self Balancing Unicycle) which was featured on the TV show Shark Tank. Now I give you yet another unicycle style urban vehicle. The iGo EcoBoomer features a max speed of 13.5MPH and 19 miles per charge. Priced at $1,895.00, the iGo looks easier to ride than the SBU as
iGo EcoBoomer – Another Segway alternative Read More
Speed and distance are the two factors that are going to make or break electric motorcycles.  Hanebrink has just announced their X5, which is capable of speeds up to 80 MPH  (128 KMH ).  Aimed at the sports bike enthusiast rather than the commuter, it’s powered by 4 Li-Ion cells with a 14 gear transmission.
Hanebrink X5 – Electricity at 80MPH Read More
I recently posted about using Ziploc Big Bags to keep my daughter’s laptop dry in her backpack.  One reader asked if static discharges from the bag could be a problem – something I hadn’t thought about.  About the same time I posted that item, Coghlan’s, a maker of outdoor gear, contacted The Gadgeteer to ask
Coghlan’s 4″ X 6″ Dry Pouch for iPhone review Read More
Can’t find a camera person willing to film all your heroic exploits?  SOLOSHOT has you covered. The SOLOSHOT sits between your camera and tripod (included) and uses a wireless waterproof armband to track its subject.  It’s capable of rotating 360 degrees with a maximum pan speed of 40 degrees per second. Range is up to
SOLOSHOT – Get yourself in the action Read More
The SBU (Self-balancing Unicycle) from Focus Designs was pitched Friday night on Shark Tank. It uses some of the same self balancing style features of the Segway and puts them in a much more portable package that has only one wheel. According to their website, it only takes 20-30 minutes to learn to ride one.
So long Segway, the SBU is the latest urban vehicle for circus clowns Read More
If you prefer using glass for your drinking water, check out the new Eddy Glass bottle (left) from CamelBak.  The Eddy Glass is BPA-free, and it has a silicone sleeve (in purple, charcoal, aqua, or lime) for improved grip and to protect against breakage.  You don’t have to tip up this bottle to drink; it
CamelBak expands their glass water bottle line with the Eddy Glass bottle Read More
GoPro is trying to keep ahead of  the competition coming from all the newcomers to the action POV camera market with the release of their new GoPro HERO3. “CEO Nick Woodman announces the GoPro HERO3: the smallest, lightest, most powerful way to document your life. The Wi-Fi enabled HERO3: Black Edition is the most advanced GoPro,
GoPro HERO3 – smaller, lighter and more powerful Read More
The LuminAID is an ingenious portable LED light that was designed by architecture graduate students Anna Stork and Andrea Sreshta as a product to assist post-earthquake relief efforts in Haiti.  Simply leave it laying in the sun to charge up the internal battery (rechargeable up to 500 times), inflate the bag, and the LuminAID can provide
Give the Gift of Light with LuminAID Read More