News, reviews and articles about outdoor gear and accessories.
In my review of the Swann Freestyle HD Camera, I mentioned that there were no optional accessories available at the time of writing and that Swann were going to release some soon. Well the accessories have just hit their website. All accessories and mounts on the chart above (click on for a larger version) are now […]
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A few years ago, Julie told us about Survival Straps, a bracelet that could be unraveled to give you 16 feet of life-saving paracord. The From Soldier to Soldier version of the bracelet seems to be geared toward the urban adventurer more so than those who might actually need to rappel to safety. These bracelets,
From Soldier to Soldier Survival Bracelets with a Heart Read More
I’m really loving the GoPro2 HD Hero2; it’s wide angle 170° FOV lens and small size make it so versatile and handy, and it nicely compliments my “normal” camera gear. The waterproof housing supplied with it means it’s a robust little unit, and knowing that it’s waterproof to 60m gives you quite a bit of peace
BlurFix for GoPro Hero/Hero2 Review Read More
Announced on Vodafone UK‘s blog site, the Booster Brolly combines your traditional umbrella with a high gain antenna and low power signal repeater to enhance phone reception for both the the brolly user and those around them. The umbrella also incorporates 12 solar panels for powering your phone via a handsfree cradle and an LED torch for
Vodafone Booster Brolly – Keep the Rain out and the Sun in Read More
Sick of all your GoPro videos being all shaky and unsteady? Even worse, sick of watching someone else’s shaky videos? The iSteady Pro-holder is a lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum camera mount for the GoPro camera series (see related links) currently up on Kickstarter. It mounts using your standard GoPro mounting system with an aluminum easy-detach clip. With three
iSteady Shot Pro-Holder – Keep your GoPro steady Read More
The InaTrap from Acase is a futuristic looking LED lamp that attracts those nasty blood sucking mosquitos and traps them without having to use harmful sprays, chemicals or even propane gas. A noiseless built-in fan produces a small amount of carbon dioxide to lure the mosquitos and then sucks them into the trap. It features an 8 hour
InaTrap High-Tech Insect Trap Keeps Mosquitos From Ruining Your Cookout Read More
Friday Lab has created Deeper, the first smart sonar fish finding device that supports devices running iOS 4.0+, 5.0+ and Android 2.2+ . If you enjoy fishing, you’ve probably seen fish finding devices before. But the Deeper uses a Bluetooth connection to display the information about the fish, the pond bed, water temperature and obstacles
Deeper Smart Fishfinder – Fishing with your Smartphone Read More
If you swim, Pyle has a new Waterproof MP3 Player (PSHWPMP3) you’ll be interested in. The MP3 player is waterproof up to 3 meters and comes with waterproof earbuds that are “made of an ergonomic soft silicone material and wrap comfortably around the ear to keep them secure during vigorous activities like swimming, hiking, jogging,
Make a Splash with Pyle’s New Waterproof MP3 Player Read More
Set your GoPro Hero or Hero2 camera free with the new Wi-Fi BackPac and Wi-Fi Remote Combo Kit. The new kit gives you the ability to remotely control up to 50 cameras at a time at up to 600 feet (180m) away. The remote control gives you full control of the camera, including the mode
GoPro Wi-Fi BackPac and Wi-Fi Remote Combo Kit Sets your GoPro Camera Free Read More
In my review of the GoPro HD Hero2 (see related links), I mentioned that there was no viewfinder included with the the standard package. Now while many people using this unit for extreme sports may not find that this is an issue, my usage means I want the ability to be frame my shots, whether
GoPro LCD BackPac for HD Hero and HD Hero2 Review Read More
The m.iGrill from Brookstone not only cooks your burgers, it also cranks your tunes. The m.iGrill has 160 square inches of cooking surface, and it produces 8,500 BTUs of cooking power from a 1 lb. disposable propane container. The cooking surface and drip pan are dishwasher safe. The base has a couple of speakers that
m.iGrill Portable Tabletop Gas Grill with Speakers Read More
I’ve seen several bags that incorporate gadget chargers, but the Juice Bag Solar Beach Tote from Reware is probably the first one I’ve seen that’s not a laptop bag. This solar bag fits right in with Reware’s line of eco-friendly bags and power solutions. The Solar Beach Tote is made of biodegradable canvas, and it
Reware Juice Bag Keeps Your Gadgets Charged While You Relax Read More
What is the world coming to? Way back when I was a kid, there was nothing better than finding a good playground with swings and see-saws to keep you busy for hours. It appears though that Son-X has decided that kids today don’t have any imagination and have released the Octavia to “awaken the natural curiosity in
Son-X Octavia Motivates Kids to Swing Higher Read More
If you read my review of the GoPro HD Hero2, you’ll have noted that I thought it strange that a company who touts their cameras as being capable of being used 60m underwater would produce a housing that wasn’t optimal for this purpose. The domed lens on their standard waterproof housing results in blurred video
GoPro Finally Releases Flat Lens Dive Housing Read More
The DeLorme inReach is the first affordable 2-way Satellite Communicator on the market. When you go camping, boating or traveling, you may think your cell phone will be there for you to get you out of an emergency situation. But only 10% of the world actually has cell phone coverage. Designed for remote or high-risk
DeLorme inReach lets you go off the grid without going off the grid Read More
We’ve featured Eton radios on The Gadgeteer before, and I’ve gotten to try two of them myself. They offer a lot of features for a low price, and the Eton American Red Cross FRX3 is no different. It’s Ni-MH battery charges with the included power adapter or from the built-in solar panel or the hand
Give Dad the Gift of Preparedness for Father’s Day with the Eton FRX3 Read More
I’ve reviewed the Drift HD and the Swann Freestyle HD action cameras (see related links), and while I haven’t been able to give you any extreme sports footage, hopefully the reviews have been useful to those considering a POV camera. The GoPro range of POV cameras have become the de facto standard by which most
GoPro HD HERO2 Outdoor Edition POV Camera Review Read More
Although it’s the middle of May here in Indiana, we are still having a few 40 degree mornings. Instead of dragging out my winter coat, I’ve been enjoying the comfort and gadget storage of the SCOTTEVEST Lola Jacket. Wearing this jacket allows me to hide all my gear in the jacket and leave my shoulder bag
SCOTTEVEST Lola Women’s Jacket Review Read More
Swann is an Australian company who for the last 25 years have specialised in wireless connectivity, professional quality CCTV cameras with infrared night vision, digital video recording with motion detection and networkability, web surveillance and remote notification products, globally. We first reported on the Freestyle HD when it was announced in November 2011. This is a new entry
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A good torch is one of those essential things that every Gadgeteer has to own. I use mine every night to read by, and of course it’s always useful if you have a power outage or if you have to go outside to look for the cat 🙂 When I travel overseas, there’s a
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