News, reviews and articles about outdoor gear and accessories.
Google Maps is great – a GPS system that’s pretty much always with you. The problem is when you don’t have an internet connection, then it is kind of useless. I would love to use Google Maps overseas, but there’s no way I’m paying my Australian Providers horrendous international roaming fees. And there’s still some […]
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Sony has just given the world a quick peek on their blog site of their entry into the POV action camera market. There’s not a lot of specifications yet except “ it houses Sony’s hallmark SteadyShot®image stabilization technology, Exmor® R CMOS image sensor, and an ultra-wide angle Carl Zeiss® Tessar® lens.”
First Look at Sony’s Action Camera Read More
Each Endurance Protective Case for iPhone 4/4S from driSuit Technologies has been tested under 5 meters of water for one hour before it’s sold to ensure it meets the IP-68 standards for water exposure. The case has a hard exterior with a soft interior to provide protection against drops and shocks, too. There’s a waterproof
100% Waterproof Case Lets You Take Underwater Photos with Your iPhone Read More
With the winter nearly behind us (we live in the Pacific Northwest and the rain and bad weather really do not go away until after the 4th of July) and summer knocking on the door, it’s time for me to focus my exercise outdoors. With that hopefully comes fun new training technology to better enable
Wahoo Bike Pack for iPhone Review Read More
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
Swann Freestyle HD Camera Accessories Read More
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