News, reviews and articles about outdoor gear and accessories.
The Sigg Outdoor Cutlery Knife is a stainless steel pocket knife style tool that features 3 eating utensils: a fork, a knife and a spoon. Protected by a nylon pouch with a handy belt loop, this multi-tool makes sure that you always have the right gear at hand for outdoor chow sessions and office lunches. […]
Skip the Plastic Forks and Carry a Sigg Outdoor Cutlery Knife Instead Read More
Any traveller will know the dilemma of balancing the right amount of clothes with the additional weight and space required to carry those clothes. When bushwalking you’re extremely limited with how much you can carry on your back, when motorcycle touring you’re constrained by how much you can fit into a tail bag or pack.
The Scrubba Washbag Review Read More
Here in Australia, wearing an Australian Standards-approved helmet is mandatory when riding a bicycle. I know a few people who won’t wear bicycle helmets because of the bulk of the helmet, or because it might muss up their hair-do 🙂 So it’s either risk a fine if you’re caught (as well as risking head injuries),
Hovding Invisible Bicycle Helmet Read More
If you are a tech-loving snowboard or ski fanatic, the Recon MOD HUD. The engineers at Recon Instruments have created a heads-up display that can be integrated into Recon Ready goggles, enabling the wearer to see real-time telemetry as they are zipping down the slopes. The tiny color LCD screen sits just below your right
Recon MOD Ski/Snowboarding Goggles Review Read More
Having played with a number of POV cameras now, one of the options I miss with the GoPro Hero2 is the remote control. Even when not being used for Extreme Sports, the ability to mount your camera and be able to initiate your video or snapshot without having to get to the camera itself has
GoPro Wi-Fi BacPac and Remote Review Read More
For those of you who aren’t experts in the art of the round ball, a goal isn’t scored unless the whole ball crosses the goal line. Currently there are no video replays in making decisions, so it’s up to the linesman to be in the right spot and to make a judgement call. FIFA, the
SELECT iBall High Tech Football Read More
Beach season is finally here, and hotter than ever. Ditch the need to lug a beach bag, chair, towel, and protective electronics cases from the car and through the hot sand with the all in one TowelMate. TowelMate’s beach line products tout hidden waterproof zippered pockets around a built-in, removable pillow. The pockets are accessible
Keep Your Valuables Safe and Hidden with a TowelMate Read More
Here’s another entry into the POV camera market, the ION Air Pro. Weighing in at 130 grams (4.5oz) and measuring 37X109mm (1.45X4.3 in), the Action Pro is capable of 1080p video and 5MP stills. It’s waterproof to 30 feet without an additional housing. The optional ION WiFi Podz kit includes plug-in WiFi module that allows you to
Ion Air Pro POV Camera Read More
Ever had to lug your bicycle up a set of stairs or onto public transport? Bikes can be an awkward thing to move around. A new Kickstarter project, the Bike Frame Handle (aka “The Little Lifter”) is a simple yet elegant solution. Made of leather, the strap wraps around your frame and gives you an
Bike Frame Handle Makes Carrying Bikes Easier Read More
Hate having to take your messenger off just to take your jacket off? Acronym is a German-based company who makes a pretty funky range of technical bags, pants and jackets. The E-J23 shown above allows you to remove your jacket without taking your messenger bag off. Other jackets are “a hybrid of vintage Japanese kimono and modern
Acronym Gear – Jackets and Messenger Bags Read More
JVC has announced on their blog site their entry into the ever growing POV action camera market. The JVC GC-XA1 ADIXXON doesn’t require a waterproof housing, weighs in at .28lbs (126 grams), and is waterproof to 5 m ( 16.4 feet), shockproof , dust-proof, and freeze-proof. The unit includes built in Wi-Fi, 1.5″ LCD, image stabilization, and
JVC GC-XA1 ADIXXION POV Camera Read More
For those who can’t have too many comforts while camping, Coleman offers the CPX 6 Portable Electonics Charger. Keep your phone, MP3 player, and other USB-chargeable devices powered with this charger. It uses either 4 D-cell batteries or one of Coleman’s CPX 6 rechargeable battery packs – neither are included. (The CPX 6 battery pack
Coleman’s CPX™ 6 Portable Electronics Charger Read More
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
Google Maps Goes Offline Read More
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