News, reviews and articles about outdoor gear and accessories.
This looks kind of cool for us sedentary office nerds whose only social interaction is on a company-sponsored softball team that is run by the jocks of the company and only allow nerds to play catcher or left field or some other innocuous invisible position and . . . oops, sorry TMI. Anyway, the GloveRadar […]
Just in Time for Spring: Glove Radar Read More
After reviewing the Eton/Red Cross Aluminator Flashlight , I was happy to receive an Eton/Red Cross ARCFR360R SolarLink Emergency Radio as a gift. Being a preparedness-minded kinda gadgeteer, I was really looking forward to adding this feature-filled gadget to my kit. Note: This is a 2nd opinion on this product. Janet reviewed the ETON Solarlink
Eton/Red Cross ARCFR360R Solarlink Emergency Radio Review Read More
The wireless power consortium is trying to drive a standard for wireless charging, called QI wireless charging. The goal is to enable a future where there is no need to connect your gadget to any cable for charging. Panasonic took advantage of the security show in Japan to show a solar power table with QI
Panasonic demonstrates solar-power table with QI wireless charging technology Read More
My interest in golf was a short lived stint in grade school. I think it was 3rd grade and one of the boys in my class (Ricky Bowling) who lived next to a golf course would collect golf balls and bring them to school to sell. You have to admire his early entrepreneurial skills! I
Prove you have a Kung-Fu grip with the SensoGlove for Golfers Read More
ThinkGeek is offering a small, waterproof lighter that would make a great addition to your everyday carry kit. This little lighter is only 1.8″ long X 0.6″ in diameter, and it’s made of a dark chrome-plated zinc alloy. It uses standard lighter fuel and has a wheel striker, like those used in Zippo lighters. It
FireStash Keychain Lighter for Your Everyday Carry Kit Read More
If you have a dog, you have stood in the rain with him while he does his business. No big deal for you, if you have an umbrella, but what about Fido? If you want to avoid wet dog smell, get your pooch his own umbrella – the Dogbrella. It’s a 29″ diameter canopy (think
Fido can stand under my Dogbrella ella ella ay ay ay Read More
I’m not a coffee person, not even an itsy bitsy bit. I prefer a nice hot cup of tea thank you very much. But for all my java bean loving friends, I have something to share that may get you pumped up… with caffeine. Sorry, couldn’t resist. It’s the Airspresso espresso maker. Yes, I know
Airspresso – Bike pumps aren’t just for bikes anymore Read More
Humans were too lazy to get up off their bums to change the channel on the TV, so the remote control was invented. We were too lazy to go to the library so eBook Readers were invented. Now we’re apparently too lazy to play ball with our dogs, so the Fetchtastic was invented. The Fetchtastic is
Fetchtastic – Automated Fetch for Dogs Read More
The M55 Beast is a handmade hybrid bike that combines the fun and exercise of a regular pedal bicycle with an electric bike that can accelerate up to 40 mph and travel as 75 miles on one charge. The Beast has been designed for off-road fun, but will also get you from point A to point B in the
The M55 Beast is not your Grandfather’s Schwinn Bicycle Read More
One of the only things I like about winter is sledding with my kids. We love to hurtle at breakneck speeds down a steep hill at the back of our neighborhood. We’d sled all year long if we could. So do it! says Ice Meister with their Slicer all-season sled. In winter, it acts like
Slicer lets you sled in winter or summer Read More
Spice up your next camping trip with the GSI Outdoors telescoping ultralight foon. It’s a combination spoon and fork made of Lexan polycarbonate resin that goes from 5.75 inches to 4 inches long with a flick of the thumb. It’s available in several colors and can be found for $1.75 at Sierra Trading Post.
Bored with your spork? Get a foon instead. Read More
Fatheadz specializes in eyewear for men that can’t wear average sized sunglasses and prescription glasses. With modern, sleek and trendy styles for men, Fatheadz is the only eyewear maker catering to men with bigger heads. Fatheadz are sold online for $29.95-79.95 and also come in standard and intermediate sizes.
Fatheadz – Glasses for guys with large noggins Read More
The guys over at Firebox are now selling the perfect winter gadget, that will help keep your ears warm whilst you listen to you favourite tune, or make a call. They’re called the Midland SubZero Headphones. Aimed at the iPhone, iPod and Blackberry users, these rather cool looking wrap-around muffs are lined with warm faux fur, which help keep your
Headphones that keep your ears warm! Read More
Being the wannabe hippy tree hugger than I am, I’d love to be able to charge all my devices with a solar charger. So far the ones I’ve tried haven’t worked out so well, I don’t know if it’s my Southern Indiana location that is the problem, or if they just don’t work well in
Harness the sun with the Brunton Restore Solar Battery Read More
As a kid, I remember using those gas lanterns powered by propane or white gas. Someone’s dad would pump up the lantern, light the fragile mantles, and a bright glow would descend upon the campground. The Emergency Area Light from Coast Products provides an adjustable brightness like the classic gas-powered ones, but goes a few steps
Coast Emergency Area Light Review Read More
A while back I posted a news item for the Wrist ID Sport by Road ID, which displays emergency contact information for fitness enthusiasts. I thought it looked cool and was a great product idea. At the time, I had been doing quite a bit of outdoor running, so I ordered one and tried it
Road ID Wrist ID Sport Review Read More
Odds are that if you’ve ever been to a beach, you’ve probably picked up some seashells and possibly brought them home as a souvenir. And if you’ve spent any amount of time picking up shells, you’ve probably had one wash away in the tide just as you reached for it, or found yourself with sandy
Susick Sea Shell Sifter Review Read More
If you find you go camping quite a lot, then it’s more beneficial if you travel as light as possible and just take the items that you really need. A mobile phone is a certainty these days, wherever you go. But, when you’re in the middle of nowhere and you notice your mobile phone is running a little low
Wind Up Charger & Torch Review Read More
The ila SPORT is a pedometer, milometer and personal safety alarm in one. Now that it’s dark when we get up in the AM and it gets dark earlier in the evenings, runners, joggers and dog walkers might appreciate this small device which includes a calorie counter, pedometer, distance traveled, clock and backlight plus 130Db
ila SPORT Helps you Stay Fit and Safe Read More
My idea of a perfect cold activity is to stay INSIDE where it is warm, curl up on the couch and read a good book. If you are prefer a more extreme activities like alpine sking or snow boarding, you might like to check out the Recon-Zeal Transcend goggles. These are the world’s first googles with a built in GPS enabled head-mounted display
Real time GPS for Alpine Skiers – Recon-Zeal Transcend Goggles Read More