News, reviews and articles about outdoor gear and accessories.
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
Yeah, yeah, I hate raking leaves too. Actually raking is not the hard part. Transferring them to trash bags is probably the worst aspect. This rake from the ImprovementsCatalog ($40) looks interesting. Just like a pooh-scooper (but without the grossness) this rake swoops and scoops. I’ve tried snow shovels, cardboard boxes, bear claws (which really
Just in Time for Fall : Amazing Rake Read More
I have used video cameras for as long as I can remember. My first video camera was one of those really hefty kind that you sat on your shoulder and it used regular VCR tapes. Yeah, and I admitted it. Since then I have used every imaginable type of video camera, from ultra expensive to
Kodak Playsport Video Camera Review Read More