News, reviews and articles about outdoor gear and accessories.
We may soon be seeing self-powered LED illuminated tires on our bicycles. NightBrightTyre has announced the CYGLO Tire, which uses a motion sensor within the tire to switch on high powered, tough and durable LED bulbs when the bike starts to roll. These LEDs are built into the tread or wall of the tire and […]
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You can get extreme with Oregon Scientific’s new HD all terrain video camera. The ATC9K can go with you skydiving to suba diving. It’s an easy-to-use, waterproof and shock-resistant camera that can be strapped to a helmet, handlebars, surfboard, or snowboard. It features 1080p HD video, shoots up to 60 frames per second, has 130
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The A+R Store has a portable grill that will make camping and picnicking more convenient this summer. The Stainless Steel Notebook Grill has a stainless surface with a waterproof finish. It has a 250 square-inch cooking surface on a stainless steel grate. It has cut-out handles for easy carrying. It’s 21″ X 19″ X 1″ when
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Ever thought of sleeping bags as too restrictive? Have a look at the Selk’bag Sleepware System (click here for US and here for UK). Designed and tested in the Chilean Andes and redesigned for its 3rd-gen release, the Selk’bag features baffled construction; soft but durable ripstop, water-resistant nylon shell; leg vents; reinforced nylon soles with
Sleepwalk at camp in toasty mobility with Selk’bag Read More
Ok, you don’t wear it while you’re grilling… That would just be crazy 😉 What we have here is the Darwin BBQ. It’s an all steel constructed charcoal grill that folds up into a nice little package for easy storage and portability. It looks like it could be the perfect companion on a camping trip
Darwin BBQ – A Wearable Charcoal Grill Read More
LEDs aren’t just for flashlights in your pocket or lightbulbs in your home. They can also be an easy way to add some flare to your garden without having to run wires or even use electricity to power them. Today we are going to take a look at 3 different solar powered LED garden lights
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If you are an outdoors(wo)man or a person who lives in an area with a lot of disruptions to city services because of weather, you may sometimes find yourself without a safe source of drinkable water. The LifeSaver 4000 Water Bottle from Hedonics is the world’s first all-in-one ultra-purifying water bottle. The 750 ml bottle
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The Charcoal Companion Steak Station was designed to make your time at the grill more productive and relaxing by letting the Steak Station keep track of the meat temperature while you relax and enjoy your beer. So does it work? How does it compare to those digital meat thermometer forks that we have all used
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The eco-friendly citronella oil mosquito repellent wristband from SourceSquare contains no DEET. It uses 100% natural Citronella oil, which is non-toxic and is safe to use by small children. These adjustable bracelets claim to be effective for up to 240 hours. I’m wondering if they just repel mosquitoes from your wrist or your whole body
Better than wearing a candle around your neck… Read More
Tremont Electric has developed the nPower® PEG (Personal Energy Generator), a small, lightweight device that recharges your hand-held electronics from the kinetic energy you generate while walking, running, or biking. Slip it in your backpack, briefcase, or purse and go about your daily activities. As you move, your PEG will continuously top-off its internal battery
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Built for the job / construction site, the Bosch Power Box 360 is one tough radio / sound system. It was first introduced in 2004, but has been updated with two new models that retain the signature roll-cage design. Both have a 5 speaker design with an integrated sub woofer. They have a special weather
A Sound System on Steroids – The Bosch Power Box 360 Read More
‘Round these parts, with summer comes camping, and with camping comes gadgets. And one gadget no camper should be with out is the flashlight…or is it the lantern? With the UCO MightyMight Compact Lantern and Torch by Industrial Revolution, you get both in one device. With an LED bulb and aluminum body, it’s durable, long-lasting
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While originally designed for runners or bicyclists, anyone with an active lifestyle or profession or who wants some additional safety identification may want to have a look at Road ID. The Original Wrist ID Sport (pictured) is a bracelet that features a laser-engraved plate for your emergency contact information that could help first responders in
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This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Swiss Army Knives . All opinions are 100% mine. In my opinion, you can’t really call yourself a true gadgeteer unless you have at least one Swiss Army knife somewhere in your arsenal of tools. The company that has brought us the iconic Red
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As a long distance runner, I always take a drink out with me when running, especially as I know that I should be well hydrated before, during and afterwards. I’ve tried many different types of drinks bottles, from straight forward sports bottles, to the more specially designed running varieties. However, regardless of which bottle I use, after a
A water bottle for the 21st Century! Read More