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The Submerge Wallet: Sleek, Waterproof, and 1,000% Funded

The Submerge submersible wallet and cardholder have generated a big wave of support. What’s the fuss about? Get all the details here.

Written by Sam Anderson July 05, 2021

Cook Hot Dogs With The Sun

No fire? No problem – Sun Dogger cooks hot dogs, egg rolls, sausages, and more using only sunlight.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 11, 2016

Behold, A Sleek ‘Nesting’ Sea Kayak

A 14-foot touring kayak that packs down to a 3.5-foot unit comes to market on June 16.

Written by Sponsored Post May 18, 2016

No ‘Pink And Shrink’: Women’s Outdoor Retail Has New Face

Geared toward the outdoorswoman, a Utah startup will sell packs, clothing, and equipment with an underlying mission of good.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 29, 2016

Futuristic ‘Dutch Bike’ Manufactured In Netherlands

A futuristic upgrade to the classic Dutch bike…. and this one is made not in Asia but by the Dutch in the Netherlands, to boot.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 26, 2016

Cast Iron ‘Field Skillet’ Raises $1.4 Million

Upgrading the venerable cast iron skillet was the recipe for overwhelming success in the case of this fund-raising campaign.

Written by Sean McCoy April 05, 2016

‘Convertible’ Bike Changes Geometry For Multiple Uses

This bicycle converts from road geometry to cyclocross or ‘adventure’ mode in 15 minutes.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 04, 2016

Refunded! Artificial ‘Gills’ Scam Comes Clean

After media scrutiny and widespread skepticism, Triton Artificial Gills Rebreather refunds nearly $900,000 to supporters and explains product.

Written by Sean McCoy April 01, 2016

Mug Gives New Meaning To Coffee ‘Brake’

Part bike, part mug, this brake-handle cup is made by hand in Minneapolis. It’s selling for $30 now if you’re in the market for a…

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 01, 2016

Old-School: German Brand Builds Wooden Handlebars

Handmade in Berlin, these wooden handlebars are a nod to both old-world craftsmanship as well as the trend of streamlined urban-bike design.

Written by Stephen Regenold March 29, 2016

Artificial Gills To Breathe Underwater: A Million Dollar Scam?

A new company promising ‘artificial gills’ to breathe underwater for 45 minutes has raised huge money on Indieogogo. But experts doubt it will work.

Written by Sean McCoy March 25, 2016

Theft-Resistant Plug ‘Locks’ Bike Bolts With Magnet

Install this little gizmo on hex-head bolts for keyed security in less than three seconds.

Written by Sean McCoy March 21, 2016

‘Nozipp’ Sleeping Bag Closes With Magnets

The unique design allows use in a broad temperature range, from well below freezing to temperate summer nights.

Written by Sean McCoy March 18, 2016

‘EvenFlip’ Upgrades The Hot Dog Stick

The EvenFlip might be the coolest hot dog cooking stick in the campground.

Written by Sean McCoy March 15, 2016

A New Era Of ‘Theft Resistant’ Bikes

As long as scumbags steal bikes, there will be a market for methods to thwart them. Yerka and Fortified are two brands making bikes with…

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 14, 2016

$200,000 Raised By Utility Knife Multi-Tool

Mutli-tools are a dime a dozen these days. Based on a utility knife, this one stands out, and has raised a whopping $200,000 on Kickstarter.

Written by Sean McCoy March 11, 2016

Ski Helmet Is Walkie-Talkie For Your Head

Communicate directly with others through this helmet, or answer phone calls and stream music with the touch of a button.

Written by Sean McCoy March 04, 2016

Use This Arrowhead Pendant To Hunt & Fish

You can use this multi-purpose jewelry to tighten a nut or hunt for dinner.

Written by Sean McCoy December 15, 2015

A Technical Comforter For Your Outdoors Bed

Rumpl’s new Super Fleece is designed to take your cuddling into the great outdoors.

Written by Kyle Nossaman November 16, 2015

Canteen Converts To Cup For Camp Beverages, Hot Or Cold

The 16-ounce Pint has double-wall stainless steel sides for insulation and converts from a bottle to a cup. It can store coffee or beer, or…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 14, 2015

Segmented: Stuff Sack Organizes Your Gear

The SegSac has internal dividers to keep clothes and gear from floating around in your pack or luggage.

Written by Jake Ferguson October 12, 2015

Cook With Sun: ‘PhotonGrill’ Reflects Solar Rays As Fuel

An inflatable dish covered in foil, the company sells this product as a ‘high-power portable BBQ’ that cooks by the sun.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 05, 2015

Blow-Up: Inflatable Snowshoes Fit In Coat Pocket

These snowshoes fit in a jacket pocket — until you pump them up. Then they strap on feet to provide lift in the snow.

Written by Sean McCoy October 01, 2015

Packable ‘Firebox’ Made For Outdoors Cooking

A new camping stove can be used to burn wood, gas, alcohol — and even bake.

Written by Sean McCoy September 29, 2015

Stainless Steel ‘Star’ Multitool Has 21 Implements

More an everyday-carry implement than an outdoors product, the Lions Grip has in total 21 uses, from allen wrenches to drivers to a punch.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 29, 2015

LED Light Strand: ‘Luminoodle’ New Kind Of Camp Lantern

A strand of silicone-encased LEDs, this simple product is bright enough to light up a tent or a picnic table for camp cooking at night.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 28, 2015

‘Hoverboard’ Flies Over Ground, But Does Not Float

The Hoverboard is touted as a superior solution in an emerging category of powered boards that “float” over the ground.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 23, 2015

Wind Energy: Portable ‘Trinity’ Turbine Power Station

Free energy from the wind is captured and converted to electricity with these portable turbines.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 22, 2015

Trident Underwater ‘Drone’ Records Video, Dives Deep

The original prototype of this unit was made to explore a cave in Northern California with rumors of lost treasure.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 22, 2015

‘Future Bike’ Gear: Best Products From Interbike 2015

A look at the future of bike gear comes each year at Interbike, an industry trade show that brings buyers, designers, athletes, and journalists together…

Written by Hurl Everstone September 21, 2015

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