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Cook Hot Dogs With The Sun
No fire? No problem – Sun Dogger cooks hot dogs, egg rolls, sausages, and more using only sunlight.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘Convertible’ Bike Changes Geometry For Multiple Uses
This bicycle converts from road geometry to cyclocross or ‘adventure’ mode in 15 minutes.
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.
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 velo-inspired vessel.
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.
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.
Theft-Resistant Plug ‘Locks’ Bike Bolts With Magnet
Install this little gizmo on hex-head bolts for keyed security in less than three seconds.
‘Nozipp’ Sleeping Bag Closes With Magnets
The unique design allows use in a broad temperature range, from well below freezing to temperate summer nights.
‘EvenFlip’ Upgrades The Hot Dog Stick
The EvenFlip might be the coolest hot dog cooking stick in the campground.
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 theft deterrent designs.
$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.
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.
Use This Arrowhead Pendant To Hunt & Fish
You can use this multi-purpose jewelry to tighten a nut or hunt for dinner.
A Technical Comforter For Your Outdoors Bed
Rumpl’s new Super Fleece is designed to take your cuddling into the great outdoors.