Technology

BASE Flying: BMW Unveils Motorized Wingsuit — and It’s Electric!

Part crazy vision, part publicity stunt, BMW just debuted an-honest-to-goodness, zero-emission, working rocket suit. And we need one.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 09, 2020

SPOT Gen4 Review: Better Maps, More Messages, and Auto-Send

With the Gen4, SPOT introduces its first update to its satellite GPS messenger line in 7 years. We took it out in the wild to…

Written by Mike Misselwitz November 04, 2020

Indestructible Notepad? Plei Design Creates Waterproof, Fireproof Notebook

Think a notepad can’t be high-tech? Think again. This one is waterproof, sweat-proof, and so much more.

Written by Mary Murphy November 04, 2020

Capture the Moment: 11 Gifts Every Photographer Needs

Whether the photographer in your life likes snapping summit selfies or uses a DSLR camera professionally, we’ve found the best gifts for photographers.

Written by Bryon Dorr November 01, 2020

The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals for Home

Amazon Prime Day 2020 is a 2-day whirlwind of online sales. We found the best Amazon Prime Day deals for your home.

Written by Mallory Paige October 14, 2020

Amazon Prime Day 2020: The Best Tech Deals

Amazon Prime Day is in full effect. We’ve rounded up the best tech deals to help you save big.

Written by Mallory Paige October 14, 2020

Sleek but Mighty: See What’s New in the Polar Vantage V2 Sports Watch

The Vantage V2 is a feature-rich sports watch that measures all-day activity and downtime for a broader picture of your physical condition. It even has…

Written by GJ Staff October 02, 2020

Rocket Man: Watch Crazy Jetpack Mountain Rescue Test

A company in the human flight industry has come up with a crazy-cool alternative for search and rescue: a jet suit.

Written by Mary Murphy September 29, 2020

Today’s Bargains: 4 Essentials for the Backcountry

Great outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each week. Check out these bargains from REI, Garmin, and more to save on gear…

Written by Ilana Newman September 25, 2020

Best Wireless Earbuds Under $100: Tranya T10 Boosts Bass for Your Workouts

Better hardware inside and some ergonomic improvements help make the Tranya T10 wireless earbuds some of the best we’ve tried. And the price makes them…

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 22, 2020

How to Use a Generator

Whether you’re supplying power to the family RV, providing your phone with some much-needed juice, or contacting first responders in the midst of a backcountry…

Written by GJ Staff September 18, 2020

BioLite HeadLamp 750 First Look: ‘Run Forever’ Lumens With a Few Quirks

BioLite released its first HeadLamp in 2018, breaking into the market with one of the sleekest designs we’ve ever seen. This week, the brand unveiled…

Written by Seiji Ishii September 17, 2020

GoPro HERO9 Black: Evolutionary, Not Revolutionary Upgrades

The new GoPro HERO9 Black turns the volume to 11 on all the things we loved about the HERO8 Black and adds in some new…

Written by Bryon Dorr September 16, 2020

Best Apple Watch Yet? Everything You Need to Know About the Series 6

What could get better than an always-on display, upgraded cardio monitoring, and new band styles? Read on to learn why the Series 6 is Apple’s…

Written by Mary Murphy September 15, 2020

How to Choose Binoculars for Birding, Stargazing, and More

Whether you’re birding, wildlife watching, or hunting, binoculars can be extremely helpful for seeing things up close. But because of all the features, buying your…

Written by Johanna Flashman September 14, 2020

Petzl IKO CORE: A Whole New Take on Headlamp Design

Hands-free lighting gets a new look with Petzl’s reimagined, multipurpose headlamp.

Written by GJ Staff September 09, 2020

How to Use a Trail Camera

Trail cameras can make your life easier and increase your chances of a successful hunt — and they may offer the edge you need to…

Written by GJ Staff September 09, 2020

Part Car, Part Bike: Canyon Unveils Wild Transport Vehicle

Canyon’s latest ‘bike’ makes a bold claim — that it could be the next major concept in urban transportation.

Written by Mary Murphy September 01, 2020

Headlamp Unlike Any Other: Petzl IKO CORE First Look

Right on the box, the Petzl IKO CORE claims that it’s ‘like nothing else.’ And in that, we have to agree. We put the Petzl…

Written by Sean McCoy August 27, 2020

Giant Exoskeleton Racing Is Real, and We Need to Try It

The future is here — and it’s racing inside ginormous, mech exo-suits. Because why the hell not?

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 24, 2020

How to Use Walkie-Talkies

Whether on the chairlift at your local ski hill in the snow, in your four-wheel rig crawling over rocks in the woods, or paddling your…

Written by Natasha Buffo August 24, 2020

Climbing With Your Camera: Dos & Don’ts

Before going outdoors and trying to get all those incredible climbing shots with professional camera equipment, check these dos and don’ts.

Written by GJ Staff August 19, 2020

Secret Race Will Crown World’s Best Onewheel Rider

Twelve riders, one wheel — the desert race for $10,000 takes on an air of mystery this year. Nobody knows where the race will take…

Written by GJ Staff August 07, 2020

Free Gear Fridays: InsideTracker Ultra-Personalized Nutrition System Giveaway

This week, one lucky winner will receive a free year of InsideTracker — a $2,000 value!

‘Swiss Army Knife of Binoculars’ Transforms Into Monoculars, Telescope

The Pentax VD 4X20 WP is the world’s first 3-in-1 binocular product. With a few clicks, it goes from binocular to two monoculars or a single…

Written by Sean McCoy August 05, 2020

Garmin Hacked in Massive Ransomware Attack: Service Returns to Normal

While Garmin assures customers no personal information was stolen, many are left wondering whether the adventure tech giant paid hackers a reported $10 million ransom.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 28, 2020