Technology

Need Adventure Inspiration? Let ‘Bivy’ Guide You

Not sure what adventure to take on this weekend? Bivy, a free website and mobile app launched in 2012, offers recommendations for 17 different outdoor…

Written by Sponsored Post July 03, 2018

Buy a Month of Mindful Running for Just $4

Professional ultrarunner Timothy Olson’s Run Mindful app could help athletes remain focused and present.

Written by Julie Kailus July 03, 2018

Fitness App Tells Endurance Athletes When to Eat and Drink

Wondering when to fuel to get the most out of your training? An emerging nutrition-planning app called endur8 could remove the guesswork.

Written by Julie Kailus July 02, 2018

WakaWaka Lights Up Campsites & Developing World

There are many solar and lighting options in the outdoors. WakaWaka’s solution addresses a serious problem in the developing world.

Written by Christophe Noel July 02, 2018

Can Aaptiv’s Big-Name Funding Make It the ‘Netflix of Fitness’?

Aaptiv claims the title of No. 1 fitness audio app. And Amazon and Disney just pumped $22 million into this sound machine.

Written by Julie Kailus June 22, 2018

‘Bivystick’ Turns Your Smartphone Into a Satellite Messenger

Connect Bivystick to your phone and send and receive texts via satellite from anywhere on Earth.

Written by Christophe Noel June 21, 2018

The iPhone Night Vision Hack Every Adventurer Needs

If you own an iPhone, there’s a very simple way to make the device much better for night use to maintain low-light vision.

Written by Sean McCoy June 19, 2018

Brew, Blend, Shine: Multitool Mug Does It All

Brew coffee, blend a margarita, even zap bugs. The Cauldryn Fyre V2 totally reimagines the travel bottle.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 19, 2018

Reverse-Engineered Bee Fibers Might Waterproof Your Next Tent

It’s no secret that the outdoor industry still uses toxic chemicals to make products repel water and muck. But one bee-focused biotech startup hopes to…

Written by Julie Kailus June 18, 2018

6 Unlikely ‘Boosts’ to Outdoor Innovation

One company turns cork into a weatherproof coat. Another product can be traced to the U.S. Army Ballistic Research Center. These six outdoor innovations have…

Written by Peter Reese June 15, 2018

Hot Wheels, GoPro Launch POV Toy Car

Plunge, twist, and loop-the-loop — now you can ride along in your favorite Hot Wheels car!

Written by Bryon Dorr June 12, 2018

Hiking, Yoga & More: The Apple Watch Update for Athletes

New workouts, activity challenges, pace-setting, and more – the upcoming Apple Watch update offers a suite of new features for active and outdoor users.

Written by Julie Kailus June 12, 2018

First Look: NordicTrack’s iFit-Powered Smart Rower

Row, row, row your iFit-enabled, workout-streaming home-gym boat.

Written by Dean Stattmann June 11, 2018

Kids’ Fitbit Completes Family Fitness Watch Package

Fitbit fitness watches have encouraged adults to stay active. With the Ace, kids have a new way to play with the pack.

Written by Julie Kailus June 11, 2018

End of an Era: Canon Discontinues Film Cameras

Goodbye dark rooms, enlargers, spools, and funny-smelling chemicals. Canon’s final film camera is no more.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 31, 2018

Scoot Commute: Citywide e‑Scooters Hit US

Kick, kick, full throttle — Lime’s new electric scooter-share just hit Denver’s city streets. So I hopped on to see how it works.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 30, 2018

Gearo: Shop Virtual Aisles for Outdoor Rentals

Gearo, an online outdoor gear-rental marketplace, soft-launched this week. Founder Justine Barone said her startup was ‘born out of the idea to make outdoor rental gear…

Written by Julie Kailus May 29, 2018

Russian Brand Releases ‘Tesla’ Solar iPhone X

The just-released iPhone X Tesla by Caviar has a solar panel on back for always-on charging and a Tesla-like logo for brand association.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 20, 2018

GoPro Rockets: Watch Homemade Experiments Blast Off

Witness the power of experimental rockets as part of the Intercollegiate Rocket Competition. GoPros captured liftoffs, flights, and the occasional crash!

Written by GJ Staff May 18, 2018

Land Rover Builds a Phone Fit for the Outdoors

The vehicle brand has a phone offering new this spring. And like its famous trucks the phone is made to handle rugged terrain outdoors.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 18, 2018

Thundrblades: Electric Skates Throttle Your Feet 25 MPH

Get your cutoff jean shorts and wrist guards ready. Thundrblades introduces electric, carbon fiber, glow-in-the-dark inline skates.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 17, 2018

I Shot a Feature Film on a Pocket-Size Camera: Here’s How

You can do a lot with a very little camera. My film, ‘The Snowman Trek,’ hits the big screen today, and I shot it all…

Written by Ben Clark May 17, 2018

The Garmin Descent Mk1 Is Perfect for Spearfishing: Here’s Why

The Garmin Descent Mk1 is a fully capable GPS-enhanced dive computer with the added functionality of Fenix 5’s everyday lifestyle activity tracking.

Written by Morgan Mason May 16, 2018

Next-Gen Headlamp Is a Silicone Strap

A cult favorite in the bike industry, Knog enters the outdoors and camping markets with a multifunctional, mono-chassis headlamp. Meet the Bandicoot.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 15, 2018

First Look: SPOT X 2-Way Satellite Messenger

The SPOT X can send and receive messages through satellites from nearly anywhere in the world. We got a beta version in our hands for…

Written by Sean McCoy May 10, 2018

Foot-Mapped Custom Insoles: Superfeet ME3D Review

Superfeet worked with HP to create fully custom, supportive, and flexible insoles. After getting my feet scanned and gait measured, I tested the ME3D insoles…

Written by Seiji Ishii May 08, 2018

Ultralight inReach: Garmin Releases ‘Mini’ Sat-Comm

Off-grid messaging, backcountry navigation, and 24/7 SOS capability: Garmin packs all of inReach’s features into its half-size Mini.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 07, 2018

Nat Geo Explorer Mike Libecki’s Favorite Gear

From SUPing with polar bears to riding an inflatable pizza slice off a 300-foot iceberg, National Geographic Explorer Mike Libecki has a unique relationship with…

Written by Mike Libecki April 12, 2018