Technology

Heads-Up Display for Cyclists: Everysight Raptor Glasses Review

A former Israeli fighter plane engineer brings his expertise to a startup company poised to disrupt the cycling industry.

Written by Tom Puzak September 24, 2018

Retro ‘Steel Bar’ Pedals Revived: Prototype Testing Looks Promising

After a summer of exclusive testing, GearJunkie got a sneak peek at a wild new clipless pedal design for road bikes.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 24, 2018

Track Your FKT: SPOT X and Other Smart Strategies to Go the Distance

With new two-way satellite messaging devices like the SPOT X, sharing your fastest known time with the world is simpler than ever. Are you ready?

Written by Julie Kailus September 21, 2018

GoPro HERO7 Black: 3 New Features You Need to Know

Time Warp, HyperSmooth, and Live Stream — here are the big callouts for GoPro’s newest action camera, The HERO7 Black.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 20, 2018

Road Trip Upgrade: ‘Bivy’ App Adds Adventure Anywhere

Our travel editor is on a yearlong road trip. Often making plans on the go, he uses the mobile Bivy app to find his next…

Written by GJ Staff September 19, 2018

Fly Fishing Photography: 9 Tips to Take Better Photos

These tips from a professional photographer will maximize your fly fishing photography efforts.

Written by Morgan Mason September 19, 2018

Using Apple’s Measure App

iOS 12 gives iPhone owners a wonderful little addition to their app suite: an augmented-reality measuring tool.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 19, 2018

Google Maps App Update Helps You Plan for Hills

The Google Maps app recently added features that let pedestrians and cyclists see elevation changes along their route — a potential boon for both health…

Written by Julie Kailus September 19, 2018

Build Out Your Van: 7 Power Tools Every Newbie Needs

If you’re ready to embrace your own custom van build, prepare to embrace power tools too. These seven power tools are my essential quiver for…

Written by GJ Staff September 18, 2018

The ‘Omata One’ Is a Retro Speedometer for Your Bike: Review

It looks like a classic timepiece, but the Omata One is powered by satellites and advanced electronics. After a month of testing, I can’t decide…

Written by GJ Staff September 17, 2018

Declassified: ‘Super Magnesium’ Lighter Than Titanium, Stronger Than Steel

Until this month, Allite Super Magnesium was only available for military and aerospace applications. Now available for consumer product manufacturers, it has the potential to…

Written by Sean McCoy September 13, 2018

Disposable Durability: A Budget Watch Battle

How much toughness can you expect from a cheap watch? I aim to find out, with an extensive head-to-head battle between the venerable Casio F108…

Written by GJ Staff September 11, 2018

SPOT Devices Go the Length of the Appalachian Trail and Beyond

The SPOT is becoming a way of life on the Appalachian Trail. The satellite messenger devices are used by people who protect these wild places…

Written by Julie Kailus September 07, 2018

Rolling on Foam: Vittoria Air-Liner Mountain Bike Tire Inserts Reviewed

Vittoria Air-Liner foam bike tire inserts reduce the risk of flats and wheel damage while pushing the performance envelope.

Written by GJ Staff September 06, 2018

Bosch Kiox Onboard Computer for E-Bikers Who Actually Train on Them

Bosch is introducing the Kiox, a handlebar-mounted fitness tracker for those who use e-bikes to ride seriously.

Written by Julie Kailus September 06, 2018

Cycling to Shooting: ‘Modular Flashlight’ Boasts Myriad Outdoor Uses

Change colors, add lumens, charge devices, strap to bikes (or guns), make a lantern, and more: The DanForce G1 Pro flashlight teeters between gimmicky Kickstarter…

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 05, 2018

Larger Display, ‘BirdsEye’ View: Garmin Launches New Handheld GPS

Garmin today announced two new handheld GPS units — the GPSMAP 66s and the GPSMAP 66st — that the brand claims improve imagery, wireless connectivity, and more.

Written by GJ Staff September 05, 2018

Pet Fitness Trackers Monitor Dogs on the Move (or Couch)

Just when you think you’ve tech-ified your entire fit life, you realize you forgot Fido. Maybe he needs a pet fitness tracker.

Written by Julie Kailus August 30, 2018

Power Packed: Goal Zero Giving Away a Sherpa 100AC Each Week

Goal Zero wants to know where you’re headed next. Share your travel plans and you could score a free Sherpa 100AC — a powerful return…

Written by GJ Staff August 30, 2018

Fox Live Valve: The Electric Future of MTB Suspension Lockouts

The electronic Fox Live Valve system continuously adjusts your mountain bike suspension, aiming to improve your ride — and how you ride it.

Written by GJ Staff August 30, 2018

Fitbit Charge 3: Bigger Screen, Better Battery, Smoother Interface

The next generation of the Fitbit Charge health tracker is on preorder now. Check out what you get for the $150 price tag.

Written by Julie Kailus August 29, 2018

‘Weirdest’ Macro Lens Offers Bug-Eye Perspective

The Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe macro lens offers a rare new perspective for photographers and videographers.

Written by Sean McCoy August 27, 2018

Wildfire Safety: Mapping Apps Help Monitor, Track Fallout

Two apps are helping tourists and impacted residents deal with the effects of increasingly large and frequent wildfires.

Written by GJ Staff August 23, 2018

This $25K Electric Surfboard Goes 35 MPH Without Waves

Swedish company Awake recently unveiled the Rävik — a high-powered electric surfboard meant to disrupt the watercraft industry. If you’ve got a need for speed,…

Written by GJ Staff August 20, 2018

App Turns This Drone Into a Dedicated Fish Finder

Find fish before you get there, scout great casting spots from the air, and record all the action of landing that prize lunker — the…

Written by GJ Staff August 17, 2018

Pro Sport Performance Laser Now Available for Amateur Athletes

FDA approved for home use, this sport laser isn’t cheap. But the therapeutic device gives athletes a new option for home-based injury treatment and sports…

Written by Julie Kailus August 09, 2018

Lightweight Lumens: 1.3-Ounce Petzl Bindi Headlamp Review

Petzl’s super-compact, ultralight headlamp is excellent for the front country, urban escapes, and EDC use.

Written by Seiji Ishii August 07, 2018

Outdoor Retailer Overlanding: 2018 Tools for All-Terrain Adventure

From rooftop tents to on-the-go power solutions, this year’s Outdoor Retailer show was full of quality overland travel gear. Take your car camping up a…

Written by GJ Staff August 01, 2018