Technology

First Look: GoPro ‘Karma’ Drone

GoPro today unveiled its Karma drone. The company’s first quadcopter will come to market by the end of the this year and brings new features…

Written by GJ Staff September 19, 2016

Adventure Filmmaker? Start Here

Make films and love outdoors adventure? Reel Rock Film Fest co-creator Peter Mortimer tells us how you to get started in the biz.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 19, 2016

Expedition Communication: How To Get In Touch, Anywhere

Spending a year ‘off the grid,’ Amy and David Freeman use high-tech devices to keep in touch with the real world.

Written by GJ Staff September 15, 2016

NoPro? Action Camera Alternative Ricoh WG-M2 Reviewed

Can any action sports camera stand up to GoPro’s quality without the GoPro price? We may have found one.

Written by Nate Mitka September 14, 2016

Drone Surfing: No Wind Needed

No wind? No problem. Drone surfing is now a thing.

Written by GJ Staff September 12, 2016

Batteries Required: PCT Hikers’ Favorite Apps, Gadgets Off-Grid

Manage business and communicate electronically from the trail. The Packing It Out crew explains how they’ve written nearly a dozen stories, filed photographs, and stayed…

Written by Kyle Nossaman September 02, 2016

10 Outdoor Gear Trends To Watch In 2017

From intelligent drones to ‘levitating’ tents, the future of the outdoors industry is nothing if not unique.

Written by GJ Staff August 23, 2016

Can A Paper ‘Blade’ Cut Through Wood?

Now THAT’S a paper cut! Watch what this paper ‘blade’ can do.

Written by GJ Staff August 22, 2016

Indestructible? Blasting A $900 Padlock

The Sargent and Greenleaf 833 padlock is as impressive as it is expensive. Will it ever break?

Written by GJ Staff August 15, 2016

Squirrel Steals GoPro, Makes Great POV Video

Ever wonder what it looks like to run from branch to branch and tree to tree? Well, here’s your answer.

Written by GJ Staff August 12, 2016

World’s Best Tiny (Mega-Bright) Flashlight Under $30

This tiny light kicks out up to 130 lumens, can run for six hours on a charge, and it fits on a keychain.

Written by Jason Magness August 10, 2016

Condom Company Makes ‘Feel-Everything’ Track Suit

You just can’t make this stuff up.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 20, 2016

Make Your Own Mountain: DIY ‘3D Printed’ Mt Rainier

A college student grabbed a vector file and fired up a laser cutter to make a scale model of Mt. Rainier.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 18, 2016

Night Vision: FLIR Monocular For The Outdoors

A monocular with thermal recognition enables adventurers to see a whole new side of the wild.

Written by Morgan Tilton July 15, 2016

Google ‘Sheep-View’… Faroe Islands’ Mapping Secret

‘Sheep View 360’ is interactive; you can swivel the camera in any direction by clicking and dragging on the screen, following along as five sheep…

Written by GJ Staff July 13, 2016

DIY Overland Super Truck? Check Out This How-To Guide

A fully custom, totally off-road motorhome for under $60,000? It can be done, and might jus be your perfect project. A new book tells you…

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 29, 2016

Best Backpacking GPS? Try Your Phone

No cell service required, a new smartphone app dubbed ‘ROAM’ turns your phone into a high-powered, reliable GPS device.

Written by Steve Graepel June 22, 2016

Free-Solo Experience: Climb With Alex Honnold VR

Need a dose of the outdoors from your desk? Click, drag, and explore the Needles of Southern California in an immersive video that follows climber…

Written by Sean McCoy June 22, 2016

Video: Hoverboard Training Flight, No Crashes

This video offers another glimpse into the burgeoning world of (real) hoverboards.

Written by GJ Staff June 10, 2016

Moosejaw Launches ‘Virtual Reality’ Outdoors App

Tired of actual reality? Check out Moosejaw’s new Virtual Reality App, featuring 360 degree Moab, Utah experiences like rock climbing, trail running, and hiking.

Written by Kyle Nossaman June 03, 2016

Know Before You Go: Essentials For Hiking The Wave

Score a permit for The Wave, a distinctive rock formation on Coyote Buttes in the Vermillion Cliffs National Monument and prepare for a stout hike…

Written by Sean McCoy June 03, 2016

No Signal, No Problem: Offline App Unlocks National Parks

All 59 National Parks are included in this free interactive travel guide app that you can modify.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 01, 2016

Bikers Beware: ‘Human Flypaper’ Patented For Google Cars

Google has filed a patent for a glue that keeps you stuck to the hood after a driverless car hits you. Really.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 27, 2016

Apple Killer? $100 Smart-Watch That Does It All

The third release by smartwatch maker Pebble, which rivals Apple Watch features at a fraction of the price, is on pace to become the most…

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 25, 2016

Review: ‘Brick Tough’ Power Unit From Brunton

From Alaska and the Iditarod Trail, to remote jungle tracks, this year our contributor put the Brunton Servo 120 to the test and then some.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 25, 2016

Explore Mount Everest In 360-Degree View

You can explore the entire South Route of Mount Everest, Base Camp to summit, from the comfort of your own home.

Written by Sean McCoy May 24, 2016

Dream Job: Make It As An Outdoors Photographer

It takes more than the right Instagram filter. But with dedication, the dream job of a pro outdoors photographer is more attainable today than ever…

Written by Alex Kurt May 21, 2016

Google Unveils ‘Touch-Control’ Jean Jacket With Levi’s

Swipe a finger across your sleeve to answer a call. A new programmable fabric patch could redefine ‘wearables’ as we know them.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 20, 2016

Review: Goal Zero ‘Sherpa 100’ Solar Kit

The Goal Zero Sherpa 100 is a compact battery that can charge electronics as large as a laptop computer. We tested it on a road…

Written by Eric Lemke May 16, 2016

What It Takes: Krystle Wright Adventure Photographer

Adventure photography, it turns out, is not for the faint of heart.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 09, 2016

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