Technology

‘Emergency’ Cell Phone Runs On AA Batteries

Mobile phones are tools in emergency situations — so long as they work. A simple $59 phone can be tossed in a backpack or car…

Written by Sean McCoy November 13, 2015

Caraband: The Wedding Ring That’s Also A ‘Biner

Ring avulsions suck. This band gives you a simple way to avoid them, plus it works like a carabiner for additional outdoors uses.

Written by Sean McCoy November 12, 2015

Torch Test: 5 Cutting-Edge LED Flashlights

EDC Flashlight Review: These pocket-size flashlights are barely known outside the flashlight-nut world, but they’re some of the best you can buy and priced to…

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene November 12, 2015

Watch First ‘True Jetpack’ Flight

Powered by two turbine jet engines, this pilot maneuvers smoothly over a lake.

Written by Staff Post November 11, 2015

Dyneema, Now In Black

Dyneema is a fiber 15 times stronger than steel. But it was only available in white, until now.

Written by Sean McCoy November 10, 2015

Promotion: Free SPOT Products, Thru End Of Year

Buy a plan, get a SPOT device for free. That is the premise behind a promotion today through the end of the year.

Written by Staff Post November 02, 2015

How To: Use ‘Selfie Stick’ Without Looking Like Idiot

Ugh, the selfie stick is a symbol of our narcissistic society and bane of many. But not so fast… the often misused photo tool has…

Written by Alex Kurt November 02, 2015

‘Magic Compass’ Is Crazy Simple Navigation For Urban Cyclists

The small Haize device works with your phone to display the direction and distance to your destination as you choose your own route — and…

Written by Sean McCoy November 02, 2015

Weekend Project: 10 DIY Bottle Openers

It’ll take a few metal-working tools, but these simple bottle openers made from everyday items can inspire some fun weekend creativity.

Written by Staff Post October 30, 2015

Tech Multitool: ‘Buckshot Pro’ Speaker, Light, Charger

Bluetooth speaker reviewed: Buckshot Pro includes a multi-functional light and a power bank for biking and camping needs.

Written by Alex Kurt October 30, 2015

Rugged Power: ‘Dark Energy’ Battery Survives Torture Test

A new power pack option, the Poseidon from Utah-based brand Dark Energy, is sold as a battery that’s rugged, destruction-tested, and waterproof. We reviewed it…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 27, 2015

Most Over-Engineered EDC ‘Biner Ever Made?

This carabiner has 45 parts, can’t be used for rock climbing, and costs 10 times that of a normal ‘biner. But it sure does look…

Written by Sean McCoy October 23, 2015

New Brand Takes Swing At ‘Holy Grail’ Of Heated Jackets

A startup company is taking a poke at the complex proposition of electric apparel. If successful, the Ravean jacket will keep a human warm in…

Written by Sean McCoy October 21, 2015

Back To The Future: Onewheel Rides Like Hoverboard

An all-terrain skateboard with a single wheel, Onewheel leads the way as the closest thing to a real, ride-anywhere ‘hoverboard’ that humanity has created on…

Written by Jake Ferguson October 21, 2015

FAA To Require Recreational Drone Registration

The Federal Aviation Administration today announced recreational drone operators must register their vehicles in an effort to safely manage burgeoning technology.

Written by Sean McCoy October 19, 2015

Gear Of The Remote Island ‘Mobile Office’

It took a lot of gear to support 10 guys at the GearJunkie Mobile Office. From Enerplex portable batteries to Swedish hatchets, this gear kept…

Written by Sponsored Content October 19, 2015

Trip Report: Remote Island Mobile Office

What happens when you put 10 GearJunkie editors, hundreds of pounds of gear, a cooler full of beer, and enough EnerPlex products to power a…

Written by Sponsored Content October 19, 2015

Plug-In For Power: ‘Generac’ Gas Generator Review

Generators have a bad image with some campers. A new, made-in-USA unit we review from Generac has a quiet engine and aims to replace the…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 19, 2015

Boeing Introduces ‘Lightest Metal Ever’

At 99 percent air, microlattice is the lightest metal structure ever made, but still strong enough for many applications. Learn more from this fascinating video.

Written by Staff Post October 16, 2015