Technology

Amazfit Cheetah Pro Review: Can This Budget Fitness Watch Hack It for Endurance Use?

The Amazfit Cheetah Pro is a fitness watch marketed toward elite runners and endurance junkies who want to take their performance to the next level.…

Written by Ian Atkinson June 24, 2024

Add Music Without Losing the World Around You: Shokz ‘OpenFit Air’ Review

A compromise of sound, safety, and comfort, Shokz OpenFit Air allows sounds from the real world to permeate the earbud experience.

Written by Sean McCoy June 17, 2024

Shine On: Find the Right Fenix Light for Your Adventure

Find a Fenix flashlight, headlamp, lantern, or bike light to illuminate your next outdoor excursion.

80,000 Lumens and a Power Bank: Acebeam X75 Flashlight Review

Acebeam touts the X75 as the world’s second-brightest flashlight — with a unique utility twist. Is it the ultimate tech tool?

Written by Nick LeFort June 12, 2024

iPhone for Any Adventure? iOS 18 to Support Off-Grid Texts, Boosts Maps for Outdoor Rec

Apple will offer a variety of updates this fall, including mapping and emergency messaging features that could help hikers and outdoor athletes.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 12, 2024

Tough Time: Hamilton Field Khaki Expedition Watch Review

The Hamilton Field Khaki Expedition watch is an icon. So I took it on a dusty, wet test on an ATV and a raft.

Written by Sean McCoy June 12, 2024

I Abandoned My Favorite Headphones for These Hi-Fi Workout Buds: Jabra Elite 8 Active Review

While some folks are content listening to whatever the gym is playing during their workouts, I just can’t do it — unless somebody is playing…

Written by Paul Mandell June 05, 2024

Talk to This Headlamp, and It Listens: Coast RL35R Review

The Coast RL35R reviewed here is the first headlamp with voice control. And shockingly, it really works.

Written by Sean McCoy June 05, 2024

Flashlight to Lantern, Olight Prowess Is a Versatile Lighting Solution

When the power goes out or night falls in the wilderness, the Olight Prowess is a useful light of many uses.

Written by Sean McCoy May 22, 2024

Timex Teams Up With an EDC Trendsetter on the Coolest Watch in Months

The James Brand x Timex Titanium GMT Watch blends EDC style with the renowned reliability of one of the world’s largest watchmakers.

Written by Sean McCoy May 21, 2024

Acebeam Terminator M1 Review: Flashlight & Laser in One Small Package

Packing both LED and LEP ‘white laser’ lighting in a single package, the Acebeam Terminator M1 goes from flashlight to lightsaber in an instant.

Written by Nick LeFort April 26, 2024

Super Red, Rarely Dead: Fenix HM75R Headlamp Review

The Fenix HM75R packs multiple light colors, incredible battery life, and excellent range into a headlamp meant for hard, long use.

Written by Sean McCoy April 23, 2024

Best 360 Action Camera Yet: Insta360 X4 Spherical Review

The Insta360 X4 spherical camera allows you to capture video and photos in a full 360 degrees. It has a few new features that blow…

Written by Cameron Martindell April 22, 2024

Do Exoskeleton ‘E-Legs’ Boost Hiking Performance? Dnsys X1 System Review

The Dnsys x1 Exoskeleton system is an AI motorized hike assist harness that predicts the wearer’s muscle movements and enhances power and endurance on the…

Written by Steven John April 22, 2024

An Ocean of Power in the Palm of Your Hand: Dark Energy Poseidon Pro Review

Unparalleled charging speeds, ultimate reliability, and some serious durability is what you get with the Dark Energy Poseidon Pro power bank.

Written by Josh Kirchner April 18, 2024

Luxury Cycling Watches Celebrate Iconic Racers: Bravur ‘Team Heritage’ Collection

The Swedish timepieces of the Bravur Team Heritage Collection pay homage to the ‘Golden Era’ racing teams of Eddy Merckx and others.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 09, 2024

Three Time Zones, Four Hands: Zodiac Super Sea Wolf ‘GMT’ Review

Zodiac today launched a new in-house movement, the STP7-20, in the Super Sea Wolf GMT reviewed here.

Written by Sean McCoy April 08, 2024

Light, Compact, Right-Sized Battery: Jackery Explorer 300 Review

There are bigger and smaller batteries on the market. But the Jackery Explorer 300 reviewed here hits a nearly perfect size for so many uses.

Written by Sean McCoy April 08, 2024

Backpack Solar Panel Charges While You Hike: Pale Blue Earth Approach Solar Panel Review

Pale Blue Earth really surprised me with its first try at a solar panel product — one that’s designed even better than its competition.

Written by Mary Murphy April 05, 2024

How a Leica Rekindled My Love of Photography in One Week

Leica viewfinder cameras are wildly expensive, built like tanks, and inspire photographers in ways few cameras can. One week with a Leica M11 was enough…

Written by Sean McCoy April 04, 2024

Small Timepiece, Big Trend: DOXA Downsizes With the SUB 200T

The just-revealed DOXA Sub 200T is a smaller take on its classic design that makes a splash with color.

Written by Sean McCoy April 04, 2024

Iconic Vietnam-Era Field Watch Reissue: Benrus DTU-2A/P Review

Benrus dug into its archives to release a nearly exact military spec of the original Benrus DTU-2A/P with just a little extra oomph in size.

Written by Steve Graepel April 03, 2024

‘Dirty Dozen’ Redux: Timor Heritage Field WWW Watch Review

Wrist. Watch. Waterproof. Timor’s Heritage Field WWW stays true to its historical roots with all the right upgrades.

Written by Steve Graepel March 28, 2024

Seeing Ain’t Believing: ‘Invisibility Shield’ Launches on Kickstarter

Not only is the ‘Invisibility Shield’ real, but it’s already on version 2.0. And before you ask, it has something to do with science.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 27, 2024

From Laws to Licenses: The Essential Guide to Flying Drones in the Great Outdoors

Drone laws and regulations can be complicated. So, we’ve rounded up what you need to know about flying in the great outdoors.

Written by Ian Graber-Stiehl March 21, 2024

World’s Most Famous Balloon Is Now Part of a Luxury Watch

Twenty-five years ago, the world watched as the Breitling Orbiter 3 completed the first nonstop balloon flight around the world. Today, Breitling commemorates the achievement…

Written by Sean McCoy March 21, 2024

Tough, USA-Made, Solar-Powered Field Watch: Vaer C5 Tactical Review

Vaer’s C5 Tactical has solar charging, good durability, and a tasteful appearance that make it a great value for a watch meant to get down…

Written by Sean McCoy March 19, 2024

Rugged Comms for Long Range: Rocky Talkie 5W Radio Review

The Rockie Talkie 5-Watt Radio proved reliable in some extremely rough, tough backcountry and high alpine missions. They’re now an essential piece of my kit…

Written by Seiji Ishii March 18, 2024