Technology

Text Message Anywhere On Planet (via Satellite) For $50/Month

Need to communicate off the grid? An unlimited texting plan allows you to keep in contact almost anywhere in the world.

Written by Sean McCoy May 19, 2014

The Future Of Bikes Includes Batteries

We’re at a new trade show today that highlights e-bikes and other “future tech.”

Written by Sean McCoy May 15, 2014

Personal Drone Films Your Every Move

This drone doesn’t need an operator and follows your action, may be reality this summer.

Written by Sean McCoy May 06, 2014

Connected, Powered Up, Online. Goal Zero President On ‘New Reality Of Outdoors’

Utah-based Goal Zero last week got a new president. We caught up with Lee Fromson to talk about a new generation of active, connected enthusiasts.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 05, 2014

‘Smart Bike’ Gives Directions, Tracks Rides

This modestly-priced bike packs some unique technology into a carbon frame.

Written by Sean McCoy May 05, 2014

A Conference For Gear Designers? It’s Called ‘Struktur’ (in PDX this week)

This new conference will provide a venue for outdoor gear designers and business leaders to share ideas that could very well find their way into…

Written by GJ Staff April 30, 2014

Suunto GPS Watches Now Compatible With Strava Website

If you train with a Suunto Ambit model GPS watch, you can now join the Strava community and easily share your tracks on the popular…

Written by Sean McCoy April 29, 2014

Call Of The Wi-Fi: Canadian Parks To Add Wi-Fi Hotspots

As many as 150 wireless hotspots are coming to Canadian parks.

Written by Sean McCoy April 29, 2014

Urban Adventure… 12-Mile Course, Checkpoints In ‘CITYTRAIL’ Race

We hosted an urban adventure event with Salomon. It was complete with maps and app-based navigation, puzzles, checkpoints, and physical challenges around the city.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 26, 2014

Huff, Puff, and Power Your Gizmos: Portable Wind Turbine Made for Outdoors

Portable wind generator adds one more option to the list of off-the-grid power options.

Written by Sean McCoy April 18, 2014

Goal Zero Camp Lantern Provides Light, Built-In Charging Station

This lantern can light up your campsite and power up your phone.

Written by Sean McCoy April 17, 2014

‘Rugged’ Olympus TG-850 Camera Takes Licking, Keeps Clicking Great Photos

This is a solid point-and-shoot that can handle nasty weather, is easy to use and gives experienced photographers access to useful manual controls.

Written by Sean McCoy April 14, 2014

Up-Side-Down, Ground-Breaking (Expensive!) New RockShox Suspension

RockShox reinvents the inverted mtb fork and rethinks the whole front end while they are at it. Here’s a first look at the hottest new…

Written by T.C. Worley April 08, 2014

Bike On A Globe: 6-Camera GoPro Setup Yields Crazy Results

This video appears to take place on a tiny planet. The time-lapse is so surreal it made me laugh to myself.

Written by Sean McCoy April 02, 2014

Choose-Your-Own Adventure… Navigate ‘Virtual World’ Via Google Maps

Some of the most beautiful views from all over the world (at your desk).

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling March 27, 2014

A Watch That Can Charge Your Phone

The new solar charger is so small it’s worn on the wrist.

Written by Sean McCoy March 17, 2014

Camera On Bike Watches Your Back, Records Bad Drivers

This small, seat-post mounted camera/tail-light combo records behind you while you ride.

Written by Sean McCoy February 12, 2014

Hate To Shovel? Plow In Your Pajamas With Remote Controlled Robot

This 400-pound plow is a new, expensive alternative to a neighbor kid.

Written by Sean McCoy February 10, 2014

Shimano Has Tiny ‘Action Camera’ Coming This Spring, Made For Bike Market

You know Shimano for its bike parts. Today, it announced entry into the camera market.

Written by Stephen Regenold February 03, 2014

First Look: ‘Budget’ GPS Watch From Suunto (soon coming to market)

To-be-released watch has most of the features of its higher-price siblings, costs a margin less.

Written by Sean McCoy January 31, 2014

Review: All-Weather, Waterproof ‘Changeable Lens’ Rugged Camera

Nikon’s new waterproof and shockproof camera gives photographers creative control and rugged peace of mind.

Written by Sean McCoy January 24, 2014

GoPro Camera Wins Emmy Award

Action camera company GoPro nabs an Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 16, 2014

iPhone Stun Gun Now A Reality

Phone case turns your iPhone into a taser. Yellow Jacket iPhone cases offer self-defense in the form of an electric shock stun gun.

Written by Sean McCoy January 15, 2014

Race Yourself (Or Zombies) With New ‘Google Glass’ Fitness App

A new “virtual reality fitness motivation” application for the to-be-released Google Glass allows you to literally Race Yourself.

Written by Sean McCoy January 14, 2014

Not Quite a Hoverboard, $1,300 Product Lets You ‘Fly’ on One Wheel

It doesn’t fly, but the inventors claim the sensation of a hoverboard. For more than a grand, this ought to be one sweet one-wheeled skateboard.

Written by Sean McCoy January 13, 2014

Satellite GPS Messenger Test: SPOT Gen3

SPOT gives off-grid tracking, emergency connection in a device the size of a hockey puck.

Written by Sean McCoy December 26, 2013

Video: Incredible Footage Of GoPro Camera Flying To Space

A man tethered cameras to a weather balloon and launched it into the stratosphere.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling December 19, 2013

First Look: PrimaLoft Launches Down/Synthetic Jacket Insulation For 2014

Next year PrimaLoft marries down and synthetic insulation. We got the first test.

Written by Sean McCoy December 19, 2013

Bluetooth ‘Cylinder Of Sound’ Offers Music Anywhere Outdoors

Five-watt speakers and a bass port give the volume potential to fill a campsite with music.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 19, 2013

Camera Brings ‘Clone’ To War Of POV’s

A new camera from Drift Innovation allows videographers to control multiple cameras wirelessly from a single remote control with ‘clone mode’ – but will that…

Written by Sean McCoy December 09, 2013

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