Technology

Swiss Army Solar? Knife maker designs all-in-one ‘Power Station’

Wenger, an original maker of the Swiss Army Knife, has launched a line of solar panels made for outdoor use. We gave one of the…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 27, 2012

Case Turns iPhone into Rugged P.O.V. camera

If you own an iPhone, you may already have the capabilities of a P.O.V. camera in your pocket. The Hitcase Pro is a mountable, waterproof…

Written by Patrick Murphy November 20, 2012

Outdoor Gear in Pop Sci ‘Best of What’s New’ Awards

For the fourth year in a row, GearJunkie has collaborated with the editors of Popular Science magazine in a quest to find the “Best of…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 15, 2012

World’s Lightest Pedals are high-price, hard to Clip

Minimal and sleek, from the first time we set eyes on the stick-like Ultralite pedals we wanted to clip in and try them out. For…

Written by T.C. Worley November 13, 2012

Off-Grid Power Generator (in form of Cooking Pot)

A new product from a Utah startup company, the PowerPot, uses heat from a fire or camp stove to make electricity and recharge devices via…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 12, 2012

Military-Spec Jacket Material soon available to Masses

It was developed by Polartec for the U.S. Special Operations Forces. Now declassified, the first-of-its kind insulating material will be used in jackets by outdoor…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 11, 2012

Hard To Miss: Bike Lights Like You’ve Never Seen Before

Revolights are now on sale! GearJunkie got a first-look test of Revolights, a spinning LED wheel light, which push high-vis red and white arcs 360…

Written by Patrick Murphy November 06, 2012

Maps, Data, Waypoint Routes on your wrist with GPS Watch

Suunto’s new Ambit is the industry’s most expensive GPS watch. At $500, its hardware and software are well built, and it has features other watches…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 06, 2012

Handheld L.E.D. Flashlights ‘cut through dark’ for hundreds of Feet

The steady march of technology has let L.E.D. flashlight makers create designs that are smaller, brighter, and more efficient each year. Handheld units today blast…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 29, 2012

Blazing handlebar Bike Light ‘Rivals Automobile Headlights’

It costs $300 for a small handlebar light. But this torch can throw an insane window of LED light, offering full-speed-ahead riding no matter if…

Written by T.C. Worley October 25, 2012

Goggles offer ‘Direct-to-Eye’ data readout for Wingsuit Pilots

Built for skydivers, BASE jumpers, and wingsuit athletes, a to-be-released pair of goggles will offer realtime data to airborne human “pilots” via a mini LCD…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 18, 2012

Sneak Peek: GoPro HERO3 camera unveiled

The latest GoPro camera, the Hero3, was unveiled today. The “lighter, faster, higher-res” Hero3 has built-in WiFi and will be 30 percent smaller than the…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 16, 2012

Magellan GPS Watch for Fitness

Magellan has long been a main player in GPS devices made for the outdoors. This year, the company is jumping into the world of fitness.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 08, 2012

Helmet Sensor ‘Calls Your Loved Ones’ in a Bike Crash

It looks like a tiny yellow pill. But a to-be-released sensor from ICEdot can detect an impact and communicate with a smartphone to alert a…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 10, 2012

Next Gen Camera promises Deeper Social, Mobile Integration

Contour Inc. announced a premium $399 action camera this morning. It will connect to your phone, shoot sharper footage, and let you more easily upload…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 05, 2012

Sunglasses Record Video via Tiny Lens between Eyes

“These sunglasses sure do take nice video.” [Pause for effect.] “Really they do!” Meet Pivothead, a hybrid optics brand that’s like an amalgam of a…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 31, 2012

Clip-On/Clip-Off Camera Holder

Cameras can be a pain to haul on a hike. Neck straps are not always a good solution. The Capture is a “camera clip” device…

Written by T.C. Worley August 09, 2012

‘Rugged’ Nikon Camera Falls Short in Wilderness Test

Nikon’s foray into the “ruggedized” camera realm kicked off last year with the COOLPIX AW100, a model that’s waterproof and touted to be able to…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 17, 2012

Modular, Phone-Toting Wonder Bottle (for Runners)

It holds water. It holds your phone. A strap cinches it on your hand, allowing for a hydrated, technology-embellished training run where you can use…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 17, 2012

Burliest Backpack ever Built? (Hard-Side Case Inside)

Pelican is known for its watertight, crush-proof cases. This month, the company’s Pelican ProGear division releases a series of backpacks that integrate hard-side cases into…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 11, 2012

Water Bottle uses ‘Jacket Insulation’ for Cooler Drink

As a puffy and fibrous synthetic down, PrimaLoft insulation is most often used in winter jackets for warmth. But a water bottle from Hydrapak shipping…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 10, 2012

Consumer-Electronics Giant makes ‘Action Cam’

Look out GoPro. Consumer-electronics giant JVC Americas Corp. has a new “action camera” the company touts as having “features and capabilities that outpace” the competition.

Written by Stephen Regenold June 28, 2012

Wireless Signal Detects Garage, Saves Bike From Destruction

Krunch. . . NOOOOO! Yes, that was your bike getting ripped clean off of your roof rack and utterly destroyed as you drove into your…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 18, 2012

Magic Material? Clothing Said to ‘Cool Wearer With Sweat’

With requisite bombast, at a press conference this weekend Columbia Sportswear debuted a fabric technology purported to offer “a whole new category of clothing” that…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 09, 2012

WiFi + Remote Control for your GoPro

A just-released accessory kit, the Wi-Fi BacPac + Remote, lets users stream video from a GoPro camera to their phone or other device to “see…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 04, 2012

Illuminated Feet: Test of ‘Glow in the Dark’ Sandals

Teva came out with its light-equipped Illum sandals last year. We test a new model, the Illum 2, and give them a try in the…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 29, 2012

DIY, Open-Source Headlamp Design

A do-it-yourself ethic, low-cost tools, open-source software, and salvaged manufacturing equipment were among the pieces required to make startup Bosavi headlamps happen. GearJunkie gets the…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 16, 2012

Tiny Blue Fitness Device offers Voice Cues, Workout Tips

In 2012 we drive cars that give voice directions and have phones equipped with robot personal assistants. Now fitness freaks can clip on a mini…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 18, 2012

Bike Uses Ball Bearings, Not Gears, To Shift

Look ma, no gears! The shifting on this city bike does not involve traditional gears. Instead, large ball bearings inside a rear-wheel hub area control…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 13, 2012

Ersatz Outdoors: Hike National Parks on Your Computer Screen

A website unveiled this week at the South by Southwest Interactive Conference lets you “hike” more than 300 miles of trails on your computer screen.…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 16, 2012

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