Technology

Stand-Up Bike ‘Like Running on Air’

The makers of this strange bike tout an elliptical exercise machine workout with wheels. A new “high-performance” model released this month is pegged for the…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 07, 2011

Radical ‘Spoon’ Ski has Convex Base, Built-in Cleats

A fat body, a convex base, and strange protruding “cleats” on the bottom make the to-be-released Spoon from DPS one of the more out-there snow…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 30, 2011

Analog Face, Outdoor Build: Wenger ‘Commando’ Watch

Built rugged enough for the outdoors — but civilized and edgy for everyday wear — the Commando Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race watch is an analog…

Written by T.C. Worley September 13, 2011

Hard Drive can be Dropped from 20ft., Submerged in Diesel Fuel

New hard drive advertised as “an aircraft blackbox for mobile data.” It can be submerged in water and run over by vehicles without damage to…

Written by T.C. Worley September 02, 2011

Swiveling ‘HandStand’ Case for iPad

Built with a one-size-fits-all elastic strap, the HandStand grips your hand and swivels for varying screen views. This summer, it has been Gear Junkie’s choice…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 30, 2011

‘Maize-Based’ Compound Adds Cooling Effect to Columbia T-Shirt

Gear Junkie tests a T-shirt with embedded crystals set to go through an endothermic reaction that issues a cooling effect each time sweat soaks into…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 29, 2011

Upstart Company to make Sports Helmets out of Wood

Handmade in Oregon, a new line of sports helmets will eschew plastic and composites as protective shell material and instead rely on old-fashioned wood. Hard…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 24, 2011

Gear Junkie’s ‘Gear of the Future’ Wish List

This speculative survey of outdoors gear to arrive in years to come includes biodegradable energy-bar packaging, an anti-gravity backpack, and an “omni-purifying pill” to treat…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 22, 2011

Inexpensive, No-Fuss MP3 Player good for Running, Exercise

This miniature music player from Sandisk is not made for the outdoors specifically — it is not “ruggedized” and water will kill it. But for…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 18, 2011

Car Rack Tested in Wind Tunnel, Mimics ‘Aerofoil Wing’

It took a former Rolls Royce aircraft engineer to design. But this week, Yakima unveiled what it is calling the quietest and most fuel-efficient roof…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 02, 2011

Flotation For Your GoPro

A simple upgrade, this new accessory from GoPro adds flotation to give users of the popular helmet cameras a no-sink safeguard when employing the units…

Written by T.C. Worley July 25, 2011

Electric Car for Outdoors Types?

An electric car like the Chevrolet Volt, which we test drove last month, can help cut back your dependency on oil. But is an electric-powered…

Written by T.C. Worley July 21, 2011

Multi-Tool Converts to Camera Tripod

A to-be-released multitool from Gerber comes with a blade, 12 implements, and a fold-out set of legs to convert it to a camera tripod.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 20, 2011

Backpack Bike: Foldable Scooter for Hike-In Rides

“Hike up the mountain, and bike back down.” That’s the promise with this to-be-released bike from Ortovox, a foldable all-terrain set of wheels made to…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 15, 2011

Mean, Green ‘EcoGroomer’ Machine

Are you a resort skier concerned about the immense amounts of fuel and energy used for snowmaking, grooming, heating lodges, and running lifts to make…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 14, 2011

Climbers Soon To Trust Life To Magnets

A line of new carabiners from Black Diamond Equipment will use “magnetic fields” instead of screw gates or spring-loaded sleeves to lock shut.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 13, 2011

Test: Electronic Muscle Stimulation System

Gel pads and electro-therapy? Yes, this is an unusual product. Gear Junkie writer tests an “As Seen on TV” electro-therapy device made for athletic recovery.

Written by T.C. Worley July 11, 2011

Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc ‘Virtual Race’

New Facebook app lets you virtually run the 166KM Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc race plus sign up for swag and a potential trip to Chamonix.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 07, 2011

Preview: Olympus E-P3 Camera

Gear Junkie gets a first look at the just-unveiled Olympus Pen E-P3 digital rangefinder camera. A few industry “firsts” and elegant looks define the unique…

Written by T.C. Worley June 30, 2011

‘Magic Gel’ Protective Case

The promise: Protect your iPad or notebook computer with a special foam that “freezes up” into a protective shell on impact. G-Form’s unique cases borrow…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 29, 2011

Field Test: SPOT Connect with Smartphone

Among an arsenal of stay-in-contact communication devices, the SPOT Connect is unique. The small device links to a smartphone to provide a connection to a…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 23, 2011

High on Argon: Q&A with Founder of Inflatable Jacket Company

Handheld cartridge air pumps are usually reserved for bike tires. But Utah-based Klymit thinks it’s found a better way to insulate jackets and sleeping pads…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 21, 2011

Stingrays and Pixie Dust: Columbia Sportswear 2012 Product Peek

Last night, at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, amid dinosaur bones and live stingrays undulating in a shallow pool, Columbia Sportswear previewed…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 15, 2011

Two-Way Satellite GPS Communicator

Treading in uncharted technological territory between a satellite phone, a GPS unit, and a SPOT device, an upcoming product from DeLorme promises two-way communication via…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 13, 2011

Quick-Draw Camera Belt

This belt holster system gives photographic cowboys a new and faster way to transport a camera while on the go. Our resident writer/photographer, T.C. Worley,…

Written by T.C. Worley June 10, 2011

Power Pack: Equal to 70,000 Batteries!

Need off-the-grid energy? Our writer, a professional photographer and adventurer, conducted a long-term test of Goal Zero’s portable solar power kit, the Sherpa 120, which…

Written by T.C. Worley June 08, 2011

F-Stop: Adventure Camera Backpack

Founded by a group of working adventure-photographers, F-Stop is a pack company that markets to photojournalists as well as serious amateur shooters. Our resident adventure…

Written by T.C. Worley June 03, 2011

$99 ‘Rear Red Blinky’ Bike Light

Dedicated riders of the night might consider Light & Motion’s pricey — but high-performing! — new Vis 180 bike light. Our writer gives the USB-chargeable…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 30, 2011

Torture Test: Olympus ‘Tough’ Cameras

We ran one Olympus camera over with a mountain bike. A small boy taped another one to a skateboard to record. This torture test pushed…

Written by T.C. Worley May 24, 2011

iPad App: Outside Mag Buyer’s Guide

Are you a gear junkie as well as an iPad addict? For all your gear-research needs, Outside Magazine this week unveils its “Outside Magazine Buyer’s…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 18, 2011

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