Technology

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

Gear Junkie gets fitted for new Rx glasses frames, the titanium-alloy Deringer by Oakley, which are made for activity as well as wear in everyday…

Custom sizes, medical-grade silicone tips, and a “sweat-proof” design make Yurbuds among the most unique sports earphones available. Gear Junkie gives them a test.