Technology

Project a tiny trail map and on-slope metrics inside your goggle lens. That’s the promise with Recon Instruments’ to-be-released ski/snowboard goggle.

A phone with an 8.1-megapixel camera inside. Meet the Sony Ericsson c905, a phone that allows for “quick and easy” access for uploading high-res shots…

The Rendezvous Peak watch was designed for mountain-going athletes who want a meteorological gauge on their wrist.

Highgear designed its new $50 SolarPod pocket-size solar charger for backcountry techies on a budget.

TrailBehind has created a $2.99 application aimed at hikers that turns an iPhone into a GPS receiver.

With iPhone-like tap technology, Timex’s new Ironman Sleek 150-Lap TapScreen watch helps keep you on pace without having to look at your wrist.

VholdR’s ContourHD 1080p will not only shoot high-definition video, it will allow you to manipulate various settings to get a better-looking clip of your sickest…

The Cy.Fi Wireless Speaker lets you crank tunes on your bike — headphone-free. Contributor Benjamin Roman takes it outdoors for a ride with his iPod…

It’s a gadget you don’t “need” until you really do need it. But in an emergency, the SARLink personal locator beacon can alert search-and-rescue squads…

Electricity — not gas — powers this quiet new battery-based dirt bike.

Throw-away batteries can be a thing of the past on wilderness trips with a device like the Solio.

GoPro is setting the tone for wearable video cameras with the launch of its HD option featuring 1080p resolution.

The slotRadio player has a solid, durable case made of die-cast aluminum. A built-in clip lets you attach it to your bike jersey or trail-running…

SPOT LLC has announced an upgrade to its popular satellite messenger device. The new version is touted to have usability upgrades and a new smaller…

The Garmin 405 is well suited for all runners, even gear-phobics and running purists. A new Gear Junkie writer, Mackenzie Lobby, offers her field-tested review.

Pack a tiny digital-video camera in a watertight polycarbonate case, add mounts for helmets, bike handlebars, or a Velcro bracelet for your wrist, and you…

The Gear Junkie is now micro-blogging daily on Twitter about all things gear and outdoors, in 140 characters or less. . .

Seattle Sports On the Go Audio is a self-powered iPod player that lets you bring tunes along on wilderness trips. . .

In the world of athlete-driven, portable video cameras — a.k.a. “helmet cams” — the VholdR and the V.I.O. POV.1 are at different ends of the…