Hipcamp $25 Million Funding Is ‘Vote of Confidence’ in the Outdoors
Rare for a company in the outdoor industry, Silicon Valley has jumped on Hipcamp, investing significant funding rounds and bringing the brand’s value north of $100 million.
You Don’t Have a Truck Emoji: Ford Wants to Change That
Did you know there isn’t currently a pickup truck emoji? I didn’t! But Ford aims to change that by adding a pickup truck emoji to every smartphone by early 2020.
Get Offline Maps on Your Wrist With ViewRanger’s ‘Wear OS’ App
ViewRanger recently updated its app to enable users to download a multitude of maps onto a smartwatch for offline use. We downloaded the app to Casio’s Pro Trek WSD-F30 smartwatch to dig into the user experience of map navigation on the wrist.
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Snap, Flash, Print: Parks Project Launches Retro Polaroid Camera
Ditch your phone and go full-on tourist with this limited-edition Grand Canyon Centennial Polaroid camera.
Gearo Wants to Simplify Your Next Gear Rental
The technology company Gearo aims to provide the widest assortment of rental gear online. And by combining the forces of many independent businesses, it just might reach its goal nationwide.
Mojipic: Road Rage (or Joy Riding) Gets a New Face
Mojipic is a new voice-controlled digital emoji display. You can now display your emotions on your car window, or anywhere for that matter.
Outdoorsy Brings RV Ownership Into the Digital Age
The all-new Outdoorsy Vehicle Purchase Program takes RV purchasing, financing, and rental into a seamless, wholly digital format.
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The Best Way to Find New Adventure: How to Use Strava’s Global Heatmap
With billions of routes logged and trillions of GPS points, Strava owns the largest library of outdoor activities in the world. Here’s how it can help you.
Use Someone Else’s Toys This Summer, Earn Money Renting Yours
Thanks to the sharing economy, you can now rent someone else’s camper, boat, van, and more. Or you can make money by renting out your underutilized toys. Here’s how.
Peak Design Travel Tripod Lives Up to the Hype: Review
The Travel Tripod from Peak Design is blowing up Kickstarter. Amassing more than $6 million is no easy feat, but we think it deserves the praise in this review.
Casio and Fishbrain Team Up to Help Anglers ‘Fish Smarter, Not Harder’
The new collaboration between watchmaker Casio and fishing social media platform Fishbrain adds a hands-free approach to fishing technology.
Exploding Portable Speakers Spur Sweeping Recall
Hydrogen gas can leak from the battery during charging, potentially leading to an explosion.
US Government, DJI Clash Over Drone Data Security
A leaked document from the Department of Homeland Security warns Chinese-made drones can send sensitive data to the Chinese government. DJI says that’s not the case.
DJI Unveils ‘Osmo’ Action Camera, Sights Set on GoPro Market
The DJI Osmo Action Camera looks like a GoPro. That is until you notice the small color screen near the lens on the front of the camera.
World’s First Electric Snowcat: PistenBully 100 E
PistenBully is a major manufacturer of the groomers that keep ski areas in pristine condition. And with the 100 E, the world of ski resorts has its first electric option.
BioLite ‘No-Bounce’ Ultralight HeadLamp Review
BioLite says its first headlamp gives users a unique experience thanks to its superlight, comfortable design. We put it to the test and found it a capable camp companion.
Browse, Book Campsites on the Go: Hipcamp Unveils 1st Mobile App
Hipcamp, the veritable Airbnb platform for campers, launches in app form to connect users and campsites from almost anywhere.
Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM Review: Easy Navigation for Your Bike
If you’re a cyclist, you know bike computers can be frustrating. The display may be too small, and some computers so hard to use that you spend more time clicking through screens than actually riding. Wahoo just solved those problems with its ELEMNT ROAM bike computer.
Garmin Launches 5 New ‘Forerunner’ GPS Running Watches
If you look at the wrists of runners at major running events, there’s a good chance you’ll see Garmin watches. Today, the GPS juggernaut gives athletes five new choices for watches for training, navigating, mapping, and more.
Free Gear Fridays: Komoot Route-Planning Complete Package Giveaway
This week, two lucky winners will receive the Complete Package subscription from komoot.
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Runtopia GPS Watch Costs $69 and Actually Works
GPS watches are core gear for many runners, but many cost hundreds of dollars. New from the makers of the popular app, the Runtopia watch costs $69 and provides most of the features runners need.
Why We Secretly Hate Headlamps: BioLite Solves the Unspoken
Headlamps can be a headache. BioLite releases its first headlamp and aims to make it both functional and comfy.
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Sony Launches Action Cam With 180-Degree-Tilting LCD Screen: RX0 II
It may be a small evolution of the action cam, but Sony’s new Cyber-shot RX0 II has a tilting LCD screen. This means easier image framing from various angles and maybe even better selfies.
Pocket Dump 2.0: Tim Leatherman’s Trouser Toolkit
Tim Leatherman carries an entire toolbox in his pockets. You have to see it.
Casio G-SHOCK Mudmaster and G-Lide Review: Watch Abuse Edition
Two timepieces from Casio’s legendary G-SHOCK line, the smooth G-Lide and the down-and-dirty Mudmaster, go against the elements in this tough watch test.
‘No Deaths’ by 2020: Is Volvo’s Audacious Goal Possible?
Volvo has a goal is to have no fatalities in its vehicles by 2020. Today, it announced some new ways it plans to accomplish this lofty goal.
Closing the Gap: Nite Ize TRU Zip Waterproof Zipper Is Revolutionary
The TRU Zip waterproof zipper by Nite Ize is a patented technology taking the outdoor industry by storm.
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Married to the Outdoors: REI Relaunches Wedding Registry
Outdoorsy couples no longer have to worry about returning the blender. REI’s wedding registry has real-life gear they’ll actually use — together.
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5 Fitness Apps for Running Smarter in the City
Keep these fitness apps in your back pocket to run smarter, safer, and with more motivation.
Book Nerds: This Kindle Is My Favorite Piece of ‘Ultralight’ Gear
It stands 6 inches tall, weighs approximately 7 ounces, and fits over 30 books inside every bag I own. My Kindle is my most-utilized piece of lightweight gear.
Ski Photography: How to Carry a Camera While Skiing or Snowboarding
Skiing and snowboarding are eye-catching activities for photography. But it’s tricky to carry an expensive camera with you on the wet and cold slopes. Use one of these five methods to get the perfect powder shot.
