Technology
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Why Hunting Optics Are Always Worth the Investment
Hunting often starts with spotting the animal. Quality optics — binoculars and spotting scopes — for glassing are a purchase you shouldn’t overlook. Look for these attributes in your next pair of hunting optics.
Mold-Perfect Fit: Decibullz Launches Sub-$200 Wireless Earphones
With safety features for outdoor enthusiasts, remoldable custom fit, and no dangling wires, the Decibullz Black Diamond earphones claim to be an industry first that almost anyone can afford.
Garmin Instinct: Rugged Smartwatch for Under $300
Military-grade durability, a suite of fitness tracking, and enough built-in tools to venture far off the beaten path give the Garmin Instinct smartwatch some impressive outdoor chops.
Safari Chic: Now You Can Get That Leica in Khaki
If you’re going to carry a camera sometimes regarded as jewelry, it might as well match your style. And now you can get a Leica in khaki.
Crystal Mill: How to Hike, Bike, or 4×4 to CO’s Most Haunting Photo Opp
One of the most photographed places in all of Colorado, the Crystal Mill does not disappoint. But getting there is half the shot.
Hunt in Comfort: Thermacell and the Million-Mosquito Army
Mosquitoes can and will kill your motivation to hunt. But Thermacell can help you defeat them.
Better Mountain Bike Light: Mystic Devices Digitally Steers to Illuminate Trail
Mountain biking at night could get a little better if a new light launched today can deliver on its promises. Mystic Devices, a small startup brand, introduces a light that predicts and shines in the direction you want to go.
Running Power From the Wrist: Polar Vantage Measures Watts
The Polar Vantage running power display lets athletes now see hard they’re working — a cool complement to standard heart rate tracking.
Water Power: 3 Standouts From Evinrude Engines’ On-Lake Demo
Gamified boat docking, high-power two-strokes, and a 600-horsepower pontoon — here’s the latest and greatest from Evinrude Outboard Engines’ on-water demo.
onX for Whitetail Hunting: Improve Your Odds From Desktop to Treestand
It’s often better to be lucky than good. This article takes a look at how onXmaps can help you create your own luck chasing Midwestern whitetails.
Heads-Up Display for Cyclists: Everysight Raptor Glasses Review
A former Israeli fighter plane engineer brings his expertise to a startup company poised to disrupt the cycling industry.
Retro ‘Steel Bar’ Pedals Revived: Prototype Testing Looks Promising
After a summer of exclusive testing, GearJunkie got a sneak peek at a wild new clipless pedal design for road bikes.
Track Your FKT: SPOT X and Other Smart Strategies to Go the Distance
With new two-way satellite messaging devices like the SPOT X, sharing your fastest known time with the world is simpler than ever. Are you ready?
GoPro HERO7 Black: 3 New Features You Need to Know
Time Warp, HyperSmooth, and Live Stream — here are the big callouts for GoPro’s newest action camera, The HERO7 Black.
Road Trip Upgrade: ‘Bivy’ App Adds Adventure Anywhere
Our travel editor is on a yearlong road trip. Often making plans on the go, he uses the mobile Bivy app to find his next adventure, from mountain biking in Dixie National Forest to exploring a waterfall at the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Fly Fishing Photography: 9 Tips to Take Better Photos
These tips from a professional photographer will maximize your fly fishing photography efforts.
Using Apple’s Measure App
iOS 12 gives iPhone owners a wonderful little addition to their app suite: an augmented-reality measuring tool.
Google Maps App Update Helps You Plan for Hills
The Google Maps app recently added features that let pedestrians and cyclists see elevation changes along their route — a potential boon for both health nuts and the disabled.