Treadmill Training: Why I Became a ‘Virtual Coach’ Convert
A trail runner finds sage advice in a virtual-coaching program from iFit. It changed his view of what a session on a treadmill screen can do.
RV Office: The Power to Work From Anywhere
You found a great spot to hole up for a few days, but how do you find off-grid electricity to power your RV office? Here, we evaluate methods to make, store, and manage electricity in the boonies.
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Seiko SNJ025 ‘Arnie’ Prospex Review: The Terminator’s New Watch
The new Seiko SNJ025 ‘Arnie’ follows up on an icon of the silver screen — the watch Arnold Schwarzenegger wore in several ’80s action films.
PowerWatch Series 2 Review: GPS Watch Makes Its Own Electricity
Smartwatches are so intelligent they tell you when they need more juice. The PowerWatch is so smart it generates its own electricity.
Gear Fail: The Fi Collar Broke, My Dog Got Loose
My dog snapped the leash attachment ring on her Fi Smart Collar less than 3 months after I got it. So I spoke with Fi to get to the bottom of it.
Google Enters Wearable Device Market, Buys Fitbit
Today, Google announced it would acquire Fitbit, a fitness tracker brand valued at $2.1 billion.
Logging Time With Vaer’s American-Assembled Heritage Dark Watch
A field watch seems like a rather easy thing to design and make. Most do little more than keep time. But without fancy features to hide behind, every tiny detail draws scrutiny. And that’s why I love the Vaer Heritage Dark field watch.
Free Gear Fridays: One Eleven Field Watch Giveaway
This week, one lucky winner will receive a Field Watch from One Eleven!
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Sena R1 Helmet Review: Intercom Connects Cyclists on the Road
Motorcycle helmet brand Sena brings a Bluetooth speaker and mic intercom system to the cycling market. We give the Sena R1 helmet a road test.
Earn a Sports Product Management Master’s From Anywhere
The University of Oregon’s Master’s of Science in Sports Product Management is now available online as a flexible 24-month hybrid program.
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Not a Toy: Canon’s Tiny ‘Carabiner Camera’ Is Built for Adventure
After a successful Indiegogo campaign earlier this year, Canon is ready to launch its 3-ounce waterproof adventure camera later this month.
Capture the Moment: 13 Gifts Every Photographer Needs
Whether the photographer in your life likes snapping summit selfies or uses a DSLR camera professionally, we’ve found the best gifts for photographers.
Fi Dog Collar Review: Find Your Pup With GPS
Dog collars with GPS tracking have given owners a new tool for finding lost dogs. I tested the Fi Smart Dog Collar on my German shorthair pointer for the last 2 months for this review.
Review: The Fast-Charging Power Station That Blew Up Kickstarter
The EcoFlow Delta 1300 battery powers your work and play tools emissions-free. And it claims to recharge faster than any other battery-based generator. No wonder it’s nearing $2 million on Kickstarter.
Watch: The New Kona ‘Remote 160’ eMTB Shreds
Electric motors on urban bikes are no longer new, but a Shimano e8000 motor on a mountain bike may be. Watch four riders take the Kona Remote 160 e-bike out on their local trails.
Free Gear Fridays: Nikon PROSTAFF 7S 10×42 Binoculars
This week, one lucky winner will receive a pair of Nikon PROSTAFF 7S 10×42 binoculars!
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Komoot App Aims to Make Planning and Sharing Routes Easy
Komoot has an extensive network of routes in Europe. Now it’s time for the U.S. to see what all the hype is about.
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Live: New iPhone News From Apple
Watch live now! Tune in at 10 a.m. Pacific, 1 p.m. Eastern Time to watch an Apple special event live from the Steve Jobs Theater.
SPOT X Sat-Com Now Compatible With Smartphones, Bluetooth
The SPOT X satellite communicator came out last year as SPOT’s answer to a two-way satellite communication device. Now, the device adds Bluetooth compatibility for easier typing on your smartphone.
Leatherman Releases Charge+ G10 Tool With Premium Materials
Leatherman’s newest multitool adds G10 scales and S30V blade steel for more durability and better ergonomics. Meet the Charge+ G10.
Free Gear Fridays: Polar Ignite Fitness Watch Giveaway
This week, one lucky winner will receive an Ignite Fitness Watch from Polar!
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Garmin fenix 6: Iconic Sports Watch Now Solar-Powered
The Garmin fenix line of watches has been a stalwart fixture at starting lines of major races around the world for a decade. But for the first time, it will offer solar charging in 2019.
Screaming Deals: Outdoor Gear Savings of the Week
This week’s screaming deals highlight the the Merrell Trail Glove 4, Patagonia Woolyester Fleece, Rylo Action Camera, and more.
This Electric Chainsaw Is My Must-Carry Trail Maintenance Tool
You might not think you need this electric chainsaw, but you’re wrong. Stash the Greenworks GS 110 in your pack, and you’ll clear trail with lightning speed.
Higher Caliber: Seiko Watches Relaunches the Seiko 5 Sports Lineup
More than 50 years after its introduction, Seiko has stunned the watch world with an update of its venerable 5 Series. This overhaul represents a significant upgrade of an activewear icon that debuted all the way back in 1963.
Free Gear Fridays: Casio Pro Trek WSD-F30 Smartwatch Giveaway
This week, one lucky winner will receive a Pro Trek WSD-F30 outdoor smartwatch!
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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.
Affordable Satellite Phones: We Test 3 of the Best
We tested the best, most affordable satellite phones. Travel safely with the ability to make calls from remote places around the world.
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.