The ‘Top Gun’ of Drone Pilots Films MTB Like Never Before
This video captures shots of mountain biking we can barely believe are possible. Click play and hold your breath.
Shoot First, Aim Later With Rylo 5.8K Action Camera
The Rylo 360-degree action camera makes recording fleeting moments hassle-free. We spent more than three months putting it to the test and never missed a critical shot.
Need Adventure Inspiration? Let ‘Bivy’ Guide You
Not sure what adventure to take on this weekend? Bivy, a free website and mobile app launched in 2012, offers recommendations for 17 different outdoor sports based on location.
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Professional ultrarunner Timothy Olson’s Run Mindful app could help athletes remain focused and present.
Fitness App Tells Endurance Athletes When to Eat and Drink
Wondering when to fuel to get the most out of your training? An emerging nutrition-planning app called endur8 could remove the guesswork.
WakaWaka Lights Up Campsites & Developing World
There are many solar and lighting options in the outdoors. WakaWaka’s solution addresses a serious problem in the developing world.
Can Aaptiv’s Big-Name Funding Make It the ‘Netflix of Fitness’?
Aaptiv claims the title of No. 1 fitness audio app. And Amazon and Disney just pumped $22 million into this sound machine.
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‘Bivystick’ Turns Your Smartphone Into a Satellite Messenger
Connect Bivystick to your phone and send and receive texts via satellite from anywhere on Earth.
The iPhone Night Vision Hack Every Adventurer Needs
If you own an iPhone, there’s a very simple way to make the device much better for night use to maintain low-light vision.
Brew, Blend, Shine: Multitool Mug Does It All
Brew coffee, blend a margarita, even zap bugs. The Cauldryn Fyre V2 totally reimagines the travel bottle.
Reverse-Engineered Bee Fibers Might Waterproof Your Next Tent
It’s no secret that the outdoor industry still uses toxic chemicals to make products repel water and muck. But one bee-focused biotech startup hopes to change that.
6 Unlikely ‘Boosts’ to Outdoor Innovation
One company turns cork into a weatherproof coat. Another product can be traced to the U.S. Army Ballistic Research Center. These six outdoor innovations have wacky histories.
Hot Wheels, GoPro Launch POV Toy Car
Plunge, twist, and loop-the-loop — now you can ride along in your favorite Hot Wheels car!
Hiking, Yoga & More: The Apple Watch Update for Athletes
New workouts, activity challenges, pace-setting, and more – the upcoming Apple Watch update offers a suite of new features for active and outdoor users.
First Look: NordicTrack’s iFit-Powered Smart Rower
Row, row, row your iFit-enabled, workout-streaming home-gym boat.
Kids’ Fitbit Completes Family Fitness Watch Package
Fitbit fitness watches have encouraged adults to stay active. With the Ace, kids have a new way to play with the pack.
End of an Era: Canon Discontinues Film Cameras
Goodbye dark rooms, enlargers, spools, and funny-smelling chemicals. Canon’s final film camera is no more.
Scoot Commute: Citywide e‑Scooters Hit US
Kick, kick, full throttle – Lime’s new electric scooter-share just hit Denver’s city streets. So I hopped on to see how it works.
Gearo: Shop Virtual Aisles for Outdoor Rentals
Gearo, an online outdoor gear-rental marketplace, soft-launched this week. Founder Justine Barone said her startup was ‘born out of the idea to make outdoor rental gear more accessible and sustainable.’
Russian Brand Releases ‘Tesla’ Solar iPhone X
The just-released iPhone X Tesla by Caviar has a solar panel on back for always-on charging and a Tesla-like logo for brand association.
GoPro Rockets: Watch Homemade Experiments Blast Off
Witness the power of experimental rockets as part of the Intercollegiate Rocket Competition. GoPros captured liftoffs, flights, and the occasional crash!
Land Rover Builds a Phone Fit for the Outdoors
The vehicle brand has a phone offering new this spring. And like its famous trucks the phone is made to handle rugged terrain outdoors.
Thundrblades: Electric Skates Throttle Your Feet 25 MPH
Get your cutoff jean shorts and wrist guards ready. Thundrblades introduces electric, carbon fiber, glow-in-the-dark inline skates.
I Shot a Feature Film on a Pocket-Size Camera: Here’s How
You can do a lot with a very little camera. My film, ‘The Snowman Trek,’ hits the big screen today, and I shot it all on a camera you can buy for less than $500. Here’s how.
The Garmin Descent Mk1 Is Perfect for Spearfishing: Here’s Why
The Garmin Descent Mk1 is a fully capable GPS-enhanced dive computer with the added functionality of Fenix 5’s everyday lifestyle activity tracking.
Next-Gen Headlamp Is a Silicone Strap
A cult favorite in the bike industry, Knog enters the outdoors and camping markets with a multifunctional, mono-chassis headlamp. Meet the Bandicoot.
First Look: SPOT X 2-Way Satellite Messenger
The SPOT X can send and receive messages through satellites from nearly anywhere in the world. We got a beta version in our hands for this first look at the SPOT’s newest satellite communicator.
Foot-Mapped Custom Insoles: Superfeet ME3D Review
Superfeet worked with HP to create fully custom, supportive, and flexible insoles. After getting my feet scanned and gait measured, I tested the ME3D insoles on hikes and trail runs.
Ultralight inReach: Garmin Releases ‘Mini’ Sat-Comm
Off-grid messaging, backcountry navigation, and 24/7 SOS capability: Garmin packs all of inReach’s features into its half-size Mini.
Nat Geo Explorer Mike Libecki’s Favorite Gear
From SUPing with polar bears to riding an inflatable pizza slice off a 300-foot iceberg, National Geographic Explorer Mike Libecki has a unique relationship with gear. Here are the tech and essentials he trusts on his treks to the farthest reaches of the planet.
Tiny Device Turns Your Phone Into A Satellite Messenger
Upstart brand Somewear aims to provide an off-grid, two-way satellite communications device for the ultralight backcountry adventurer.
