Keeping our electronic gadgets powered up while in the backcountry has become one of the biggest challenges for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure travelers today, with options like solar panels and external battery packs [...]
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Showing posts with label Gear. Show all posts
Adventure Tech: Kraftwerk Mobile Power Station
Posted by Unknown on Friday, January 9, 2015
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Icebreaker Bust Myths, Shares Tips for Staying Warm in the Winter
Posted by Unknown
With an arctic blast bringing incredibly cold temperatures across North America and Europe, this week was a sharp reminder that winter is upon us. But the arrival of winter doesn't mean you have to stay closed up inside [...]
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Kickstarter Campaign: MicroJib For GoPro Cameras
Posted by Unknown on Wednesday, January 7, 2015
I get inundated with Kickstarter campaigns these days, and for the most part I can't post all of the ones that are sent my way. But I wanted to share one particular campaign that is going on right now that might be of interest to many readers.The MicroJib [...]
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Adventure Tech: New Action Cameras Give Adventurers Alternatives to GoPro
Posted by Unknown on Tuesday, January 6, 2015
As mentioned yesterday, the Consumer Electronics Show is set to begin in Las Vegas, with hundreds of new gadgets and high tech devices being shown off to the public for the first time. In addition to wearable technology [...]
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Adventure Tech: Three New Fitness Watches From Garmin
Posted by Unknown on Monday, January 5, 2015
This week, the annual Consumer Electronics Show will kick-off in Las Vegas, where hundreds of tech companies will show off their latest gadgets and devices. This year, the hottest trend seems to be wearables, with smartwatches, [...]
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Gear Closet: 180s Foundation LED Gloves
Posted by Unknown on Wednesday, December 31, 2014
With winter now firmly set in, the cold temperatures and short days sometimes make it a little more challenging to get outside and maintain our normal workout routines. But if staying warm and visible are your goals, than [...]
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Gear Junkie Looks at the 110 Greatest Outdoor Ambassadors of All Time
Posted by Unknown on Tuesday, December 30, 2014
The Gear Junkie, working in conjunction with Wigwam, have come up with a unique project to celebrate that company's 110th anniversary. Over that period of time, we've seen a lot of amazing people do a lot of amazing things [...]
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Video: The North Face Cab Takes Passengers on Epic Adventures
Posted by Unknown on Friday, December 26, 2014
Recently, The North Face took a specially built cab around New York City, picking up passengers and then inviting them to go on an epic adventure. Some of those passengers couldn't take advantage of the opportunity, as they had to go to work, meet friends, [...]
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Gear Closet: Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless Earbuds
Posted by Unknown
Now that Christmas is over, it is time to start looking ahead to the New Year, a time when many people make resolutions to workout more and to get into better shape. Over the past few years, there have been a number of great [...]
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Gear Institute Announces Gear of the Year for 2014
Posted by Unknown on Monday, December 22, 2014
If you're still looking for that last minute Christmas gift for the outdoor adventurer in your life, and could use a little extra help, that perhaps the Gear Institute could be of assistance. The website, which is dedicated [...]
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Gear Closet: Armpocket Flash Smartphone Armband for Runners
Posted by Unknown on Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Still looking for a last minute gift for the runner in your life? Than you may want to consider the new Flash armband from Armpocket, a protective case designed for larger smartphones that comes with a couple of nice extra [...]
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Gear Closet: Camelbak Forge
Posted by Unknown on Thursday, December 11, 2014
Do you have a coffee-loving adventurer on your shopping list this holiday season? If so, you might want to consider picking up a Forge travel mug from CamelBak, the same company that makes hydration packs for just about [...]
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ExWeb Mountaineering Round Table Part 2: Cameras, Video, and Staying Powered Up
Posted by Unknown
Explorers Web has posted the second part of their technology round table, in which they discuss how some of the top mountaineers and explorers in the world stay connected while on their expeditions, while also documenting [...]
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Victorinox Creates the Perfect Watch for Adventurers
Posted by Unknown on Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Outdoor adventurers and explorers looking for the perfect timepiece to accompany them on their next adventure will definitely want to checkout the I.N.O.X from Victorinox. The rugged, yet beautiful, watch has been designed [...]
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Gear Closet: Kenu Highline for iPhone 6
Posted by Unknown
Awhile back I posted a review of the Kenu Highline, a product that was designed to bring a measure of safety and security to your iPhone when used in the outdoors. The concept behind the Highline is that it acts as a safety [...]
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Video: An Outdoor Adventure Through the U.S. and Canada
Posted by Unknown on Friday, December 5, 2014
When Andy Best, a rising star in the outdoor photography world, set out on a road trip earlier this year, he had no idea the places his adventure would take him. Andy spent three weeks traveling through Albert, Canada, and five U.S. states, shooting [...]
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Adventure Tech: Sonim XP7 Ruggedized Smartphone
Posted by Unknown
Adventure travelers and outdoor enthusiasts looking for the ultimate smartphone to take with them on their excursions may want to check out the new Sonim XP7, a device built to withstand just about any type of punishment, [...]
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The Adventure Blog Holiday Shopping Guide
Posted by Unknown on Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Thanksgiving is always a great time here in the States. Friends and family gather together to catch-up with one another, enjoy some great food, and relax for a few days. But, it also kicks off the frenzy of the holiday shopping [...]
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Antarctica 2014: Bitterly Cold Temps and More Arrivals on the Ice
Posted by Unknown on Tuesday, November 25, 2014
The 2014 Antarctic season is in full swing now, with more teams setting off for the South Pole amidst "brutally cold" temperatures and high winds. Even during the austral summer, conditions on the frozen continent [...]
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Gear Closet: 5.11 Tactical Rush 12 Backpack
Posted by Unknown on Monday, November 24, 2014
As I mentioned in a previous blog post, a few weeks back – just before I left for Ecuador – my friends at 5.11 Tactical were kind enough to ship me a box filled with all kinds of goodies. Amongst them were the Stryke Pants, [...]
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