Luxor Mini flashlight bundles auto-focusing beam into a pocket-sized package

The Luxor Mini flashlight takes the on-the-fly focusing of the Luxor 2 and packages it in a pocket-sized package.

News         March 29, 2017

XStrada Ultra Fat Bike brings the pedal power of an ebike to backcountry riding

Xstrada's Ultra Fat Bike mixes the power of a dirt bike with the performance of a fat tire bike to deliver the ultimate mountain bike.

News         March 28, 2017

Meet the Nano 2 — a clamshell dome tent that opens and closes like a baby carriage

The Nano 2 tent from Mollusc takes the familiar dome tent we know and love and turns it on its heels with an innovative clamshell design.

News         March 27, 2017

REI sets camp in the hammock market with the Quarter Dome Air hammock

In producing its first hammock, REI leveraged what it knows best -- tents -- and used that expertise to produce the Quarter Dome Air hammock.

News         March 25, 2017

Enjoy ample sleeping and storage space in REI’s newest Quarter Dome tent

Lightweight livability is how REI describes its new Quarter Dome tent which packs 28 percent more living space into a compact frame.

News         March 25, 2017

Texas grand jury finds that a GIF can be considered a weapon

In a first-of-its-kind case, a Texas grand jury this week ruled that an animated GIF sent via Twitter can be considered a deadly weapon.

News         March 22, 2017

Innovative Eva all-foam snowshoes launch via Kickstarter

Colorado-based Crescent Moon is shaking up the snowshoe industry with its new Eva All-Foam Snowshoes that fit like a sneaker.

News         March 20, 2017

Topo Designs unveils its backpacking, hiking, and travel-friendly Tech Pants

Topo Designs' new 4-pocket Tech Pants stretch to fit your active lifestyle of hiking, backpacking, and traveling.

News         March 17, 2017

You had a good run, duct tape, but this Lego tape is just way more fun

The tape is designed with a series of bumps that are compatible with Lego, Mega Bloks, Kreo, and other toy brick building systems.

News         March 16, 2017

Pro Concept Gear activewear keeps you cool during training, protects phone

Startup PCG is developing a line of activewear with conveniently placed pouches that hold your phone securely without impeding your exercise.

News         March 14, 2017

Trokia’s backpackable three-point hammock lets you relax anywhere trees are found

The Troika uses a three-point attachment system that gets you off the ground while providing a flat, comfortable surface on which to sleep.

News         March 13, 2017

Bear Bowl cook pot weighs less than cell phone and folds down to the size of your wallet

The Bear Bowl from Bear Minimum is the world's first backpacking pot small enough to fit in your pocket, and is perfect for camping.

News         March 11, 2017

Meet RAMBO, the Army’s badass new 3D-printed grenade launcher

Researchers at the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development, and Engineering Center this week announced they successful developed and fired a 3D-printed grenade from a 3D-printed grenade launcher.

News         March 10, 2017

Hypar looks to hyperbolas for its innovative folding kayak

Hypar sets its foldable kayak apart with a unique hull shape that is razor sharp at the stern and wide at the bow.

News         March 10, 2017

Stainproof and packable Trailhead Adventure Pant launches on Kickstarter

Coalatree is kickstarting the the Trailhead Adventure Pant, a must-have piece of clothing for hiking wardrobe.

News         March 9, 2017

Meet Skycamp, a treehouse-style tent designed for your car

The Skycamp is described as an "an expandable tree house on wheels, " and that is a pretty accurate description.

News         March 2, 2017

New holster sensor detects when a cop’s weapon is drawn, turns on nearby body cams

Axon, a division of Taser, is expanding its law enforcement lineup with the Signal Sidearm, a new gun holster sensor that turns on all nearby body cams when a gun has been removed from a holster.

News         February 28, 2017

Boston Dynamics shows off first official video of its new wheel-footed robot

Boston Dynamics is known for its freakish four-legged robots, but the robotics manufacturer has outdone itself in its latest endeavor -- an experimental wheeled robot that came straight from your nightmares.

News         February 27, 2017

Deter bicycle thieves with this textile-based cable from Tex-Lock

Say hello to Tex-Lock, a flexible and lightweight cable lock that is secure as existing metal locks but at a fraction of the weight.

News         February 13, 2017

New insulation material merges the warmth of down with the water resistance of synthetics

PrimaLoft is changing the face of insulation with its new Black ThermoPlume Insulation, which has the warmth of down and the water resistance of synthetics.

News         February 8, 2017

Swarm AI correctly predicted the outcome of Super Bowl LI, right down to the final score

Artificial intelligence software accurately predicted the outcome of the Super Bowl right down to the 34-28 score.

News         February 6, 2017

Stay hydrated on the go: Mazama Designs introduces easy-to-use reservoirs

Mazama Designs improved its lineup with high-capacity water reservoirs and a closure system that allows you to fill your bladder on the go.

News         February 1, 2017

New pig-human hybrid embryos could be used to grow transplantable organs and tissues

The creation of an embryo with pig and human cells is a leap forward for the field of regenerative medicine.

News         January 27, 2017

Patent application suggests Apple might be eyeing the vaping industry

A patent application suggests that Apple may be eyeing the booming vaping industry with its own high-tech vaporizer unit.

News         January 27, 2017

Ahnu phases out its men's boot styles, releases women's lineup with Teva

Ahnu is turning over a new leaf in the new year. As of January 1, the footwear maker is discontinuing its men's shoe collection and is partnering with Teva on its new Ahnu by Teva lineup of women's shoes.

News         January 16, 2017

This 8-propeller monster megadrone can lift 500 pounds

The new Griff 300 is pushing the bounds of what a drone can accomplish with its monster chassis and 8-propeller design.

News         January 10, 2017

Monoprice just unleashed a bundle of new 3D printers – and one is just $150

Monoprice announced at CES that it was expanding its 3D printing lineup with several new printer models that target both home and professional users.

News         January 5, 2017

Stay warm and dry with Cumulus’ new hydrophobic down jacket for women

Polish outdoor clothing manufacturer Cumulus is trying to solve the problem of down coats becoming wet with a hydrophobic down insulation.

News         January 4, 2017

Here are the craziest, most groundbreaking scientific achievements of 2016

The year 2016 logged some very exciting breakthroughs in science and technology -- we are closer than ever to an effective cancer cure, we soon will have self-driving cars and we possibly found the home planet for our alien brethren.

Features         December 31, 2016

Oboz's updated insulated footwear offer new high and low cuts for 2017

Outdoor footwear maker Oboz is heating up its winter 2017 lineup with three new insulated boots that run the gamut with technical hiking boots.

News         December 27, 2016

Appalachian Ultralight introduces seven new crazy lightweight backpacks

Appalachian Ultralight this week announced its new lineup of ultralight backpacks, which features the 6-ounce, 30L Balloon backpack and more.

News         December 22, 2016

Italian engineers build a safety-first terrain park in just three hours

Avoiding serious injury at a terrain park may become easier. An Italian engineer designed a jump that's safe no matter how long you hang in the air.

News         November 30, 2016

LitraTorch is the go anywhere, do anything light for your next outdoor adventure

Litra took its lighting know-how and used it to create the LitraTorch, a rugged and versatile 2200-lumen lighting system for the outdoors.

News         November 5, 2016

PWR: an Interchangeable battery system for cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts

Thanks to Knog and its new PWR battery system, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the convenience of an interchangeable battery system.

News         November 5, 2016

CompREST is a compactable foam camping mattress that sucks in a good way

Say goodbye to leaky air mattresses with CompREST, a vacuum-seal camping mattress that mixes the portability of an air mattress with the durability of foam.

News         October 28, 2016

Solo Stove Bonfire is a portable fire pit for your backyard or campsite

The Solo Stove Bonfire is a portable fire pit that promises to produce the most beautiful and efficient fire that outdoor lovers have seen.

News         October 24, 2016

A drone flying with a 1,000-Watt LED is the best thing you'll watch today

Photographer Daniel Riley equipped a drone with the brightest flashlight you've ever seen. What happens when he begins filming is nothing short of amazing.

News         October 24, 2016

PhiPal is a performance tracker for your helmet that could also save your life

After a skiing accident nearly took his life, Carlo Ciaramelletti PhiPal, a helmet clip-on that combines a performance tracker with an emergency beacon.

Health & Fitness         October 24, 2016