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Whether it’s when you’re camping out by the car or when the power goes out, a portable power station can be a lifesaver. Our choice for the best portable power station is the Goal Zero Yeti 400 , which we believe is the perfect choice for camping, with enough power to keep all your devices (phones, laptops, tablets) charged up and any essential lanterns powered, any time you need.
Trail running is a serious sport, and one that requires gear and skill all of its own. Take it high up into alpine territory, and that becomes truer than ever. Regular trail running shoes won’t deliver the traction, flexibility or coverage that those high-altitude conditions demand, and any trail runner heading to those high elevations will soon find themselves reaching for dedicate shoes that can handle the rugged terrain and moisture they’ll be sure to find up there. Our pick? The Salomon S-Lab XA Alpine.
a Flieger watch is a German pilot’s watch, created originally in 1941 for the German Luftwaffe. Flieger literally means “flyer” in German, so it’s essentially the same as calling it a pilot’s watch; you might also see them referred to as Beobachtungs-Uhren, referring to the unit where they originated.
Now that you’ve equipped yourself with the best kayak (or packraft) you could afford, it’s time to start looking at a kayak anchor to go with it. If the thought of need an anchor for your kayak never crossed your mind, you are probably not alone; it’s not something you’ll need for every voyage you attempt – especially not day trips. But when you want to be able to “idle” in one place (think kayak fishing) in your kayak or raft or will find yourself frequently getting out of the boat and don’t want to pull it out everytime (think overnight trips), a good anchor will be an essential part of your trip. Here are our picks for the best kayak anchors of 2018.
GoPro just hasn’t been at the top of their game the past couple of years. Oh sure, they’ve been putting in as much effort as usual, but with the sheer amount of drones, phones and other cameras and recording devices out there, it can be hard for anyone to compete. Even their drone, the Karma Quadcopter, ended up being kind of a flop - and GoPro doesn't have flops. In an effort to get themselves back in the game, however, GoPro has come back with the new Hero7 Black.
Peak Design start out a few years back making straight-up photography gear, like their classic Capture Clip, which revolutionized the way in which we all carried our DSLR’s on outdoor adventures. We have multiple editions of the Capture and use them regularly, in conjunction with their ultra-handy Slide strap.
For $199 and $299 respectively, the Amazon Echo Link and Echo Link Amp turn your high-end speaker system into a full-on, fully-connected smart audio system.
Remember the Polaroid OneStep2? Polaroid’s new throwback instant camera that actually printed photos instantly on i-Type and 600 film, just like the cameras you grew up idolizing? Well, it turned out to be a major hit, and Polaroid has decided to continue with the platform, upgrading it for late-2018 with the new OneStep+
Sneakerboots are becoming more and more popular all the time, with everybody from Timberland to Under Armor getting in on the action. Forsake, a Boston-based outdoor lifestyle brand, makes sneakerboots like no other; shoes that actually look as casual and stylish as an everyday pair of sneakers but don’t sacrifice one lick of performance. Case in point: The Forsake Range High and Range Low.
Watches can be expensive, and not everybody has the budget to invest in a really high-end model. And if we’re being honest, we wouldn’t even want to necessarily spend as much on a watch as the asking price for this Seiko Prospex Samurai.
Summer is winding down, and maybe it’s already over in your neck of the woods. That may mean the end of barbecues and other warm-weather activities, but it certainly doesn’t mean the end of your outdoor expeditions; Fall and Winter are prime time for alpine excursions, and we’re just getting geared up for another cold-weather season.
We love EDC knives as much as the next guy – if not more. Which is why we’re always looking at adding new ones to our collection. Whether light and affordable or worth spending half a week’s paycheck on, here are a few of the coolest EDC knives we’re looking at right now.
Remember Vollebak? Their the British company behind such hi-tech, over-engineered, almost-ridiculous jackets and pieces of gear as the world’s first glass bead jacket and this glow-in-the-dark hoodie. Now, it looks like they’re back with something just as exciting and innovative: a graphene jacket.
Have you ever had trouble deciding between a kayak or a canoe for your waterborne adventures? Looks like the folks at Old Town have, because they decided to go ahead and create a canoe/kayak hybrid – the Old Town NEXT – and have deemed it the Future of Paddling.
Yeti keeps expanding their lineup, it appears, and appears to be challenging GoRuck in the EDC pack space. The new 26-liter, all-purpose Tocayo backpack features a sleek, minimal design similar to the GoRuck GR1, and features a rugged, waterproof outer body for the demands of even the toughest gigs.
3D printing is becoming pretty popular, and these days you can get your hands on virtually anything from 3D-printed shoes to AR-15’s. There still isn’t, however, a lot of 3D-printed outdoor gear; it’s just not something you see very often and to be honest, there isn’t a huge demand for it.
We’ve definitely seen our fair share of minimalist wallets, and it feels like we see newer, simpler ones all the time. But the Decadent Minimalist DM1 really takes the cake. It’s literally just a single piece of metal – aluminum, nickel or titanium, CNC-machined – with zero moving parts, straps, hinges, screws or magnets. Just a one-sided frame.
There’s no shortage of rooftop tents for your car, but most of them are limited to just two people, maybe three at the most. The iKamper SkyCamp, however, wants to make car camping accessible for the whole family.
Carrying a camera on a strap can be somewhat awkward and uncomfortable on the trails if it’s swinging around and knocking into things. Sticking your camera in your pack, however, makes it hard to access when you need it – meaning you’ll miss great shots and those perfect moments.
Ever wanted to be Iron Man? Fly around in your own jet suit? Well now you can, with this real-life jet suit from Gravity Industries. Nicknamed Daedalus, after the legend of Greek mythology, and powered by five, kerosene-powered mini jet engines, the Jet Suit puts out roughly 1000 bhp, flies at a max speed of 32 miles an hour and can technically reach altitudes of over 12,000 feet
If you’re looking for something purely fun to add to your days on the range....add this one to the list of Things-You-Never-Asked-For-But-Totally-Want-Anyway. The Can Cannon Soda Can Launcher is exactly what the name implies – a soda can launcher.
While going off the grid is often the best part of any trip outdoors, it’s still a good idea to have some form of backup communication – preferably satellite. There’s no shortage of good options for satellite communication devices out there, but the Bivystick is the newest one on the block, and perhaps one of the most convenient and easiest to use.
Tentsile tents are already known for being versatile tents that work anywhere with trees – suspended from trees instead of set up on the ground, sort of like a hammock-tent combo. But the new Universe tent is probably the coolest, as it can be setup virtually anywhere – in the air, on the ground, or even floating on water like a pontoon raft. Seriously. You won’t have to worry about finding an appropriate place to set up the tent, as it will work virtually anywhere, just like a regular tent.
The Vargo Hexagon Wood Stove isn't your typical butane-burning, backpacking camp stove, but the unique design is one of the best we’ve seen; it eliminates any need for fuel and lets you burn whatever fuel – wood, twigs, shavings – you can find near your campsite in a hot, fast, compact and efficient fire.