Tag archive: outdoor

A wood-burning camping stove is great for adventurers, but it's not exactly the most innovative product out there. At least that's what you'd think. A camping stove that is lightweight and small is a feat in itself, but what about one that could also charge your gadgets? If that's your dream then you're in luck, because the BioLite camping stove ($129) does both.  The BioLite stove works in a traditional manner by… Read More

One of our favorite minimalist brands, Nau, has paired up with luxury outdoor brand Snow Peak for two new items that would make perfect gifts for that minimal, outdoorsy type on your holiday gift list. The first is the Snow Peak Flask ($160), which has a sleek and simple design and is made from lightweight and ultra-tough, fine-grade titanium for ultimate durability. The limited-edition flask is non-allergenic and resistant to corrosion, and… Read More

  Besides some interesting shapes and technical improvements, tents aren't a place that we usually look for innovative and artistic design. They are usually designed like most outdoorsy tents that you would find at your local REI and consists of one or two basic, uninteresting colors. The folks over at Fieldcandy have decided that simply being able to choose whether your tent is blue or green doesn't really cut it when it comes to… Read More

Most of us have become accustomed to carrying at least one or two useful items on the keychain that holds our everyday house and car keys. Usually those things are either a tiny USB drive (at least for us tech people) or a handy bottle opener, or both. Sometimes you might run into something that requires something a little more on the tough side. That's where the EDC Kit from Kaufmann Mercantile ($42) comes into play. This keychain kit,… Read More

One of the many benefits of having a smartphone that is thin enough and light enough to carry anywhere in the palm of your hand, is being able to use it to help track and learn about your own fitness regimen, assuming that you have one. There are plenty of apps in the Apple App Store that let you track how far and how fast you run based on GPS, and there are also plenty of external devices (watches, monitors) that help track those same things,… Read More

There's nothing quite like waking up on the beach as the sun rises, ready for a day of surfing the waves. We're kidding. We actually have no idea what that's like, but we can assume that it's pretty great. Unfortunately, there isn't a lot of gear designed for sleeping on or near the beach and then embarking on a long day of wave-catching. Well, when it comes to beach shelter, the smartly-designed WaveCave surf… Read More

Announced earlier today, GoPro released details on the launch of the HD Hero2 digital video camera. This camera is the successor to the HD Hero, a 5-megapixel camera that shot 1080p HD video. The HD Hero2 has been bumped up to 11-megapixels and can also shoot at eight or five megapixels to save on memory space. GoPro claims that the camera has an image processor that's twice as fast at the original HD Hero. They also claim that the lens… Read More

While the leaves piling up in your yard or on top of your car windshield may not be very convincing, one of the best things about entering the fall season is no doubt seeing the colors change. With the cooler weather comes an array of autumn colors that can contribute to beautiful views all around the country. Whether you're a photographer or just like to take in beautiful scenery, it's well worth the effort to find a sought-after… Read More

This isn't just any old scuba mask you might find in the toy bin at your local community pool. Take a second look and you'll realize that this beast of a mask has an attached camera that sits right between the lenses. Unlike most underwater cameras and recording devices, this mask records what you see without requiring the user to constantly frame the shot by moving a camera around. This makes the mask easy fun for recording your… Read More

With so many DT staffers located in the Pacific Northwest, surrounded by beautiful greenery, waterfalls, and viewpoints that are surprisingly close to the city center, hiking is one of our favorite nice-weather activities. While it can be done successfully year-round, now that the sun is out and the skies are blue, going for a long hike always seems like a great idea. With medium-to-long day hikes in mind, we've created a packing list with… Read More

The weather is changing, and if you live in a temperate climate, cherry blossoms are probably falling like snowflakes. Spring is the perfect time to take your lady, your family, or hey, even some guy friends, on a picnic in the outdoors. The air is fresh and clean, and it's not hot enough yet to attract hoards of bugs to your spread. Follow our carefully-planned packing list and whoever you bring along will be impressed by your picnic… Read More

Losing your keys or another important object in a body of water is never fun. Whether you are participating in fast-paced water sports of some kind or simply lounging on your friend's sailboat, the danger of losing your keys or wallet into the deep abyss is enough to make anyone worry. Usually those things are lost forever, but not if you are the dorky (but smart) guy who happened to attach a WaterBuoy ($13) to the important item. This… Read More

To many dog owners, their beloved pets are part of the family and just as important as any other member. So why not put as much effort into keeping them safe as you would your youngster? A German engineering team has come up with a device that aims to protect dogs and allow pet owners to take their dogs more places without worrying about safety. The Glowdoggie ($40+) LED collar fits around your dog's neck to make your pet easy to see… Read More

As the number of electronics in your home or office seems to increase exponentially each year, so does the number of tangled, disorganized cords that can get in your way. Nothing is worse than spending hours detangling cords just trying to figure out which one goes to the device you are trying to unplug. If only you had some Gear Ties ($6 for 2) to keep your cords and wires in check. These handy ties are made from sturdy rubber with a bendable… Read More