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Big Buddy Bike

Big Buddy Bike claims to be the first electric balance bike built for adults

Lacking pedals of any kind the Big Buddy Bike is the first electric balance bike designed exclusively for adults.
Gooloo G2000 Portable Jump Starter

This portable jump-starter claims to be the most powerful ever made

The Gooloo G2000 is a portable jump starter for your car that can also charge laptops, smartphones, tablets, and other devices.
Buzz Aldrin Solar Backpack

Buzz Aldrin’s solar backpack will get you ready for a mission to Mars

The legendary Buzz Aldrin has teamed up with Spraygrounds to produce a line of Mars inspired gear that includes a solar powered backpack.
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Hunker down safely in 60 mph winds, inside The North Face’s Geodome 4

The new Geodome 4 tent from The North Face is lightweight, strong, easy to assemble, and can withstand high winds.
Revean Heated Gloves

These battery-powered heated gloves will keep your hands warm for 6 hours

Revean jumps into the heated glove market with a new option that can keep your hands warm for more than six hours on a single charge.
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High fashion meets the outdoors in this $2,500 North Face jacket

The North Face has joined forces with designer Junya Watanabe and fashion label Comme des Garçons to create the Terra 65 jacket.
Eva All-Foam

Crescent Moon’s updated Eva All-Foam snowshoes gain more traction

Crescent Moon has updated its Eva All-Foam snowshoes, delivering solid improvements to the groundbreaking product.
Hydro Flask soft coolers

Hydro Flask expands its soft cooler line with two portable options

Hydro Flask has expanded its line of soft coolers by adding two new options to the line-up, including the 15-liter Soft Cooler Pack and 18-liter Soft Cooler Tote.
OnCore Genius smart golf ball

The OnCore smart golf ball can take your game to the next level

The OnCore Genius smart golf ball includes a number of high-tech features that can help make you a much better golfer.
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Outwarmer is the heated jacket to get you through this long winter

Outwarmer is a waterproof jacket that uses a USB battery pack to power heating elements to keep the wearer warm in cold conditions.
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‘La Torche’ may be the most beautiful surf film of the year

This beautiful video, entitled Le Torche, takes us to Pointe de la Torche in France for night surfing while illuminated with neon lights.
Luminiser lantern

The Luminiser is a lantern that uses a tea candle to power its LED light

The Luminiser is a new camp lantern that powers its LED light using nothing more than the heat generated from a tea candle.
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Tag along on French skier Candide Thovex’s quest to ski the world

Pro skier Candide Thovex and automaker Audi have teamed up to prove you don't need snow to ski the world, as the French skier glides down just about any surface he can find.
Alpha hydrogen cell fuel ebike

Who needs a battery? Pricey Alpha is first ebike powered by a hydrogen fuel cell

Pragma Industries has introduced the first ebike to be powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, making the Alpha more efficient than regular models.
Vintage Electric Scrambler

The Vintage Electric Scrambler is an ebike built for adventure

Vintage Electric's Scrambler is an ebike designed for use off-road with speeds that can reach 36 mph in "race mode."
Quicksilver Pacsafe travel bags

Quiksilver and Pacsafe join forces to create new travel bags for boarders

Surf apparel brand Quiksilver has teamed up with travel bag manufacturer Pacsafe on a new line of travel bags designed for boarders.
Sweatcoin

Sweatcoin is the fitness app that pays you in digital currency to work out

Sweatcoin is a new fitness app that rewards users for working out with "sweatcoins" that can be used to purchase real items.
Spin ebikes

Bikesharing app Spin adds pedal-assist ebikes for urban commuters

Bikesharing app Spin has added the option for commuters to use electric bikes to help navigate through urban environments more efficiently.
Giga Jacket

Giga is the down jacket that comes stuffed with 16 useful features

Launched on Kickstarter, Giga is a down jacket that has 16 useful features, including pockets for smartphones, detachable hood, and more.

Goal Zero’s next-gen Yeti Lithium power stations are packed with new features

The new Goal Zero Yeti Lithium power stations feature a more powerful AC inverter for cleaner energy and better compatibility.
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Crazy Russian YouTuber opens sleeping bag in a can dating back to 1952

A YouTuber calling himself the Crazy Russian opens a sleeping bag in a can that was issued by the U.S. government back in 1952.
Goal Zero Yeti app

Goal Zero adds Wi-Fi and mobile app compatibility to Yeti power stations

At the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show, Goal Zero has unveiled new Yeti Power Stations equipped with WiFi and mobile app computability.
Columbia Olympic Uniforms

Columbia’s Olympic ski team uniforms adeptly combine form and function

Columbia sportswear has revealed the official uniforms of Olympic ski teams from the U.S., Canada, Brazil, and others.
Reebok Flexweave

Reebok’s durable Flexweave may be the future of athletic shoes

Reebok's new Flexweave fabrics uses a figure-8 design to weave interlocked strands of fibers to create a material that is strong and light.
MyFAK

My Medic’s rugged first-aid kit is a must-have for your outdoor adventures

MyFAK is a complete first-aid kit that comes in a rugged case to take with you on all of your outdoor adventures.
speed riding chamonix night

Speed riding blends skiing with paragliding and is the next great extreme sport

Speed riding down the Bossons Glacier above Chamonix, skier Valentin Delluc makes a night run with an illuminated paragliding wing.
Riese & Müller Roadster

The Roadster ebike does its best to hide that it carries an electric motor

With its new Roadster model Riese & Müller used "e-stetics" to design an electric bike that looks like a traditional urban cruiser.
Therma-a-Rest Sleeping Bags

Therm-a-Rest’s new line of sleeping bags has something for every camper

Therm-a-Rest has created a new line of sleeping bags with an option for campers to use in every season, including the winter.
Crave 365 Protective Jacket

Crave’s 365 Protective Jacket will keep daredevils safer during a spill

Crave's 365 Protective Jacket uses anti-abrasion technology to keep snowboarders and motorcyclists safer during a wipeout.
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Upgrade your bike helmet with this smart device

Ahead is a device that connects to any bike helmet, turning it into a smart helmet with the ability to make phone calls and more.
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SnowSearch wants to be your one-stop shop for booking ski trips

SnowSearch is a new online outlet for booking ski trips, including accommodations, lift tickets, gear shipping, and much more.
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Backcountry skier covers 2.5 million vertical feet in a single year

In 2016, backcountry skier Aaron Rice set a new record for skiing uphill by covering more than 2.5 million vertical feet in a single year.
Kai Lenny hydrofoil

Watch Kai Lenny and Jaime O’Brien hydrofoil big waves at Oahu’s Banzai Pipeline

Big wave surfers Kai Lenny and Jaime O'Brien head to Pipeline on the north shore of Oahu to hydrofoil some gnarly surf.
Inrigo Camera Bag

Inrigo is the high-tech camera bag designed to keep moisture at bay

The Inrigo waterproof camera bag can protect lens and camera bodies from excess moisture with the help of a Bluetooth humidity sensor.
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Tentnest gives you the perks of both a hammock and a tent while camping

Tentnest takes the best elements of a hammock, adds some tent-like qualities, and merges them together to create a new option for campers.
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Watch these night skiers use headlamps to light their way down the mountain

Pro skiers Bruno Compagnet and Layla Kerley go night skiing in Chamonix using nothing but headlamps to light their way.
Hydrorush

If you ever wanted to crush QBs like J.J. Watt, try Reebok’s Hydrorush shoe

With its liquid-foam midsole, the Hydrorush absorbs heel strike impact, providing comfort and protection during training.
Geekey

Somehow, the Geekey squeezes 16 different tools into a single key design

Geekey is a tiny multitool that attaches to a keychain and includes a bottle opener, screwdrivers, wrenches, and much more.