With the popularity of Stand Up Paddleboarding, or SUP, taking off the past several years, we are beginning to see some fun and innovative accessories and adaptations to the sport. Arrows Inflatable is coming out with the iRIG ONE, an inflatable rig that will turn a paddle [Read more]

You probably know Vibram from those Five Finger barefoot shoes. But their bread and butter is actually developing the best shoe soles on the market and integrating them onto the products of many of the biggest shoe brands. Vibram just announced a breakthrough new sole [Read more]

If you are tired of continuously packing and repacking your clothes while travelling, you might be interested in the Shelfpack. Shelfpack is a piece of luggage that has four collapsible shelves that extend up into a vertical position, allowing you to organize and have [Read more]

With the ski season now going strong this season so far, you might be in the market for your first set, or a new set for your quiver to cover some new terrain. We will be showcasing some of the new equipment from various manufacturers. Below, you will find the new releases [Read more]

Snow is starting to fly and ski resorts are starting to open. Forecasts are calling for above average snow this season. If you are thinking about getting a new ski setup, we will be posting the 2015/16 lineups from many of the ski manufacturers. We start with Dynastar, a [Read more]

Schwalbe's G-One is one of several new offerings by Schwalbe for different uses that feature their "Tubeless Easy Microskin" technology. Schwalbe claims their Tubeless Easy system mounts better and requires less shaking and repeated shaking to seat the tire beads. MicroSkin [Read more]

Italian cycling clothing manufacturer Castelli has released a line of travel luggage designed for the serious cyclist. Four years in the making, Castelli solicited feedback from pro cyclists about what traditional luggage lacked for their specific usage. The result is the [Read more]

Anyone who rides needs to have a reliable hand pump or CO2 system to fix flats when biking. And know how to use it. I had some bad experiences with CO2 inflators in the past, with the cartridges invariably shooting off all of their contents before I could even attach them [Read more]

Goal Zero, makers of portable solar power products, have begun working with other companies to integrate solar power into their products under their Solar Ready Partnership program. Goal Zero offers a selection of systems that you can piece together to power and recharge [Read more]

One of the coolest uses for drones, UAVs, or whatever else you want to call them, is for action sports. They are rapidly showing up in all sorts of places - competitions, promotional videos, TV broadcasts, you name it. Traditional camera setups require expensive equipment [Read more]

Clif Bar has rolled out a new product category, called Organic Energy Food. Using real-food ingredients, the flavors were inspired by the home recipes of Team Clif Bar athletes to supply energy and satisfy cravings. The focus is on two types of activities: Go Fast, or high [Read more]

With this scratch off, you are always a winner because you have been places. This 36"x23" glossy poster has a gold foil coating over all of the countries of the world. Every time you check a country off your to-visit list, scratch it off to reveal the colored layer below. [Read more]

What better way to enjoy a craft beer than having one in a handcrafted pint glass? North Drinkware, a trio of Portland transplants with over 30 years of product design, engineering, and marketing experience, created a beverage delivery device that celebrates an icon of the [Read more]

The new Kodiak portable power bank from Outdoor Tech might be one of those must-have items for your next trip or outdoor adventure. It is essentially a rechargeable 6000 mA lithium-ion battery that can charge up your tablet, smart phone, action camera, GPS, headlamp - [Read more]

Saris has a new tray style hitch rack that is half the weight of similar types of bike racks. The Freedom SuperClamp is available in both 2- and 4-bike versions. The 2-bike rack weighs only 32 lbs, with a weight capacity of 60 pounds per bike. The 4-bike version is 63 lbs, [Read more]

Handlebar tape is a bike accessory that usually boils down to personal preference to each rider. I am willing to bet that most people find a tape that works for them, and they stick to it. Maybe they will change colors just to shake things up, or if they have a new bike or [Read more]

I love compression gear. Calf sleeves, tights, socks…you name it and I’ll wear it while I’m running. I truly believe that compression helps thwart muscle fatigue and boost recovery time. I had been wanting to try out a pair of compression arm sleeves for [Read more]

ZEAL Optics, based in Boulder, Colorado, are more known for their high-tech goggles, like their models with GPS heads up display built in. But they also make performance and lifestyle sunglasses as well. Touting their focus on sustainability, they have a line of sunglasses [Read more]

Chrome is releasing a series of Knurled Welded Waterproof Rolltop bags this Spring (2014), perfect for bike camping, adventure biking and commuting in all types of weather. Rolltop bags are perfect for keeping the wet out, and for allowing you to compact (or expand) the bag [Read more]

Salomon is introducing a new ski for pure backcountry performance. The Q BC Lab ski is ideal for touring the flats, skinning uphill and flying down. A full-length poplar wood core reinforced with a CFX Superfiber (carbon/flax laminate), and a honeycomb tip keeps the skis [Read more]

We have been covering cross country ski offerings that give versatility of use. Fischer has a range of products meant for light backcountry use called "Offtrack Cruising." We also recently added the Adventure 60 model from this line, which can be used both in or off track. [Read more]

We have been covering some of the current and upcoming models of cross country skis that are designed for a bit of versatility in using on-track and light backcountry. Fischer has a ski set-up for just that kind of versatility, the Adventure [Read more]

Atomic Skis is venturing into the ski apparel market for the first time in Fall 2014. Their debut will be comprised of three lines of tiered technologies and price points: Cliffline, Ridgeline, and Timberline. All are designed specifically for skiers, not as do-it-all [Read more]

The new JetForce avalanche bag technology eliminates the issues with the standard avy bags, because they don't use compressed-gas-cylinders. Instead, the system operates using a rechargeable lithium-ion battery powered fan, the first of its kind. The fan spins at 60,000rpms [Read more]

Sugoi is launching a new line of apparel for Fall 2014 for their Zap Bike Collection that revolutionizes visibility for cyclists. The products will feature their Pixel fabric, which in addition to being waterproof is woven with micro-glass beads that illuminate and flash [Read more]

Julbo, a 126 year old company, touts itself as being the largest provider of technical, photochromic goggle lenses on the market. Always seeking to build on the versatility and performance of their photochromic lenses, they announced their new Snow Tiger lens to be released [Read more]

POC, a company with a strong background in safety and who previously made a name for themselves with skiing and mountain biking products, is launching full-force into the road biking market. This spring, POC will be debuting their AVIP road-specific line. AVIP stands for [Read more]

Mammut unveiled the Alyeska GTX Pro Realization Pants, which have an integrated climbing harness built in. Yes, you read that correctly. Mammut recently released their Realization Shorts and Pants with the same built in harness, and the GTX Pro version adds GORE-TEX® Pro [Read more]

Helly Hansen revealed their Spectrum Jacket, suited to perform in any condition on or off piste. This great looking jacket has the look of a Helly technical jacket and is fully loaded with techy features for those that are serious about their fun. 2 ply Helly Tech® [Read more]

Snow helmets with integrated googles are hit or miss. In many cases they are really just a visor that retracts up into the helmet, and do not always provide the most comfortable fit when down on the face. Bolle's new Osmoz helmet with integrated goggle, is an example of a [Read more]

One great product we saw at the SIA Snow Show was the Snowmule pack, fresh off of winning a gold medal at the ISPO sports product show. The idea of the Snowmule pack is to make a day at the resorts with your kids more enjoyable. The inventor, Kevin Stevens, could not find a [Read more]

A product launching this year aims to simplify some problems inherent in capturing action video. AIMe is a robotic device that operates remotely to automatically film a subject, and keeps them framed in the shot. Whether you are alone and want to film yourself nailing a big [Read more]

It is hard to imagine geeking out over a tool that has been around for over 6,000 years. But a Norweigan company set out to create a stronger, lighter, more durable and ergonomic snowshoe from scratch. The result is the Fimbulvetr, which means "Great Winter" in Old Norse. [Read more]

For those that wish they had more time in the day to get things done, or suffer from jetlag, a new gadget just successfully emerged from a Kickstarter campaign that the company claims will change your life. The NeuroOn is a sleep mask paired with a smartphone app that [Read more]

Salsa is raising the stakes in the fat bike market with their 2014 Mukluk TI fat bike. The Mukluk TI features an all titanium frame, to lower weight but still provide strength and durability. The innovative Alternator dropouts gives adaptability to run this as a [Read more]

The new STM Velo 2 is a do-it-all kind of messenger bag that is deceivingly chock full of features. Don't let the "Velo" name fool you into thinking this is just another bike styled messenger bag. It could easily be used as one, though. But it's features and styling make [Read more]

A look at this season's updated Rossignol BC 70 Cross Country ski [Read more]

New for Winter 2013/14, Rossignol released a new off trail cross country ski line meant to fill the gap between their versatile Evo Tour and Backcountry [Read more]

Do you experience problems such as tired or sore feet while hiking, walking, skiing, riding a bike, or even just standing for long periods during work? You may be able to benefit from getting shoe inserts (aka insoles or footbeds). Even back or knee aches could possibly [Read more]

Despite all of the official mounts available from GoPro for their action cameras, there just is not enough to meet every potential need for mounting or capturing possible points of view. It goes without saying that enterprising DIY'ers and entrepreneurs have come up with [Read more]

What is almost as good as getting new gear? Making money on your old gear. And of course, the funds gained from clearing out your old gear can be put toward your new stuff. Which might make your significant other slightly less upset. You can go the eBay route; but I can't [Read more]

For Spring/Summer 2014, Kelty has designed a new backpacking system from the ground up. Called TraiLogic, the system is meant to take the focus off of your equipment and put it where it belongs - enjoying your [Read more]

The new ReVolt headlamp from Black Diamond will allow the use of alkaline batteries OR rechargeable NiMH AAA batteries. Even better, the headlamp itself acts as a charger for the rechargeable batteries, through a USB plug on the side. So, if you have access to a car, [Read more]

A few companies are looking at the limitations of mobility with sleeping bags, and adding features to allow a user to leave their tent and perform tasks without needing to leave their sleeping bag. The idea is practical; heating up the inside of the bag with your body heat [Read more]

Baffin, a Canadian adventure footwear brand, introduced two different water-focused shoes to debut for Spring 2014. Both bring a bit of flair in addition to practicality and [Read more]

There are quite a few companies incorporating paracord into products as an emergency preparation option. Some begin as woven wristbands or necklaces that can be untied in a bind. Or tied into a bind. See what I did there? Maybe you will never need to use the paracord, but [Read more]

As the name suggests, the Backcountry Bed is meant to perform as the camping equivalent of a real bed. In a traditional mummy bag, it is difficult to impossible to be able to turn while sleeping without the bag moving with you. The Backcountry Bed is built more like a [Read more]

What do you get when you take a sandal, already a comfortable footwear option, and add a Thermarest footbed? An even MORE comfortable sandal. Yes, Thermarest, the same company that pioneered technology to pack supreme comfort into impossibly thin applications like sleeping [Read more]

In most cases, the simplest ideas are the most elegant. And ideas born out of necessity are usually the most valuable kind. Take the PackNet, an attachment cargo system that extends the carrying ability of a backpack. Sure, we would love to go ultralight. But that is not [Read more]

Precision Travel Werx announced their newest premium sport trailer, the Atlas 8 Base Camp. The Atlas 8 is a cargo trailer for the adventurer, allowing you to pull your gear behind your vehicle and reduce the drag from roof-mounted storage. That in turn will help save gas on [Read more]

The BBQ-Donut is a new idea for getting together to enjoy food, the water, and the company of friends and family. As the name implies, the BBQ-Donut is a circular boat that seats 9-10 people around a central charcoal grill and eating table. OK, maybe that is the second [Read more]

The Grayl (pronounced "Grail") is a new take on personal water filtration. Using a metal cannister, the process is similar to a coffee press. The water to be filtered is put into the cannister, then an inner sleeve with the attached filter is pressed down, and the filtered [Read more]

An interesting new product at the show was the Scrubba Washbag. For those on long trips, it provides a portable way to wash your clothes in minutes. The basic form is that of a compression dry bag, with use-specific features added. Simply fill the bag with your dirty [Read more]

If you're like me, you are very picky about what sports energy products you choose. The flavors can range from nasty to tolerable, to the rare "holy crap, that's awesome!" flavor, henceforth to be abbreviated HCTA. Then there's my friend Mike, who insists on eating the GU [Read more]

GoPro cameras have become ubiquitous in a wide variety of applications over the past several years. They have fed sites like YouTube with plenty of viral videos that previously were only possible if you had a professional film crew following you around. Though the GoPro [Read more]

I had this same idea as soon as I first found out about 3D printers. So, it must be a good one, right? TinyMtn has created 3D topography profiles of many favorite US mountain peaks and National Parks. There's also one for Mt. Everest, naturally. The scales vary, but the [Read more]

In almost every case of finding the right camping gear, it is a matter of balancing weight versus comfort. This is especially true when trying to select a sleeping pad. More comfort usually means more weight and [Read more]

Hiking socks.... they're all the same, right? Wrong! I think people tend to focus more attention on the sexier parts of their outdoor wardrobe and other gear selections, but a poor choice in socks could easily make for a miserable outdoors experience. Socks are the [Read more]

Imagine the downsides of owning a kayak: lack of space to store it; needing an expensive car rack to transport it; having to portage it back and forth along with the rest of your gear. Oru Kayak eliminates all of those problems. A new San Francisco based company, Oru Kayak [Read more]

If you're a hiker or backpacker that wants to expand your season by starting it a little earlier or extending it a little later, these shoe accessories are a must-have. This is especially true if you plan to tilt your travels uphill, where the snow arrives early and [Read more]

The Rossignol Evo Tour Positrack classic cross country skis are a great beginner recreational setup for those that want flexibility -- flexibility in usable terrain and in not outgrowing the equipment too quickly as skills improve. My girlfriend and I bought the same [Read more]