Last week, the top brands in the outdoor industry descended on Denver, Colorado to share their latest and greatest creations. There were endless aisles of backpacks, tents, boots, and other gear to discover, some...
Jackson Hole, Wyoming will play host to an innovative, unique, and ground breaking environmental conference later this year when the second annual SHIFT Festival takes place there October 7-10. The conference will feature a host...
For more than 45 years The North Face has been responsible for making some of the best—and most recognizable—outdoor gear on the market. The company’s catalog ranges from jackets, to boots, to tents, to...
Over the past couple of years there has been a true renaissance within the sport of adventure racing. Following the global economic down-turn that hit back in 2008, many races had to be postponed...
With the official unveiling of the Apple Watch we’ve gotten our first true glimpse of the future of wearable technology. Apple says that its new device will streamline communication, help us to become more...
by Kraig Becker+ · Published February 19, 2015 · Last modified February 20, 2015
As I write this, I am just over a week away from leaving for Africa, where I will be attempting to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro as part of a fund-raising climb led by the good...
by Kraig Becker+ · Published February 13, 2015 · Last modified February 12, 2015
There is no denying that technology has had a dramatic impact on exploration in the 21st century. Modern day explorers now head out into the field armed with a slew of devices designed to...
by Kraig Becker+ · Published February 5, 2015 · Last modified February 4, 2015
Its no secret that personal drones have become all the rage recently. Everyone from amateur filmmakers to budding RC pilots seem to be enamored with these tiny aircraft which have given us the ability...
The portable Bluetooth speaker market has to be one of the most crowded and competitive in the entire tech industry at the moment. It seems that countless companies are bringing these devices to the...
by Kraig Becker+ · Published January 16, 2015 · Last modified February 2, 2015
There is little doubt that technology has changed the way we travel in recent years. The proliferation of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets has not only provided us with more opportunities to stay...
by Kraig Becker+ · Published December 17, 2014 · Last modified December 31, 2014
If you’re a serious runner, cyclist, or endurance athlete, chances are you have used a heart rate monitor at some point during your training. Heart rate monitors have been around for a long time,...
by Kraig Becker+ · Published December 11, 2014 · Last modified December 12, 2014
Outdoor Technology is a company that specializes in making products that are designed to enhance our lives, whether we’re at home, traveling abroad, or camping in the backcountry. Their gadgets are designed to be...
by Kraig Becker+ · Published November 28, 2014 · Last modified February 2, 2015
Functionality ★★★★★ The Kodiak is a simple, straight forward product designed to store power that can later be used to recharge electronic devices while on the go. It’s large battery is capable of powering smartphones,...
by Kraig Becker+ · Published November 11, 2014 · Last modified February 2, 2015
Outdoor Tech is a company that makes some really cool products for use during favorite outdoor activities, as well as when we’re just relaxing at home. The company specializes in portable audio equipment, such...
Running from the 15th to the 18th century, the Age of Discovery is widely believed to be the golden age of exploration. During that period, some of the greatest explorers of all time –...
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