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When you're dealing with the impurities of your local city water supply, a Brita filter should be enough to give you clean-tasting water. But when you're dealing with the impurities lingering in a raw, untreated stream in the woods, you'll need something stronger. This solution from Camelbak - the All Clear bottle - gives you an integrated UV purifier designed to kill all those nasty microorganisms that just live to wring your intestines out... Continue Reading Camelbak All Clear Bottle zaps bacteria with UV rays

Section: Outdoors

Tags: Bacteria, Camelbak, Drinking, Filter, Purification, Virus, Water

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]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:35:45 -0600 http://www.gizmag.com/furry-sock-shoes/21397/ http://www.gizmag.com/furry-sock-shoes/21397/

Swiss Protection Socks from Swiss Barefoot put a whole new spin on the barefoot movement. These are essentially big, burly socks that are designed to be worn not inside shoes, but instead of them. The manufacturer claims that the socks are hefty enough to protect your feet from the pain and dangers of walking completely barefoot. .. Continue Reading Furry sock shoes designed for walking, running and sports

Section: Outdoors

Tags: barefoot, outdoor, Running, Shoes, Swiss Barefoot, Walk, Water Sports

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]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:00:14 -0600 http://www.gizmag.com/hanczar-wheeled-sled/21373/ http://www.gizmag.com/hanczar-wheeled-sled/21373/

It's a reality that we come to realize as small children: certain wonderful indulgences of childhood like snow days, mud fights and sled jumps are entirely at the mercy of Mother Nature. You only get to enjoy them for a few months out of the year, and if the weather doesn't cooperate, you may miss a whole year or two. If only we'd had the Hanczar snowless sled when we were kids. .. Continue Reading Snowless sled: Summer downhilling for brave souls

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Tags: Sled, Snow

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]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:26:38 -0600 http://www.gizmag.com/blizzard-reflexcell-emergency-blankets/21274/ http://www.gizmag.com/blizzard-reflexcell-emergency-blankets/21274/

Mother Nature is a cruel vixen, and man needs every advantage he can get when attempting to ward off her fury. Blizzard Survival improves upon the traditional emergency blanket with a honeycomb-like build that both reflects and traps heat to keep you warm. It's a technology called Reflexcell. .. Continue Reading Blizzard Survival's Reflexcell technology adds a new dimension to emergency blankets

Section: Outdoors

Tags: Blizzard Survival, emergency, Heat, Insulation, Jacket, Survival

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]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:32:47 -0600 http://www.gizmag.com/foldable-skis-snowboarders/21336/ http://www.gizmag.com/foldable-skis-snowboarders/21336/

Pretty much every ski manufacturer in the history of skiing has made skis for skiers. But not MTN Approach. The company, which launched a small beta batch of its unique skis this season, builds skis for snowboarders. The skis are designed to ascend (not descend) the mountain and fold up into a backpack-sized package for the ride down... Continue Reading Folding skis help snowboarders hike into the backcountry

Section: Outdoors

Tags: Climbing, Mountain, Skiing, Snow, Snowboarding, Snowsports

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]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:18:49 -0600 http://www.gizmag.com/vitaband-emergency-iformation-bracelet/21359/ http://www.gizmag.com/vitaband-emergency-iformation-bracelet/21359/

There’s one thing that everyone should have on their person when they venture off on solo outdoor activities – their I.D. That way, should they end up injured and unable to communicate, first responders will know who they are, and who to contact. While the various cards kept in one’s wallet are a good form of identification, a lot of people don’t want to lug a bulky wallet around in their pocket while doing things like running or rock-climbing. That’s where the VITAband comes in. Not only does the waterproof bracelet provide a link to its wearer’s full Emergency Response Profile, but it also allows them to make cash-free purchases... Continue Reading VITAband is a cash/I.D. combo you wear on your wrist

Section: Outdoors

Tags: Bracelet, Credit Card, Emergencies, Identification, Payment Technology, Visa

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]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:33:48 -0600 http://www.gizmag.com/cook-air-1100-degrees-grill-top/21326/ http://www.gizmag.com/cook-air-1100-degrees-grill-top/21326/

Outdoor chefs that are looking for a little extra searing power may want to consider the Cook-Air grill, which calls itself the world's most powerful portable BBQ. The Cook-Air gives you more than 1,000ºF and the equivalent of 65,000 BTUs of wood-fire power. Its small, portable design lets you take it nearly anywhere - from the backyard to the campground to the weekend tailgate. .. Continue Reading Cook-Air delivers 1,100 degrees of meat-searing, wood-smoking grill top

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Tags: Camping, Cooking, Food, outdoor, Portable

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]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:13:48 -0600 http://www.gizmag.com/hypex-camping-tool-pendant/21311/ http://www.gizmag.com/hypex-camping-tool-pendant/21311/

Wenger is one of the two recognizable brand names behind the iconic Swiss Army knife. Ordinarily the brand is content in updating its timeless knife line with a new implement or grip material, but this time it aims to create a whole new category of outdoor preparedness equipment. You can call it toolery or wearable survival gear, but Wenger calls it HypeX. .. Continue Reading Wenger HypeX pendants: Survival tools you can wear

Section: Outdoors

Tags: Camping, Knife, Survival, Wearable, Wenger

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]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:54:04 -0600 http://www.gizmag.com/moscow-projection-map/21270/ http://www.gizmag.com/moscow-projection-map/21270/

So how do you show off the fact that you are Russia's largest private bank and at the same time curry a little favor with Moscow's ruling elite? You entertain 800,000 Muscovites with a world-record 25,500 square meter (275,000 sq. ft.) audio-visual projection show to celebrate Moscow City Day, of course... Continue Reading Moscow sees a world record for huge outdoor projection-mapped celebration

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Tags: Advertising, Lighting, Projectors

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]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:25:20 -0600 http://www.gizmag.com/north-face-avalanche-airbag-apparel/21222/ http://www.gizmag.com/north-face-avalanche-airbag-apparel/21222/

Avalanche airbags have been around for decades and have been gaining a lot of steam in the North American market over the past few years. These airbags are almost always integrated into or added onto backpacks, but The North Face has a different idea: avalanche airbag clothing. .. Continue Reading The North Face launches new clothing category: Avalanche Airbag Apparel

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Tags: avalanche, Clothing, Safety, Skiing, Snow, Snowboarding, Snowsports, Sports

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]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:15:55 -0600 http://www.gizmag.com/virus-stay-warm-base-layer-coffee-char/21241/ http://www.gizmag.com/virus-stay-warm-base-layer-coffee-char/21241/

They clearly like a coffee over at Californian sports clothing company Virus. While its employees might order a mocha latte, the company is interested in the grinds. Virus' StayWarm line uses what it calls Coffee Char, or coffee charcoal in the construction of the fabric. The grounds are recycled and processed into a natural fiber to produce a comfortable base layer fabric that traps heat close to the skin... Continue Reading Keeping warm with recycled coffee beans

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Tags: Clothes, Coffee, SIA, Snowsports

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]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:44:23 -0600 http://www.gizmag.com/recon-instruments-action-camera-goggles/21243/ http://www.gizmag.com/recon-instruments-action-camera-goggles/21243/

Recon Instruments and Contour have announced a new app that will let skiers and snowboarders look through the lens of their action cam right inside their goggles. The Contour Camera Connectivity App establishes a Bluetooth connection between Recon's MOD Live goggle display and the camera. .. Continue Reading Recon Instruments brings action camera viewing into your goggles

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Tags: Actioncam, Bluetooth, goggles, Skiing, Snowboard, Snowsports, Video Camera

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]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:18:00 -0600 http://www.gizmag.com/top-10-outdoor-furniture-items/21245/ http://www.gizmag.com/top-10-outdoor-furniture-items/21245/

Whilst most of the Northern Hemisphere is rugging up from the cold weather and dreaming about summer and sun, here are some outdoor ideas to add to your wish-list this year. Be it an indulgent lounge chair or your ideal cocktail bar, these designs will revive your backyard in time for summer. .. Continue Reading Gizmag's top 10 outdoor furniture items

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Tags: Architecture, Furniture, Industrial design, Lounge, outdoor

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]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:34:04 -0600 http://www.gizmag.com/hive-downhill-snowshoes/21018/ http://www.gizmag.com/hive-downhill-snowshoes/21018/

Snowshoeing has long been the poor stepchild of winter sports. It's actually a really fun way of getting out in the snow to exercise and enjoy nature, but it's just not quite as exhilarating as skiing or snowboarding and, in many places, has a secondary status in the grand scheme of winter sports. One German company believes it's time for snowshoeing to step out of the shadows and share that same sense of visceral fun that skiing and snowboarding imbue. Hive (Hike + Drive) has designed a unique pair of snowshoes that double as a sort of short ski or glider... Continue Reading Hive Snowshoes climb the slopes and ski down

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Tags: Skiing, Snow, Snowsports, Sports, Winter

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]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:18:43 -0600 http://www.gizmag.com/suunto-ambit-gps-navigation-performance-tracking/21205/ http://www.gizmag.com/suunto-ambit-gps-navigation-performance-tracking/21205/

The Ambit watch is Suunto's latest GPS-enabled watch, following up on the X10. The package is designed to provide outdoor athletes with a suite of tools - GPS, sports computer, heart rate monitor - to train and adventure successfully. The data gathered can then be shared at Suunto's online training community, where there are more tools and features... Continue Reading Suunto Ambit puts GPS navigation, performance tracking and heart rate monitor on your wrist

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Tags: GPS, Heart Rate Monitor, Navigation, outdoor, Training, Watch

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]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:26:43 -0600 http://www.gizmag.com/viewranger-gps-app/21194/ http://www.gizmag.com/viewranger-gps-app/21194/

Imagine the power of a US$500 outdoor GPS built into a $5 app available on iOS and Android devices. In a nutshell, that's ViewRanger. The advanced mapping GPS app has been around for years in Europe and just launched in the United States. .. Continue Reading ViewRanger outdoor GPS app combines mapping, social networking and trail guidebooks

Section: Outdoors

Tags: Android, App, GPS, Mobile, Navigation, outdoors, Tablet

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]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:46:50 -0600 http://www.gizmag.com/petzl-worlds-smartest-headlamp/21191/ http://www.gizmag.com/petzl-worlds-smartest-headlamp/21191/

In addition to two powerful LED lights, the new NAO headlamp from Petzl has a light sensor. The headlamp doesn't just shine light, it measures ambient light to provide the ideal amount of output. It also uses a few other smart design features to give you a high-performing, convenient headlamp. .. Continue Reading Petzl introduces "world's smartest headlamp"

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Tags: Camping, Lamp, LED, Light, light sensor, outdoors

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]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:13:00 -0600 http://www.gizmag.com/insta-fire-tinder-kindling-fuel/21153/ http://www.gizmag.com/insta-fire-tinder-kindling-fuel/21153/

In the wilderness, few things are as important as a fire. Unfortunately, getting a fire going - even with all the right equipment - isn't always easy. Insta-fire makes it easier. The fire-starting mixture burns hot and long enough to eliminate the need for kindling and possibly even fuel. It's also versatile enough to light in wet conditions. .. Continue Reading Insta-Fire lights on water, works as tinder, kindling and fuel

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Tags: Camping, emergency, Fire, outdoor, Survival, Winter

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]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:09:46 -0600 http://www.gizmag.com/warm-water-resistant-down-jackets/21124/ http://www.gizmag.com/warm-water-resistant-down-jackets/21124/

Outdoor clothing manufacturers are determined to solve the one problem that the world's ultimate insulator has: ineffectiveness when wet. Sierra Designs and Brooks Range are both introducing specially treated down jackets, that they claim work effectively in both wet and dry conditions. .. Continue Reading Jackets made from water-resistant down keep you warm, rain or shine

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Tags: Clothing, Hydrophobic, Insulation, Jacket, outdoor, Winter

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]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:33:57 -0600 http://www.gizmag.com/logos-decagon-modular-tent/21001/ http://www.gizmag.com/logos-decagon-modular-tent/21001/

The Decagon Link Station is a modular tent system by Japanese camping firm Logos. The various tents, canopies and tunnels of the Decagon range can be selected and connected as needed for a bespoke tent tailored to the specific needs of the user. Campsite etiquette notwithstanding, there's no theoretical limit to the size and complexity of the final assembly... Continue Reading Logos Decagon: the infinitely extendable modular tent

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Tags: Camping, Modular, Tent

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]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:22:55 -0600 http://www.gizmag.com/tak-wak-delivers-rugged-gps-smarthpone-radio-for-the-outdoors/20869/ http://www.gizmag.com/tak-wak-delivers-rugged-gps-smarthpone-radio-for-the-outdoors/20869/

Many modern outdoors folk are conflicted beings that live by diametrically opposed principles. On the one hand, they spend top dollar for the newest, lightest gear on the market to keep their muscles and joints moving freely. On the other, they fill up their featherlight packs and jackets with all kinds of single-function, redundant or just plain unnecessary devices in the name of being "prepared." Getting more function out of a single device is the quickest way to resolve this problem and the tw700 from German company Tak Wak achieves this by blending several of your most important outdoor devices - GPS, walkie talkie, camera and tracking system - into one rugged, waterproof, trail-ready package. .. Continue Reading Tak Wak delivers a rugged GPS-smarthpone-radio for the outdoors

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Tags: Android, Communications, GPS, Smartphone

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]]> Sat, 17 Dec 2011 02:16:25 -0600 http://www.gizmag.com/rotauf-mrk5-probe-airbag/20849/ http://www.gizmag.com/rotauf-mrk5-probe-airbag/20849/

Beacons and probes are slow and tedious. Avalanche airbags are large and expensive. The Rotauf MRK5, however, offers some serious avalanche protection advantages in a small package. .. Continue Reading The Rotauf MRK5 combines beacon and avalanche airbag functions

Section: Outdoors

Tags: avalanche, Backpack, Safety, Skiing, Snow, Snowboarding, Survival, Winter

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]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:08:53 -0600 http://www.gizmag.com/mountainskyver-trail-downhill-scooter/20838/ http://www.gizmag.com/mountainskyver-trail-downhill-scooter/20838/

Zipping down the side of a mountain on a downhill mountain bike can be incredibly fun, but getting the bike up there ... well, you can pedal the 40 to 50-pound thing to the top yourself, pay to use a zero-exercise chair lift, or add to your bike's weight with an electric-assist motor. In an approach we've seen before in the form of the Mountain Monk, German gear company ORTOVOX is offering another way to get to the summit and back down again. It's called the Mountainskyver TRAIL, and it's a folding downhill scooter(?) that a hiker carries to the mountaintop in an included custom backpack, then quickly assembles and rides back down... Continue Reading Mountainskyver lets hikers scoot down from mountain tops

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Tags: Cycling, Hiking, Mountain, Scooter

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]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:57:56 -0600 http://www.gizmag.com/timberland-radler-fold-up-hiking-shoes/20803/ http://www.gizmag.com/timberland-radler-fold-up-hiking-shoes/20803/

Along with better mouse traps, the search for ever-lighter hiking shoes will likely always be with us. At 9oz (255g) each, the Radler Trail Camp hikers are Timberland's latest tilt at this quest - and when you add water repellent properties and the ability to fold up for storage, you just may have a piece of outdoor gear as essential as the cork screw or pocket knife. At the very least, insurance for cold, wet feet could be only a couple of zippers away... Continue Reading Timberland trail shoes fold up and zip closed for stowage

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Tags: Hiking, Shoes, Timberland

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]]> Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:45:41 -0600 http://www.gizmag.com/inflatable-geodesic-cave-tent/20305/ http://www.gizmag.com/inflatable-geodesic-cave-tent/20305/

Camping can be fun but to be honest, tents are a pain. The romance of carrying your accommodations with you and the excitement of arriving at a new destination can both be swiftly tempered by reality. Erecting your tent using bent aluminum poles, bits of string, damp plastic sheeting and too few pegs becomes old very quickly. Add in pitch darkness and/or rain and the temptation to head for the nearest dodgy hotel can become irresistible. It doesn't have to be that way. Eight years ago two Stefan's from Germany had an idea for a better tent - and now it's here. Time to erect - 1 minute... Continue Reading The unique inflatable geodesic "Cave" tent provides stability and room to move

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Tags: Camping, Inflatable, Tent

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