Gizmag: Outdoors

C-string makes your average thong look like grannypants (NSFW)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:44:42 -0600

Does this fit under our 'emerging technology' tagline? It's hard to say. It's certainly emerging from somewhere. Ladies, if you find a g-string too restrictive, or you're fond of wearing paper-thin dresses and waging an eternal war against the visible panty line, you now have the option of wearing the above device, which is called the CString. While there's no 'string' actually involved, onlookers can certainly 'C' just about everything, including an awkward rear aspect that looks something like a pencil clenched between the wearer's buttocks. This is one of those occasions when we should *all* be glad that this isn't a Gizmag road test. There are further photos in the gallery, but we'd struggle to call them safe for work. You've been warned...

Tags: Swimwear

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‘Opera’ luxury camper trailer hits a high note

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:10:45 -0600

If you enjoy peace and quiet on your camping holidays, the "Opera” might not be the ideal choice. Emulating the renowned lines of the Sydney Opera House in Australia, this luxurious mobile home designed by Belgian architect Axel Enthoven is bound to get lots of scrutiny from inquisitive campers and passers-by... and it deserves all the attention it gets...

Tags: Camper, Camping, Home, Luxury, Mobile, Trailer

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Zegna Sport’s Ecotech Solar Jacket is made from recycled plastic

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:41:20 -0500

With winter fast approaching, it’s time to think about appropriate protective clothing. The Ecotech Solar Jacket, a new clothing piece from Zegna Sport, ticks all the right boxes for winter gear. Made almost entirely from recycled plastic, it is not only environmentally friendly but also solar-powers your MP3, keeps you protected from the elements and has Italian good-looks to boot...

Tags: Eco-friendly, Ecotech, Jacket, Recycled, Solar, Zegna

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Turn up the heat (literally) with Columbia’s Bugaboot Thermo Hiking Boots

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:19:29 -0500

Winter sports offer all manner of exhilarating and exhausting possibilities - from negotiating seriously difficult trails, to mountain trekking or adrenaline-producing snowmobiling. But what if your boots aren’t up to the job, and you have to confess to your fellow hikers that you can’t go on because your feet are too cold? Enter Columbia’s Bugaboot Thermo Hiking Boots - the first hiking boots to integrate a three-temperature heating system to provide protection from the cold…and scornful looks from your hiking buddies...

Tags: Boots, Bugaboot, Columbia, Hiking, rechargeable batteries, Recharging, Sports, Winter

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All aboard the Cruzin' Cooler for the ride of your ice

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:20:57 -0500

Generally, ice chests are easy to move … until you fill them with drinks and ice. Then they weigh a ton and are more likely to put your back out than help you kick back and enjoy the great outdoors. Hence, Kevin Beal created the Cruzin' Cooler for those of us who take our ice chests seriously (and want to race them!). The Cruzin' Cooler is a motorized ice chest that can carry around 200lbs of cargo (including the rider), tow a cooler trailer (or three) and carry just about everything from drinks to dogs...

Tags: Beal, Chests, cooler, Cruzin, Ice, Kevin, Motorized

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Flip-N-Drip portable coffee maker lets you brew on the trail

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 05:56:54 -0500

The Flip-N-Drip is a lightweight, compact coffee maker from camping equipment manufacturer Brunton that makes it dead simple to brew a hot cup of joe while you’re out in the backcountry. Simply boil water in the carafe, attach the filter and mug, and flip the whole thing over. In about 10 minutes you’ll be sipping your favorite java blend...

Tags: Camping, Coffee, Flip

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Would you like some powdered beer to wash down that canned cheeseburger?

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:47:56 -0500

Picture the scene: you’ve been trekking hard all day in the great outdoors, enjoying everything nature has to offer. You’ve set up camp and your canned cheeseburgers are bubbling gently on the fire. As you watch the sun sink slowly behind the mountains the only thing missing is a cold beer. Well… (beer aficionados, you may want to stop reading now) Katadyn, the Swiss-based company behind the Trek’n’Eat canned cheeseburger and other high-tech, freeze-dried foods, has developed a world first – powdered beer – to wash it all down with...

Tags: Beer, Beverage, Katadyn, outdoor

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Never again run out of gas with see-through bottle

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:15:01 -0500

From everyone who’s ever run out of gas half-way through an important barbecue – thank you. From every forklift operator who’s paid extra for keeping a truck driver waiting when the gas ran out during loading/unloading – thank you. And the list goes on. Thank you to Composite for the company's new see-through gas bottle that shows exactly how much gas is left and when it needs replacing or refilling - it's a godsend for every red-faced backyard cook and warehouse worker...

Tags: Barbecue, Bottle, Cylinder, Forklift, LPG, outdoor, See-through, Warehouse

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Gorillatorch shines light wherever you need it

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 22:51:29 -0500

Joby, creator of the bendy Gorillapod camera tripod, has announced a hands-free flashlight called the Gorillatorch. Consisting of an LED lamp unit mounted on a Joby flexible tripod, the Gorillatorch’s design lets you twist and bend the legs around to position the light just where you need it...

Tags: flashlight, Gorillapod, Gorillatorch, Joby, LED, Lighting, tripod

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The Wilcraft amphibious ice-fishing vehicle

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:11:21 -0500

If you love ice-fishing but are worried about accidentally driving your mega-ton SUV to the bottom of a partly-frozen lake, then the Wilcraft could be your 500lb answer. Not only is it lighter than an SUV, it’s amphibious, highly maneuverable, can carry a 600lb payload (that’s a lot of fish), gets around 20mpg and has a top speed of 20mph. In other words, it makes ice fishing fun, not frightening...

Tags: Amphibious, Hunting

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Portable, disposable all-in-one EZ Grill

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:45:44 -0500

The all-in-one disposable BBQ in a box has become popular in Europe recently and is now available in the United States too. While we don't really like the idea of disposable anything, the EZ Grill is actually recyclable and can be stored safely until needed, offering impromptu grilling anywhere and anytime...

Tags: BBQ, Disposable, EZ Grill, Portable, Recyclable, Travel

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How does your garden grow? Find out with the Brinno time-lapse camera

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:22:25 -0500

Budding David Attenboroughs now have a means of creating home-made documentaries of their own gardens with the Brinno GardenWatchCam. A sturdy little time-lapse digital camera, the GardenWatchCam allows you to literally watch grass grow, taking 1.3 megapixel macro images at intervals ranging from one picture a minute to one a day...

Tags: Camera, Flash drive, Garden

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The computer-controlled Climbstation vertical treadmill

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:34:40 -0500

Now here's one of those ideas that leaps out at you with its commercial potential. Climbing offers extreme exercise with a nuclear fun factor and teaches fundamental coordination skills but it can be dangerous and scary with the heights involved, and besides, a climbing wall requires a serious commitment to locate and build. The computer-controlled ClimbStation is like an intelligent vertical treadmill for climbers, so it provides real climbing without the need for a safety harness because you never got more than a metre off the ground. ClimbStation hydraulically tilts between +15 degrees and minus 39 degrees, the holds are interchangeable, and the most significant thing about the ClimbStation is that it can be transported with a normal car trailer, making it an ideal relocatable owner-operator or amusement attraction...

Tags: Amusement, Climbing, Climbstation, Computer-controlled, Exercise, Games, Gaming, Treadmill

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Satellites get the jump on storm prediction

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:35:05 -0500

When it comes to severe thunderstorms, every minute of advance warning can be vital. Present methods rely on radar to detect impending storms, but a new technique that uses satellites to measure the temperature changes in the tops of clouds, could predict severe thunderstorms up to 45 minutes earlier than relying on traditional radar alone...

Tags: Satellite, Weather

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Using mobile phone towers to help predict the next big flood

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:06:06 -0500

Atmospheric humidity can strongly influence radio signals by scattering them in all directions, weakening and making it much harder to detect on the receiving end. A team of researchers from the University of Tel Aviv has now found a new, promising way of exploiting this phenomenon to accurately predict the intensity of imminent floods and other natural catastrophes...

Tags: Climate Change, Communications, Global Warming, Humidity, Mobile Phone

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The dual purpose Cool Bar – cooler by day, cocktail table by night

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:38:56 -0500

Coolers might keep things cold at a picnic or party, but if you’re looking to keep some drinks on ice with an extra touch of class the Cool Bar could be just the thing. Designed to serve the dual purposes of cooler and cocktail table, we can see the how the Cool Bar might be handy at a barbecue or while camping - keep drinks cool by day and when night rolls in, just lift the lid and you have yourself a cocktail table. ..

Tags: BBQ, Camping, cooler

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Garmin's handy GPS navigators

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:50:03 -0500

Whether you're just out for a leisurely stroll, out on the piste or on patrol in some remote tundra, Garmin's new personal navigation systems promise to make sure you know everything you need to know to get where you want to be. The Foretrex 401 and Foretrex 301 GPS navigators don't get lost thanks to new technology that allows them to lock on and keep track of positioning satellites even in the most testing of conditions, making these go-anywhere, do-anything, tough, waterproof personal travel gadgets much more than just big wristwatches...

Tags: Garmin, GPS, LCD, navigation, Navigator, Travel

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Husqvarna's electric Panthera Leo concept ride-on mower

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:17:11 -0500

Just when you thought that wildly overdone, highfalutin concept vehicles were the sole preserve of the automotive market, Husqvarna has dropped a lawnmowing bomb with its majestically named Panthera Leo concept ride-on mower. Using five inbuilt electric engines, it lets you quietly go about your lawn maintenance in the knowledge that you've brought a Gatling gun to a knife fight. Three individually suspended cutting heads can be spaced to your liking, there's an LCD dashboard with speed, cutting height, width and battery maintenance readouts and an object collision avoidance system - and it can rotate completely on the spot for total mowing precision...

Tags: Concept, Electric, Husqvarna, Lawnmowers

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Dooit: sports trailer converts to lightweight camper

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:39:08 -0500

Packing your favorite toys and making for the great outdoors doesn't have to mean firing up the gas-guzzling 4WD and hitching a dual-axle trailer. Light-weight trailers make sense - they save fuel, eliminate the need for roof racks and you don't need a monster truck to tow them. Designs like the Dooit sports trailer from Activity Trailers also offer a highly versatile platform that can accommodate a long list of outdoor gear - kayaks, cargo boxes, bikes - and in this case, there's even the option of a fold out tent...

Tags: Recreational, Trailer, Vehicle

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Everything AND the kitchen sink

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:09:47 -0500

If you're the kind of person who likes to over-pack when you head out to the great outdoors, now you can say you've brought everything and the kitchen sink. The Kitchen Sink by Sea to Summit simply pops out ready for the washing up. It holds five liters of water and tucks up snugly in a convenient carry pouch that can be attached to your belt...

Tags: Camping, Kitchen

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Lacoste and Zaha Hadid launch exclusive limited edition footwear collection

Wed, 27 May 2009 19:30:58 -0500

It's always fascinating to see a set of fresh eyes tackle an ancient art. Though humans have used leather shoes of some form for at least 20,000 years, the last half century has seen such advances in materials technology that footwear design has entered a renaissance period with radical new thought in abundance. Now prolific designer and architect Zaha Hadid has turned her hand to footwear design, creating a footwear collection for Lacoste. The designs are original, stunning, limited edition (only 850 pairs), exclusive and expensive. Most remarkable of all, given the shapes and textures, they're made from non-synthetic kid leather...

Tags: Designer, Footwear, Lacoste, Shoes, Zaha Hadid

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Energizer Hard Case Tactical flashlight helps you find your car keys behind enemy lines

Tue, 26 May 2009 21:05:06 -0500

Whether you need a flashlight that can withstand the rigors of the battlefield or if you’re just a bit clumsy, Energizer's second generation Hard Case Tactical rugged flashlight could be the answer. Featuring military-grade construction, the Hard Case Tactical 2AA flashlight is designed to withstand a 15 foot (4.5m) drop and immersion in water. The swiveling head allows you to position the light where you need it and the flat base accommodates hands-free operation...

Tags: Energizer, flashlight, IR, LED, Military, Rugged

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Garmin's new Oregon 550 and Oregon 550t GPS for in-car or outdoors

Tue, 19 May 2009 21:03:51 -0500

Garmin's latest handheld GPS offering for explorers who like to hit the open road - as well as veer completely off it on foot - crams a 3-axis compass, 850MB of on-board memory and a 3.2 megapixel, 4X optical zoom digital camera into a 6.8 oz., water and weatherproof package with a 3-inch touchscreen interface...

Tags: Camera, Garmin, GPS, Maps, Marine, MicroSD, Weatherproof

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MSpa - the portable spa for four or more

Thu, 14 May 2009 04:18:52 -0500

If you're one of those people who insist on luxury wherever you go, the MSpa is probably ideal for you. MSpa is a portable, lightweight, inflatable large and robust 210 gallon spa that weighs just 36 kg in portable form yet self-inflates in a few minutes. The MSpa will provide a complete 38 degree spa experience at just AUD$1200 (USD$922) and it's specifically designed to be energy efficient with foil insulation throughout and a lockable insulated cover...

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Toy haulers all the go for big kids

Tue, 12 May 2009 21:29:21 -0500

Toy Haulers are like giant toy boxes on wheels for grown-ups looking to get away to the great outdoors with their all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), dirt bikes, bicycles, snowmobiles, jet skis, boats or any other recreational toy you can think of. ..

Tags: Hauler, Recreational, Recreational vehicle, RV, Toy hauler

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