The Solio Bolt is a simple device that seeks to do a simple job; provide a backup energy source for your electronics when you are away from an outlet. This wide bar-of-soap-sized plastic object combines a 2000 mAh lithium ion battery with a pair of small solar panels. I tested the Solio Bolt primarily with [...]
As a person who likes to take photos with a digital SLR and a smaller point and shoot, having a camera bag that can carry both cameras without a lot of extra bulk is important. There are certain situations where my smaller point and shoot camera will do the trick and I don’t need my [...]
The Think Tank Airport Security V2.0 rolling camera bag is the answer to the professional/serious amateur’s gear carrying challenge. Think Tank as a brand is considered among many pros as the ultimate in practical, well-made camera protection and transportation products. They consult professionals on every design, and put the feedback directly into their bags and [...]
As technology becomes more and more a part of our everyday life, some of us find our outdoor instincts blending with our everyday lives. OtterBox is one of the companies that has done an excellent job at blending our outdoor lifestyles and with today’s technology. I recently purchased an iPad2 and with the cost of [...]
As someone who likes to take a camera on all my adventures, it’s important to have a camera that can take quality shots and handle the unexpected drop whether it’s in a river crossing or on a rock. Olympus has been making camera’s that are waterproof and shockproof for many years now to cater to [...]
If you are looking for a heavy duty pack that can safely carry your camera gear, a laptop and extras while taking a beating, then look no further than the Mountainsmith Parallax Pro Daypack. The pack allows for easy access to equipment quickly through the back, which is important if you need to be able [...]
With so much of our lives becoming dependent on energy these days from smart phones to mp3 players to iPads, being able to keep these all charged is becoming more and more important. When I am traveling or on the go, I almost always make sure my phone and other electronic devices are charged, because [...]
Sometimes you don’t need or want to carry a big DSLR camera around with you but still want the ability to make high-quality photographs and this is where the “premium compact” camera comes in. The Olympus XZ-1 is a very well equipped 10 megapixel premium compact camera with an excellent lens and solid feature set. [...]
After a couple years of watching people use the GoPro camera’s for activities such as skiing and surfing, I had to break down to see if this camera was worth all the hype. The first time I used it, I seemed to have a little technical difficulty and I was fairly discuraged to use the [...]
While getting into the great outdoors, we sure do get to see a lot of amazing things. We get to see amazing mountain range views, the amazing people around us, animals such as moose, elk, bears, marmots, etc, and a number of other things picture worthy. For the most part, my point and shoot digital [...]
The Goal0 Elite Sherpa 120 Explorer Kit (Oct 2010 MSRP $829.95) is a no-nonsense solar power and battery kit for those venturing into the backcountry. It includes everything you need to store power, collect solar power, and provide power to most electronic devices. The kit consists of 3 main parts: the Sherpa 120 Power Pack, [...]
Don’t be fooled by the words triathlon pack, this watch is for runners, cyclists and anyone that wants to track their training. The Suunto T6C can measure your distance, time, heart rate, elevation and many other metrics for running and cycling. It also downloads to your P.C. so you can track your workouts and hit [...]
After dropping, dunking, and stomping, we are convinced the Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 is ready to join the pro wrestling circuit. If you’re looking for a camera that you can use in any outdoor situation, this camera is a must to check out. What we liked- We tested this camera while skiing and snowshoeing, with [...]
Active headphones tend to over promise and under deliver. That’s why Sennheiser came out with their “sport” line of headphones – it’s designed for those of us who still want quality sound from a headphone that doesn’t fall out of your ear on the second step out of the front door (ahem – apple). With [...]
The Magellan Triton 2000 has made a great attempt to produce an all in one solution for all your outdoor needs. Although we say it was a great attempt, we have not found this product to be a great addition to our outdoor gear collection. There are many features that make the Triton 2000 stand [...]
Do you like to plan your hikes, backpacking trips, cycling rides, trail runs, and more? We found the National Geographic Topo! mapping software to be a life saver when it came to planning out our adventures. We’ve used a lot of different maps in the past, anywhere from free maps online to other pay maps. [...]
The Joby Gorillapods are one of my favorite new pieces of gear! We use one for our digital SLR and one for our small pocket size digital camera. Recently, we went for a family hike and we were able to set the timer and get everyone in the photo. Typically, one person is usually missing, [...]
Sometimes there are times where we want to take our camera on adventures, but we’re scared it will wet and dirty. We’ve tested out the Aquapac small camera case with hard lens and its been pretty handy in certain circumstances. Whether you are white water rafting, kayaking, canoeing, at the water park, or hiking in [...]
