The Swedish manufacturer Haglöfs (known for its backpacks since 1914) just won the award for best product in the outdoor show of Friedrichshafen 2015. We’re talking about the leading outdoor trade show, in the german region of Badden – Württemberg (close to the swiss and austrian borders). The intelligent design of the ROC HELIOS 25… Continue reading HELIOS 25 by Haglöfs, the ultralight award winning backpack
Is the era of lifesaver buoys and jackets over? It might be a bit early to bet on it, but the German product is definitely worth a look for those who like outdoor water activities. Named after a lizard species that can inflate his own frill to get out of danger, that inflatable wearable provides a lightweight,… Continue reading Kingii, a lifesaver on your wrist
When going outdoor, who didn’t face the eternal problem of phone batteries draining so fast? Brunton aims at providing a solution with its Revolt external charger. The manufacturer from Wyoming (specialized in batteries and outdoor tech gear) designed this 9000mAh charger that can charge your phone up to 6 times before running out. The Revolt is compatible… Continue reading Brunton Revolt 9000: a sturdy external phone charger
After the last wave of refresh with its Hero4 line-up, GoPro is at it again. They have added a completely new model to the list called the Hero 4 Session. And it’s tiny.
The Indian River is not only vintage-looking. It also deliberately chooses an old-school approach to jack knifes: you won’t be able to open it with one hand, nor can you lock it. It is a slip-joint knife, the same kind that you would have seen 50 years ago when outdoor was a low-tec activity. But… Continue reading Northwoods Indian River jack knife, vintage or modern knife?
When going on an outdoor trip, every inch of your bag must be put to its most efficient use. That’s when a collapsible bottle can come in handy. This one has an advantage compared to other models: when you fill it with water, it gets a straight shape and stands free (it also has a loop… Continue reading Hydrapak Stash, a collapsible water bottle
From the renowned tent manufacturer Tentsile, the Trillium is a triple hammock that will take group excursions to the next level. That triangular hammock can give enough space for up to three people to sleep comfortably. And, most important of all, the Trillium is conceived to be stacked. Setting 2 or 3 of them will… Continue reading Tentsile Trillium, a collective and multi-layer hammock
Arc’teryx is back with an incredibly resistant duffle bag that should satisfy the explorers looking for a good mix between lightweight and durability. The canadian brand offers various sizes and colors, all made from a N400r-AC2 nylon fabric. From the several different colours offered, most are quite flashy. Not ideal if you value discretion, but definitely a must… Continue reading Arc’teryx Carrier Duffle: lightweight and sturdy
If you plan to roam mother nature this summer, you must already know the importance of packing a knife. But if the knife is one of the most universal and well-rounded tools, Kniper could be its ultimate and most versatile expression. Although the Swiss Knife is a classic, a tool carved out of a single… Continue reading Kniper, the ultimate survival tool?
Garmin just announced the release of Edge 20 & Edge 25, the 2 smallest bike GPS in the world. Both bike computers offer complete features despite their size. They will display and gather all kinds of data for cyclists : distance, speed, altitude and location. In terms of navigation, both can use GPS and GLONASS systems and download… Continue reading Garmin Edge 20 & Edge 25 : the smallest bike GPS in the world
Released by the Italian brand La Sportiva, those Xplorer could offer a good alternative for those who want to swap between hiking boots and rock-climbing shoes. Combining the stability of boots with the lightweight of soft climbing shoes (without excelling at neither of those), they are ideal in terms of versatility.
When it comes to taking pictures during outdoor activities, reliability is a must. Formerly renowned for the instantaneous pictures its cameras used to take, Polaroid seems to be recently shifting towards producing outdoor, affordable cameras.
