Motorola’s first rugged phone made quite a name for itself. The Defy was tough, good looking and running Google’s popular OS, Android. Naturally when you have a formula that sells, you use it more than once and…
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Polartec and Unifi team up on new recycling program
Polartec is continuing its commitment to responsible development and eco-engineered products. After the introduction of the REPREVE 100 yarn, made out of 100% recycled clear plastic bottles, Polartec and Unifi are teaming up again to…
Columbia drains it with Drainmaker
In a world ruled by waterproof breathable membrane, it is interesting to see a top of the line brand like Columbia make something a bit different. Water shoes are nothing new of course but none…
Mammut preparing new Eiger Extreme range
We are starting to see the first products popping up for Autumn collections at all the big brands. If you’ve been following you’ll noticed one common tech in most high end collection: the new Gore-Tex…
Gerber and Bear Grylls partnership brings new survival gear
A survival expert and an experienced gear manufacturer working together to develop better gear, sounds interesting right? That’s what professional adventurer Bear Grylls and knife and gear specialist Gerber have done in the Gerber Bear…
Columbia enter the bug war with new Insect Blocker tech
There are a few things that make for good summer gear: breathable, lightweight, quick to dry and insect repellent. Let’s be honest, trekking while being bitten left right and center is not fun and more…
Casio G’zOne Commando, Android phone in armor
In the realm of tough gadgets we generally see a lot of cameras and dumb phones but you don’t get to see many smartphones. Well that’s what Casio was maybe thinking when they came up…
Icebraker releases its new Spring/Summer 11 range
Icebreaker’s special natural wool formula returns this year in a wider range than ever. The merino specialist is introducing new product in its superfine range aimed at runners as well as a refresh on its…
Spring Summer Vibram FiveFingers collection
Vibram has added some new models to its range of FiveFingers for the Spring and Summer collection. The barefoot running people out there will be pleased to discover the four new pairs of shoes with…
Lowe Alpine to switch to pack and accessories development only
Has it was announced last month on their blog, Lowe Alpine is changing its development strategy for 2011.
Better than Gore-Tex® says Columbia
In its latest campaign, Columbia is pushing hard its own waterproofing-high breathability tech called Omni-Dry by comparing it to the well known and leader, Gore-tex.
Smock’in hot new jacket from Berghaus coming soon
You know that electric blue jacket Leo is wearing in the wild while climbing Mount Asgard? Well looks like it will be released as part of the new Berghaus’s spring/summer collection.