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No batteries. No wires. No friction. These bike lights are powered by physics

Now available on Kickstarter, these amazing smart bicycle lights promise to work via a completely contactless dynamo-powered battery.
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Seek out sick boulder problems in remote places with the Backcountry Pad

If you're itching to seek out those untouched boulder problems in the most remote places, the Backcountry Pad was made just for you.
blackyak emergency jacket

Hikers can keep things light with BlackYak’s 70-gram Emergency jacket

BlackYak's emergency jacket is the lightest in the world. Weighing just 70 grams, the product is made from the wonder fabric Dyneema.
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Alex Honnold shares story about his historic free-solo climb of El Capitan

During an interview with The North Face, Honnold talks about everything from his love of El Capitan to the mice and worms living inside it.
Quicksilver Pacsafe travel bags

Quiksilver and Pacsafe join forces to create new travel bags for boarders

Surf apparel brand Quiksilver has teamed up with travel bag manufacturer Pacsafe on a new line of travel bags designed for boarders.
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Helli helmet automatically calls an ambulance if you crash your motorcycle

Helli is a smart motorcycle helmet that promises to call an ambulance for you if you're involved in a crash.
TekFire Fuel-Free Lighter

The TekFire fuel-free lighter uses electricity to start your campfire

The TekFire Fuel-Free lighter uses a high-voltage are of electricity to spark a campfire rather than creating a traditional flame.
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Pack your cameras: Town in Idaho dubbed United States’ first Dark Sky Reserve

The Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve spans more than 1,400 square miles in the Sawtooth Mountains, joining 11 others around the world.
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Backcountry skier covers 2.5 million vertical feet in a single year

In 2016, backcountry skier Aaron Rice set a new record for skiing uphill by covering more than 2.5 million vertical feet in a single year.
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Year in review: The best crowdfunding projects of 2017

What were some of our favorite crowdfunding projects to grace Indiegogo and Kickstarter over the course of 2017? We're glad you asked!
Kai Lenny hydrofoil

Watch Kai Lenny and Jaime O’Brien hydrofoil big waves at Oahu’s Banzai Pipeline

Big wave surfers Kai Lenny and Jaime O'Brien head to Pipeline on the north shore of Oahu to hydrofoil some gnarly surf.
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SnowSearch wants to be your one-stop shop for booking ski trips

SnowSearch is a new online outlet for booking ski trips, including accommodations, lift tickets, gear shipping, and much more.
Inrigo Camera Bag

Inrigo is the high-tech camera bag designed to keep moisture at bay

The Inrigo waterproof camera bag can protect lens and camera bodies from excess moisture with the help of a Bluetooth humidity sensor.
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Short film celebrates first female pro skateboarder signed by Adidas

To celebrate the signing of Nora Vasconcellos, its first female pro skateboarder, Adidas put together a fascinating 20-minute documentary.
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The best family tents

When camping calls for a shelter capable of housing a small army (i.e. Your family), look to one of these best family tents for the job.
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More than a brand: This documentary details the fight to preserve Patagonia

Back in 2011, the Chilean government approved plans for the largest hydroelectric project in the country's history, in Patagonia.
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Airstream Basecamp is back for those seeking a smaller, more affordable trailer

The updated Airstream Basecamp earned rave reviews last year, and now the travel trailer has finally come to market.
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Weekly Rewind: ‘The Last Jedi,’ the first HomeKit smart bulb, the tiniest phone

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top tech stories.
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Pitta is a palm-sized drone that moonlights as an action cam and security system

Is it a camera drone? Is it a GoPro-style action cam? Thanks to a clever modular design, the Pitta manages to be both -- and a bit more.
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The best gifts for skiers

To help you shop this holiday season, we’ve gathered a list of the best gifts for skiers, from gloves and goggles to the coolest accessories.
caply camera

Caply is a voice-controlled camera that can go with you anywhere

Meet Caply, heralded as the world's most durable action camera. It can record five hours of video on one battery charge.
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Pacsafe dives headfirst into 2018 with its Dry collection

Coming February 2018, the Dry series combines Pacsafe's anti-theft technology with water-resistant materials.
salomon s lab shift bindings

Salomon’s S/Lab Shift bindings match uphill capacity with downhill performance

Imagine a ski binding that can transform from a pin toe to an alpine toe -- Salomon's S/LAB SHIFT bindings do just that.
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Tentnest gives you the perks of both a hammock and a tent while camping

Tentnest takes the best elements of a hammock, adds some tent-like qualities, and merges them together to create a new option for campers.
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The Choucas Light Harness is lighter than a smartphone and fits into your pocket

The Choucas Light Harness is ideal for alpine climbing and ski mountaineering -- designed to be lightweight, simple, and convenient.
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Everest: The incredible cost of climbing the world’s highest mountain

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Adidas throws in the towel on fitness devices

Adidas is closing its digital sports unit, signaling a move away from fitness devices and a new focus on enhancing its software offerings.
Hubo

Oh, yeah! Robot joins Olympic torch relay, bashes through a wall on the way

A humankind robot named Hubo joined the Olympic torch relay in South Korea, demonstrating his wall-breaking skills along the way.
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Watch these night skiers use headlamps to light their way down the mountain

Pro skiers Bruno Compagnet and Layla Kerley go night skiing in Chamonix using nothing but headlamps to light their way.
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Have wanderlust? Rent the Forest Cottage teardrop trailer and go exploring

If you don't have a van but you envy the #vanlife, rent the Forest Cottage teardrop trailer and take to the woods for a private getaway.
Hydrorush

If you ever wanted to crush QBs like J.J. Watt, try Reebok’s Hydrorush shoe

With its liquid-foam midsole, the Hydrorush absorbs heel strike impact, providing comfort and protection during training.
Geekey

Somehow, the Geekey squeezes 16 different tools into a single key design

Geekey is a tiny multitool that attaches to a keychain and includes a bottle opener, screwdrivers, wrenches, and much more.
Radius - wide field mosquito repeller

Radius is a smart device that acts like a force field for mosquitoes

Radius is a new Kickstarter smart device that promises to act like a force field against mosquitoes. No bug spray necessary!

Monthly subscription box Trailfoody ships tasty foods to lovers of the outdoors

Trailfoody is a subscription box service that provides hikers and campers with good, nutritional food for use in the outdoors.