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Get ready for your first summit with our beginner’s guide to mountaineering gear

When you're ready to take your skills from the crag to the mountainside, have a look at some of the best gear to get started mountaineering.
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Ditch infrared: Low-light Canon camera shoots wildlife at night in full color

With the low-light Canon ME20F-SH camera, Earth Live producers were able to shoot in the dark without the aid of infrared.
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Tiny Ultimate Nexus camper easily transforms into a roomy outdoor living space

The Ultimate Nexus Teardrop Trailer is a tiny camper that converts into a full size living space complete with king-size bed.
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Weekly Rewind: Cheap solar roofs, the fastest cars, Spotify’s new record

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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Stay warm this winter with the Polar Seal heated sports pullover

The Polar Seal is an active outdoor pullover that features integrated heating elements to keep the wearer warm in cold weather conditions.
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Save your knees and your ride with durable, recyclable Capsule skateboards

Capsule skateboards and longboards use a new material that improves the boarding experience for both the rider and the board.
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Tern GSD ebike may be the alternative to a car you’ve been looking for

The Tern GSD electric bike is a behemoth of a two-wheeled vehicle capable of transporting a whole family and groceries.
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That’s a bold strategy — ESPNU to become ESPN8 ‘The Ocho’ for one day

ESPN is finally capitalizing on the joke in the film Dodgeball by turning its college sports channel ESPNU into ESPN8 "The Ocho" for a day.
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Hydra-Light is a groundbreaking technology that uses water to create electricity

Requiring a simple 10-second dunk in water to generate electricity, the Hydra-Light flashlight is an incredibly innovative new technology.
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We hit the Coffee Brew Pipe and left Outdoor Retailer impressed and caffeinated

Capable of whipping up a strong shot of coffee in just three minutes, the Coffee Brew Pipe (or Bripe) is an inventive new way to brew coffee.
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Nemo's Cloudview hammock has a cupholder for your favorite summertime beverage

Nemo's Cloudview hammock is designed for laid-back lounging in the backyard or in the woods, and is the first to incorporate a cupholder.
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Solar sunglasses generate electricity while you wear them

Researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have developed a pair of solar sunglasses that generate electricity as you wear them.
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Outdoor Retailer Summer 2017: The best gear on the planet

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Too close for comfort — great white bites down on GoPro in a terrifying video

GoPros are known for their ability to operate in harsh conditions, but this one got lucky after suffering a bite from a great white shark.
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The Hydralight is the world’s first water-activated flashlight

The Hydralight uses salt water to power its energy cells, serving as a water-activated flashlight that can produce hundreds of hours of light.
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The Forge is the first outdoor shoe with heat customizable features

Tecnica unveils its Forge collection for 2018, trekking boots that offer heat moldable customization options to fit perfectly to your feet.
Crua Clan

The Crua Clan tent system may be the only outdoor shelter you need

The Crua Clan tent system is a modular approach to camp shelters, providing a single option for all outdoor activities.
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Polar adds Nike+ Run Club support to its fitness devices

Fitness watch manufacturer Polar has announced that it has added Nike+ Run Club support to its fitness -tracking devices.
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Machine learning can identify the world’s most overpaid and underpaid soccer stars

Machine learning project reveals which soccer players are the most overpaid. And maybe shows how our own salaries will be calculated, too.
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Kicker’s new outdoor speakers bring 360 sound and great battery life

Kicker has expanded its Bullfrog line of Bluetooth speakers, introducing two new models designed for use in the outdoors.
Camping Cube

The Camping Cube is a mondo tent with charging pockets and a doggy door

E-Z Up's Camping Cube offers plenty of interior space, ample storage, fast set-up, and plenty of other amenities for your next camping trip.
Grip'enGo

Grip'enGo hydration system fits most bottles, lets you ditch the water bladder

Avoid bulky, hard to use, and harder to clean water bladders with the Grip'enGo, which turns water bottles into efficient hydration systems.
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Light up your darkest night rides with the Torch M1 bike helmet

The Torch M1 bike helmet includes a bright 500-lumen LED light to help you find your way on a night ride whether on-road or off.
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Japan's RoboCup 2017 sees soccer robots compete to beat humans in 2050

With the goal of developing humanoid robots to someday compete against actual humans, RoboCup 2017 in Japan has a long road ahead.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Portable grills, reusable color books, and more

Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week.
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Oakley partners with Vicis to create the new Edge Shield helmet

The Vicis Edge Shield by Oakley has just launched, which has purportedly been "engineered to enhance performance and optimize safety."
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Weekly Rewind: Battery breakthroughs, game-changing EVs, floating solar plants

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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Your watch will double as a multitool if it’s the Leatherman Tread Tempo

Leatherman describes its latest offering, the Tread Tempo, as a "watch-meet-multitool to have on hand for the expected and unexpected."
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Save the environment while you rock climb with La Sportiva’s Mythos Eco

La Sportiva's Mythos Eco are made from recycled materials for a climbing shoe that is great for your feet and better for the environment.
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Scubajet adds propulsion to kayaks, canoes, and even divers

Scubajet aims to make water sports "more awesome" with an eco-friendly jet propulsion system that can be used by divers, kayakers, and more.
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The Bripe is the ultraportable coffee brew pipe built for the outdoors

The Bripe is an ultra portable coffee brew pipe that allows you to get your caffeine fix anywhere, making it ideal for the outdoors.
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Find your own fuel with nCamp’s tiny, twig-burning stove for backpacking

The nCamp stove is a wood-burning stove that weighs in at under 1.5 pounds and can be collapsed to the size of a paperback book.
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Phoozy is an astronaut suit and ‘thermal capsule’ for your phone

This thermal capsule made from space suit tech can withstand extreme temperatures and protect your device from drops and submersion.
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The world’s first smart, electric, self-inflating stand-up paddleboard

Get on the water in less time than it takes to inflate a paddleboard with a traditional hand pump, and go twice as far with the motor assist.