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Vicis Zero1 outperforms competing smart helmets in NFL/NFLPA safety tests

Vicis Zero1 helmet earned top spot in a recent NFL/NFLPA Helmet Laboratory concussion safety test that evaluated 33 different helmets.
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Stash inflatable cooler was inspired by stand-up paddle boards

Inspired by the SUP, the Stash is a portable cooler that can be folded down for easy transport and then inflated to a full-size cooler.
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Vasque Breeze III Hiking Boots: Our First Take

Vasque refreshed its popular Breeze model of hiking boots. We went feets-on to see how it stands up to its competition.
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Insect Shield offering U.S. military-approved bug repellent for clothing

You now can protect your clothing using one of the industry's leading bug repellents with Insect Shield's new Easy Pack program.
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Current’s stylish new backpacks keep your cell phone charged in the wilderness

Current's Move and Classic backpacks offer the best of both worlds -- stylish good looks and on-the-go portable charging.
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Introducing the Mullet, a concave skateboard deck crafted from recycled aircraft aluminum

Aluminati, known for its recycled aircraft aluminum skateboards, introduced the Mullet, the company's first concave deck with a longer style.
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Shrimp from the Sahara sounds crazy, but it may be the future of aquaculture

Wild seafood populations are dwindling -- but there's a new seafood farming technique that might ensure we never run out of shrimp.
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Withings updates Body and Body Cardio scales with new 'Baby Mode'

Parents with infants have an easy way to track their baby's weight thanks to the "Baby Mode" added to Withings popular connected scales.
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Concussion-monitoring tech moves beyond the gridiron with new sensor

Concussion-monitoring Cue Sport Sensor is small enough to fit on a headband and versatile enough to be used in almost any athletic endeavor.
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Oboz gives the women’s hiking boot game a boost with the Bridger Mid BDry

Comfortable and fit to take a beating, Oboz's Bridger BDry boot is a solid addition to anyone's quiver of weekend hiking gear.
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Polar introduces new M460 bike computer with smart coach option

Polar's new M460 bike computer is bound to be a hit among cyclists looking to streamline their training and improve their performance.
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Swiveling hip belt from Arc’Teryx makes lugging a heavy backpack less of a chore

Arc'Teryx outdid itself with the new Bora AR backpack with the RotoGlide hip belt, a revolutionary new suspension system that moves with you.
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94-year old Lithium-Ion battery inventor unveils new ultra-efficient glass battery

The new battery uses a sodium- or lithium-coated glass electrolyte that has three times the storage capacity of a lithium ion battery.
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Columbia's Montrail line of clothing draws inspiration from 103-mile endurance race

Columbia chronicles the UTMB 103-mile race through the Alps, and shows off the gear the runners used to make it through the 20-hour race.
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This is Lou — an electric skateboard that lets you travel at 20 miles per hour

Hoaverboard-maker SoFlow is expanding its product catalog with the award-winning Lou, the company's lightest and fastest electric skateboard.
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Going down a mountain is easy with Salewa’s new Mountain Trainer Mid boot

Salewa's latest Mountain Trainer Mid GTX boots are designed to be easier on the legs when descending even the steepest mountain path.
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XStrada Ultra Fat Bike brings the pedal power of an ebike to backcountry riding

Xstrada's Ultra Fat Bike mixes the power of a dirt bike with the performance of a fat tire bike to deliver the ultimate mountain bike.
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Clever new technique allows scientists to mass produce synthetic blood for transfusions

Scientists discovered a way to mass produce red blood cells using stem cells, opening the door for the wide-scale use of manufactured blood.
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Luxor Mini flashlight bundles auto-focusing beam into a pocket-sized package

The Luxor Mini flashlight takes the on-the-fly focusing of the Luxor 2 and packages it in a pocket-sized package.
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Meet the Nano 2 — a clamshell dome tent that opens and closes like a baby carriage

The Nano 2 tent from Mollusc takes the familiar dome tent we know and love and turns it on its heels with an innovative clamshell design.
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REI sets camp in the hammock market with the Quarter Dome Air hammock

In producing its first hammock, REI leveraged what it knows best -- tents -- and used that expertise to produce the Quarter Dome Air hammock.
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Enjoy ample sleeping and storage space in REI’s newest Quarter Dome tent

Lightweight livability is how REI describes its new Quarter Dome tent which packs 28 percent more living space into a compact frame.
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Texas grand jury finds that a GIF can be considered a weapon

In a first-of-its-kind case, a Texas grand jury this week ruled that an animated GIF sent via Twitter can be considered a deadly weapon.
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Osprey’s affordable new anti-gravity packs save your back without injuring your wallet

Osprey's revolutionary Anti-Gravity Suspension is now available in updated versions of the Aether and Ariel lines of long-distance backpacks.
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Innovative Eva all-foam snowshoes launch via Kickstarter

Colorado-based Crescent Moon is shaking up the snowshoe industry with its new Eva All-Foam Snowshoes that fit like a sneaker.
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Topo Designs unveils its backpacking, hiking, and travel-friendly Tech Pants

Topo Designs' new 4-pocket Tech Pants stretch to fit your active lifestyle of hiking, backpacking, and traveling.
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The North Face brings the rain resistance of Gore-Tex to its Apex Flex GTX jacket

The new Apex Flex GTX jacket has a soft fabric shell and waterproofing that will keep you going regardless of the weather.
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You had a good run, duct tape, but this Lego tape is just way more fun

The tape is designed with a series of bumps that are compatible with Lego, Mega Bloks, Kreo, and other toy brick building systems.
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Pro Concept Gear activewear keeps you cool during training, protects phone

Startup PCG is developing a line of activewear with conveniently placed pouches that hold your phone securely without impeding your exercise.
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Trokia’s backpackable three-point hammock lets you relax anywhere trees are found

The Troika uses a three-point attachment system that gets you off the ground while providing a flat, comfortable surface on which to sleep.
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Bear Bowl cook pot weighs less than cell phone and folds down to the size of your wallet

The Bear Bowl from Bear Minimum is the world's first backpacking pot small enough to fit in your pocket, and is perfect for camping.
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Meet RAMBO, the Army’s badass new 3D-printed grenade launcher

Researchers at the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development, and Engineering Center this week announced they successful developed and fired a 3D-printed grenade from a 3D-printed grenade launcher.
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Hypar looks to hyperbolas for its innovative folding kayak

Hypar sets its foldable kayak apart with a unique hull shape that is razor sharp at the stern and wide at the bow.
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Stainproof and packable Trailhead Adventure Pant launches on Kickstarter

Coalatree is kickstarting the the Trailhead Adventure Pant, a must-have piece of clothing for hiking wardrobe.