Ice Spikes for Shoes and Why Your Grandma Needs These More Than You
It seems that you can add chains and spikes to your trail running shoes so you can have a better grip on snow and ice. That's cool, right?
But honestly, I believe these products don't receive the proper attention.
Of course athletes know about this but what about the millions of senior people out of which thousands make the news every winter? The poor people fall on ice when going shopping and break their bones - are they aware of such anti slip protection?
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gear
Kevlar Mountain Bike Tires by Specialized or How To Avoid Punctures
Specialized introduces the anti puncture bike tires Armandillo Anti Flat Technology.
Basically the tires have a nylon and Kevlar layer underneath the outer rubber. So you can ride long distances on rough terrain without the worries of getting a flat tire.
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bicycle
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mountain bike
GoPro Focus and Zoom Lens - Take DOF Shots with Your GoPro HD Camera
Everything I know about building a DIY steadicam is now is in this new guide. Learn how to get amazing cinematic video with this cool gadget that you can build using parts from your local hardware store.
If you don't like the material, no worries. I'll give your money back and you get to keep the guide. Guaranteed!
It seems that you can also capture zoom and DOF shots with your GoPro HD - which normally comes with a fixed lens (no zoom and no focus).
All you need to do is replace the original lens with the 2.8 - 12 mm Varifocal lens. You can do this yourself by dismounting your cam (see video tutorial below) or you can send it to RageCams and they'll do it for you.
GoPro DOF Footage Test with Varifocal 2.8 - 12 mm Lens (taken with GoPro HD 2)
If you don't like the material, no worries. I'll give your money back and you get to keep the guide. Guaranteed!
It seems that you can also capture zoom and DOF shots with your GoPro HD - which normally comes with a fixed lens (no zoom and no focus).
All you need to do is replace the original lens with the 2.8 - 12 mm Varifocal lens. You can do this yourself by dismounting your cam (see video tutorial below) or you can send it to RageCams and they'll do it for you.
GoPro DOF Footage Test with Varifocal 2.8 - 12 mm Lens (taken with GoPro HD 2)
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GoPro HD
iPhone 4 Outdoor Case by CellHelmet
How do you protect your iPhone when you're engaged into your favorite outdoor activity? What if it falls from your pocket? Will it break?
Finally, someone made an iPhone case that's built for the outdoors, without making it a brick. CellHelmet is the worlds first and only iPhone case to come with a safety net of insurance, in case if it should ever fail.
Made of thermoplastic polyurethane, CellHelmet is tough against drops and falls, but most important - CellHelmet guarantees to protect your iPhone.
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gear
Sleeping in the Snow and What To Eat in Order To Keep Yourself Warm at Night
Do you watch Survivorman? You know, the TV show on Discovery.
I do. I also watch I should't be alive.
But no mater how sympathetic I am with the people/characters, I'm still just a guy on a couch eating snacks (in a warm home with no pain or fear whatsoever).
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survival
New Balance Minimus MT10 Review
The science is in…running with less padding and support in order to strengthen your feet, calves and legs while (get this) reducing running related injuries!
As the New Balance slogan for their Minimus shoes says, "Less is more", I happen to agree with them.
We all know New Balance and the type of products that they put out; however, these shoes and other like it are a relatively new phenomenon in the running shoe industry as they incorporate the minimalist running philosophy into a lightweight shoe.
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outdoor gear review
GoPro Filter - DIY Kit
Here's an interesting tutorial by YouTube user BisdremisKostas on how to make your own DIY filter kit for your GoPro HD camera.
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GoPro HD
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GoPro HD 2
How To Choose Your Sports & Mountaineering Sunglasses
Have you ever went outside and felt like the sunlight is too bright for you?
Sometimes this happens even if the sky is cloudy. This is either because your are naturally more sensitive to sunlight (green and blue eyed people are prone to photophobia) or you stayed in low light (indoors) for a prolonged time and your eyes can't adjust to the new brighter daylight.
In any case, having a pair of sunglasses is always helpful.
So here are some short notes about what you may wanna consider when choosing your sports and mountaineering sunglasses:
Interchangeable lenses and UV protection
If you enjoy outdoor activities, a pair of sunglasses with interchangeable lenses is a must. Basically, you get 3 pairs of lenses, each for a different lighting situation.
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gear
3 Reasons To Let Your Kids Go Climbing
Everything about building a hangboard + training plans now in my new guide:
How To Build Your Own DIY Climbing Hangboard without Drilling The Wall Above Your Doorway
If you don't like the material, no worries. I'll give your money back and you get to keep the guide. Guaranteed!
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One of the best ways to make your kid a responsible person is to treat him/her like an adult.
Now, I don't have kids of my own but I've noticed there's a difference in behavior when you treat the kids like one of your own (adults that is).
Me and my 12 year old cousin have been best friends since she was 5. When she was 6 years old, I took her with me on a 10 story building and she sat there enjoying the view while I was working on a billboard, hanging from a rope. Maybe I was was crazy (wasn't my child so why worry, right?) but I saw how my other young cousins develop with less permissive parents - there's a difference and not necessarily to the kid's advantage.
So one of the ways to actually empower your child is to let the kid go climbing and grant him/her the freedom to act and explore as if he/she was a full grown up.
How To Build Your Own DIY Climbing Hangboard without Drilling The Wall Above Your Doorway
If you don't like the material, no worries. I'll give your money back and you get to keep the guide. Guaranteed!
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One of the best ways to make your kid a responsible person is to treat him/her like an adult.
Now, I don't have kids of my own but I've noticed there's a difference in behavior when you treat the kids like one of your own (adults that is).
Me and my 12 year old cousin have been best friends since she was 5. When she was 6 years old, I took her with me on a 10 story building and she sat there enjoying the view while I was working on a billboard, hanging from a rope. Maybe I was was crazy (wasn't my child so why worry, right?) but I saw how my other young cousins develop with less permissive parents - there's a difference and not necessarily to the kid's advantage.
So one of the ways to actually empower your child is to let the kid go climbing and grant him/her the freedom to act and explore as if he/she was a full grown up.
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climbing
Technical Hoodie Review - Röjk Helmet Hood
Disclaimer: This review is biased as hell. You've been warned.
Röjk is this cool young Swedish company that makes the ultimate outdoor technical hoodie.
Did I mention I'm biased?
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outdoor gear review
Seattle Sling Bag Review - Kavu
KAVU is a small Seattle based company that has been around since 1990. They specialize in both men’s and women’s outdoor apparel clothing. In addition to clothing, they sell bags, hats, sunglasses, and other accessories.
KAVU stands for Klear, Above, Visibly, Unlimited and they chose eco-friendly fabrics like bamboo, hemp, and good old-fashioned cotton.
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