This winter is a potential turning point in the world of outerwear. After decades of complete and utter Gore-Tex domination, there are a few high-profile materials that offer attractive alternatives. Each material (including a new...
A few months ago, I wrote about SeaLife's Mini II 9-megapixel camera ($229.99, sealife-cameras.com) and hoped to get a sample to try out. Well, they sent one at the beginning of the summer and...
For years, the choice for waterproof jackets for skiing, backpacking, hiking, climbing, etc. was pretty cut and dry: Gore-Tex and all the other junk. And by other junk, we mean the proprietary waterproof/breathable fabrics that...
You've been itching to get your latest 5.9 climb or Class V run on camera. The grit, the glory, the scenery--these need to be captured and shared. Unfortunately, hard granite and raging rapids aren't too friendly toward your...
I've used the OtterBox watertight storage cases in a variety of sizes to protect my cameras, cell phones and laptops in various outdoor situations, and I've always been impressed with the results. However, a friend...