Kraig Becker
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Nashville, TN, United States
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The best portable power stations
A power generator keeps gadgets running for camping trips and short outings. Here are the best portable power stations available. → Read More
Keen is Saving the Planet One Pair of Shoes at a Time
Footwear manufacturer Keen uses augmented and virtual reality, AI, and robots to make great shoes and boots that are eco-friendly too. → Read More
Spinciti's Amsterdam e-bike Offers Speed and Range at an Affordable Price
Spinciti makes a splashy entry into the competitive e-bike market by introducing the Amsterdam, a model that offers three electric motor options, a high level of comfort, and a solid 50-mile range -- all at an affordable price that starts at $999. The Amsterdam is expected to ship in March 2020. → Read More
The Hydro_Bot Jacket Wicks Away Mositure with the Touch of a Button
The new Hydro_Bot jacket from European company KJUS is the first of its kind, using an electro-osmotic process to open the pores in the fabric, allowing heat and moisture to escape at the touch of a button. According to the designers, this makes the jacket ten times more breathable than other ski jackets. → Read More
Propella 3.0 Electric Bike Review: Affordable Electric Thrills
The Propella 3.0 ebike is an evolutionary upgrade to an affordable ebike designed for urban commuters. The bike retains its signature styling and exceptoinal price, while upgrading its front fork for a smoother ride. Other changes include a new battery pack, LCD screen, and an optional suspension seat. → Read More
Propella 3.0 Electric Bike Review: Affordable Electric Thrills
The Propella 3.0 ebike is an evolutionary upgrade to an affordable ebike designed for urban commuters. The bike retains its signature styling and exceptoinal price, while upgrading its front fork for a smoother ride. Other changes include a new battery pack, LCD screen, and an optional suspension seat. → Read More
The Karmic Oslo looks like an eibike Apple would design and build
Just launched on Kickstarter, the Karmic Oslo is an ebike/scooter hybrid that features very distinctive design elements that make it look like something Apple would build. The bike features a 250-watt motor, a 480 watt-hour battery, a range of 20 miles, integrated headlights and taillights, and other tech components. → Read More
This portable power station has 6 AC outlets and can charge a Tesla
The EcoFlow Delta is a portable power station that features six AC outlets, six USB ports, and a 12-volt port to go along with its 1800-watt output. The Delta can recharge up to 13 devices at once. The massive battery pack can even charge an electric vehicle such as a Tesla. → Read More
The North Face's Groundbreaking New Futurelight Gear Arrives October 1
The North Face's line of new products featuring the company's groundbreaking new fabric Futurelight will begin hitting stores on October 1. The material is said to offer unprecedented performance in terms of breathability and protection from the elements, and will be used in Summit, Steep and Flight products. → Read More
Specialized used 3D-printing and liquid polymer to make a better bike seat
Specialized has developed a method for designing and creating bike seats using 3D printing and liquid polymers that it calls Mirror Technology. This approach allows infinite tuning of the saddle to improve comfort, stability, and safety on a level that traditional padding can't come close to replicating in any way. → Read More
This origami-inspired kayak is so small that you could fit 3 in your trunk
The new Inlet kayak from Oru evolves the company's approach to creating folding kayaks. The new model weigh just 20 pounds, requires just 3 minutes to set up, and costs just $849, making it the most accessible, easy to use, and affordable boat that Oru has ever made. → Read More
The best new gear from the Summer Outdoor Retailer 2019 convention
At the 2019 summer Outdoor Retailer convention held annually in Denver, Colorado the top brands from the outdoor industry unveiled hundreds of new products to help keep us safe and comfortable in the outdoors. From boots and backpacks to sleeping bags and tents, this is the very best new outdoor gear unveiled at the show. → Read More
The Best Father's Day Gifts for Adventurous and Outdoorsy Dads
A rundown of the very best gifts for adventurous dads and outdoorsy fathers who like to camp, hike, travel, or generally spend their time in the outdoors. The list includes both gadgets and tech items, to outdoor gear designed to keep your dad safe, comfortable, and happy while he explores the backcountry on his weekend getaways. → Read More
Forget foam. This fluid-filled helmet mimics your brain to protect your head
The Fluid Inside head protection system is designed to not just protect an athletes skull, but the brain as well, by mimicking the fluids that protect us from repeated impacts and sudden, jarring hits. The system is more than the sum of its parts however, strategically placing the fluid pods to prevent the most common sport injuries. → Read More
Cannondale's Treadwell Tech Features Bring a New Joy to Casual Biking
Cannondale's Treadwell bike is an app-connected option that takes the pain out of owning a bike by not only providing metrics from your ride, but also providing reminders of when and where to get maintenance. With its affordable price and integrated technology it is a bike built for beginners and veteran riders alike. → Read More
Propella 2.2 is proof that you don't have to spend a fortune to get a good ebike
Propella’s ebike is an affordable entry-level model that is lightweight be electric bike standards. It offers pedal assist up to 18 miles per hour, has a range of 20-40 miles depending on the mode you select, and a unique design that helps it stand out from the crowd. Perhaps most importantly however is that it rides much more like a traditional bike than most electric models, even with the… → Read More
This Collapsible Bike Helmet is Made for Urban Explorers
The Closca Loop Helmet is a redesign of the company's earlier model that is lighter and more compact than the original, while also being better for the environment. The helmet has the ability to collapse down to reduce its volume by 45%, while offering a comfortable fit and excellent ventilation. → Read More
Competitors Call into Question Trek's New Bike Helmet Technology
After announcing a new type of helmet technology that is allegedly 48 times safer than regular bike helmets, treks competitors are calling those numbers into question. MIPS and Koroyd both claim that the new WaveCel helmets are not appreciably better than the technology that they use in their own helmets, which have been available for awhile. → Read More
Gore’s Innovation Center is a powerful ally for Silicon Valley start ups
The Gore Innovation Center, located in Santa Clara, California, was created in 2017 to give the company an opportunity to work more closely with Silicon Valley start ups, bringing Gore's vast catalog of materials and technologies to wearables not just in the outdoor space, but in health, medicine, smart fabrics, and more. → Read More
Trek's WaveCel Bike Helmet is 48 Times Safer Than What You're Wearing
Trek and Bontrager have developed a new cycling helmet technology that looks to dramatically improve performance and safety. Dubbed WaveCel, the new tech uses three processes – flex, crumple, and glide – to disperse the energy absorbed on contact in an accident, providing up to 48 times more protection against head injury. → Read More