August 15, 2013
Camp fire…charge your phone…what?! Yes, with the soon-to-be-released FlameStower, you can charge any type of phone just by using the heat from your camp fire and a little water. Their special “Thermoelectric Generator” converts the thermal energy from the fire into useable energy. It takes about as much time to charge a device as it […]
July 11, 2013
Enjoy your music outdoors with the boomBOTTLE by Scosche. This award-winning portable speaker produces great sound with a wireless range of 33 feet and a rechargeable battery for up to 10 hours of continuous music playback. With a built-in microphone, you can even use it as a speakerphone for your smartphone. It’s super durable and […]
June 25, 2013
Okay…so you probably wouldn’t drop your phone in Nemo’s fishbowl, but this picture of the Hitcase Pro for iPhone 5 shows that it’ll make your phone waterproof up to 30 feet. This iPhone case will certainly provide iPhone protection for you TrailblazerGirl outdoor sports enthusiasts. A mount is included to attach it to your kayak, […]
June 17, 2013
A compact, practical case that is especially useful for summer activities. The Heliograph Smart Phone Camera Case by our friends at Innate is made out of a tough, urethane coated fabric with a zipper constructed using stitch-less welded technology and internal padding, making it a super waterproof/weatherproof protector for your phone and camera. Other thoughtful […]
June 6, 2013
Looking like a couple of salt and pepper shakers connected together, the Land Explorer Binoculars by Originator are actually an innovative navigation tool. Download the free app to your smartphone or tablet, sync it with the Land Explorer, and then point the binoculars at something in the distance. The landmark will be identified in Google […]
May 29, 2013
Pedal Power! The ECOXPOWER by Grace Digital is a small contraption that attaches to your front wheel hub, and as you pedal, it charges an LED white headlight, 2 rear LED red lights, and your cell phone or GPS unit. Your phone/GPS is protected in a water resistant, touchscreen friendly case that easily mounts on […]
May 29, 2013
Our friends at X-1, have developed a great pair of headphones in their Women’s Momentum Ultra Light. They are super lightweight, have 5 ear tip sizes so you’re sure to find one that will fit perfectly, are sweatproof and rinsable, have a reflective tangle free cord, and in-line remote that is iPod and iPhone compatible, […]
May 7, 2013
Impress your friends with the ability to identify that bright star up in the sky with the Star Walk HD – 5 Stars Astronomy Guide App. It’s compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Some great features of this app include: real time updates of the star map on your device as you move, Augmented […]
May 3, 2013
Ever been hiking and wondered what that mountain was in the distance? Well, wonder no more! With the Point de Vue App, you can pull out your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad and identify all visible and nearby summits within a 125-mile range of your current location. Even with bad weather or poor visibility, this […]
May 1, 2013
Ever been part way up the mountain and wonder if you should take shelter now because that predicted storm is coming sooner rather than later? Wonder no more…MyRadar Weather Radar App is a handy tool that provides you with animated weather radar that allows you to quickly see what weather is coming your way right […]
April 26, 2013
iPhone powered cycling? Yes, the KICKR Power Trainer, the newest, coolest indoor bike trainer from Wahoo Fitness, connects to your iPhone and allows you to control the resistance of your training session and store details of your session. It’s also super quiet and designed to feel like you are actually on the road. Wow, high […]
March 25, 2013
The last thing you want to worry about as you are zipping down the trails on your mountain bike is whether your phone or camera is going to stay put. Worries are over with the Adjustable Cell/GPS Platform by Trail Rail! Made out of solid machined aluminum and lined with neoprene for vibration dampening and […]
February 15, 2013
Darn earbud cords always getting tangled? Not with the CordCruncher Earbud Headphones. These very cleverly designed headphones have an elastic sleeve to manage the cord’s length. They can be wrapped up for hassle-free storage, and you can drop them in your bag without worrying about them being tangled when you reach for them or even […]
February 8, 2013
Carrying your phone all day? Instead, have it grip to you with this clever little gadget called the FlyGrip. The FlyGrip can actually be attached to any device you want to hold on to by creating a clip that forms to your fingers so it naturally hangs-on to you. It’s like wearing a ring. It […]
February 6, 2013
Next-gen headphones are here now! Yes, the AfterShokz Sportz M2 with Mic are cool, comfortable headphones… but they don’t fit in your ears. Yes, that’s right. They don’t fit in your ears. They touch against your cheekbones, and they work incredibly well. These deliver great sound while allowing your ears to stay unplugged and free […]
February 6, 2013
iPhone = personal trainer? Yep, that’s the idea behind RunKeeper, the GPS Track, Running, Walking, and Cycling App By FitnessKeeper. With RunKeeper, you can track your runs, walks, bike rides, hikes, and more using the GPS in your iPhone. It will report stats for your pace, distance and time, and it will keep track of […]
February 1, 2013
Better fit and better sound… and surprisingly comfortable. While being a little skeptical about the over-the-ear headphones, we were pleasantly surprised by these MEElectronics M6 Sports In-Ear Headphones. Yes, they were comfortable, and they stayed on much better than standard earbuds during our exercises, and the magic of their noise isolating in-ear design plus the […]
January 18, 2013
Waterproof, dirt proof, snow proof and shock proof? Yes, yes, yes and yes! The LifeProof frē for iPhone 5 is on its way to being the last word on rugged cases for iPhones. We actually had to test this one for ourselves, so we dropped it in a bucket to see what would happen… and […]
January 18, 2013
Hey, is that a power station in your pocket? Why, yes it is. In fact, it’s the powermonkey extreme by Powertraveller. The powermonkey extreme can charge nearly every type of 5V portable device from a GPS device to an MP3 player to a cell phone to even a tablet, including iPods, iPhones and iPads. It […]
January 18, 2013
Get treasure hunting… with the Geocaching App by Groundspeak Inc. With detailed information on nearly 2 million hidden geocache containers across the globe, you’ll join the world of outdoor adventurers discovering hidden containers just around the corner and in more than 180 countries. Use the in-app descriptions and hints to start your location-based GPS-powered adventure […]
January 9, 2013
Ready for the slopes? How ’bout up to the minute snow and weather conditions delivered live to your iPhone for your favorite ski and snowboard destinations. The Ski and Snow Report App By The Zumobi Network is one of the best… it provides snow depth data including base and top, a five day forecast, instant […]
January 8, 2013
A top 50 in Apple’s App Hall of Fame, the Fotopedia Heritage App combines one of the world’s largest photo book with an inspiring travel guide which doubles as an entertaining teaching and bed-time reader. But what makes TrailblazerGirl so interested is that this app was created with the UNESCO World Heritage Center, so it […]
December 19, 2012
And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2012 reviews in the Urban Gear category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the Micro Luggage, the amazing luggage with an attached scooter embedded right […]
December 5, 2012
Hate trying to unravel your ear buds? Taking them on and off to talk to folks at the gym or on the way to work? What a nuisance, right? But fortunately the folks at Quirky are supporting the development of a new product called Props. Props are designed to keep your earbuds tethered to you, […]