olloclip
October 4, 2012
Attach a real lens to your iPhone. Yep, the olloclip attaches in just seconds and can provide either a fish-eye view (capturing a 180-degree field-of-view), a wide-angle view (about twice the field-of-view as normal) and a macro/zoom view (providing an additional 10x zoom). Yea, it only works with the iPhone 4/4s for the moment, but […]
Athens Classic Marathon
October 4, 2012
Coming November 11, 2012. The one and only. The original. The 30th Athens Classic Marathon starts in, yes, Marathonas, travels the official 42,195 meters through Greece, and ends in the Panathenaikon Stadium in Athens. And if you’re not up for the full marathon, the organizers are also offering shorter runs around the famous Marathon Tomb […]
Coghlan’s Bug Jacket
October 3, 2012
Hate bugs? Maybe you’re allergic. Maybe you give off that sweet smell. Maybe you’re hiking somewhere where the bugs get out of control. Or, maybe you just really, really hate bugs swarming all around you. Well, arm yourself with Coghlan’s Bug Jacket. It may seem odd at first, but you know that this will tilt […]
Women’s 1/4 Sock Cushion by Darn Tough Vermont
October 3, 2012
Cushions for your feet? Yes, that would be a better name for these Women’s 1/4 Sock Cushions by Darn Tough Vermont. They’re so incredibly soft and sumptuous to wear, they raise the bar for other socks in the drawer. Made from a blend of Merino Wool, Nylon, and Lycra Spandex, these socks are still machine […]
The Great Eastern Trail
October 3, 2012
Hikers, start your engines! The brand new Great Eastern Trail (GET) is coming soon. The Great Eastern Trail Association, working with American Hiking Society and local trail partners, is creating America’s newest long distance hiking trail: 1800 miles that cross 9 states from Alabama to the Finger Lakes Trail in New York. If you want […]
Wallaroo Breton Hat
October 2, 2012
Would Audrey Hepburn wear this? We think so. The Wallaroo Breton Hat blends fashion with function. With its poly-ribbon braid, natural wooden-beaded leather tie and six classy colors, this washable, crushable hat will fit everyone and provide good sun protection while bringing out that chic look. This is one of those great pieces of wardrobe […]
SeV Kelly Jacket by Scottevest
October 2, 2012
One outstanding travel jacket. The brand new SeV Kelly Jacket by Scottevest in not only sporty, it has removable sleeves and 10 very cleverly designed pockets for holding (and hiding) more gear and gadgets than you could ever imagine. This lightweight jacket is made from a nylon/spandex blend which stretches in all ways, and because […]
The Royal Livingstone Hotel, Victoria Falls
October 2, 2012
Dreaming of an exotic luxurious African adventure? Between Zambia and Zimbabwe on the Zambezi River lies the ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ (translated as the “Cloud that Thunders”), more recently named by David Livingstone after Queen Victoria: Victoria Falls. And, there on the Zambian side lies the 5-plus star Royal Livingstone Hotel, an ideal base for whitewater rafting, canoeing, […]
UVSunSense Wristbands
October 1, 2012
You need sunscreen! Okay Mom, stop nagging (although now it seems we’re the ones doing the nagging). It’s just so important, and now with these UVSunSense Wristbands, they have no excuse. The bands simply wrap around your wrist (or the wrist of your kids or SO) and simply change color as the sunscreen that you’ve […]
Petzl ELIA Helmet
October 1, 2012
A climbing helmet designed for women. The Petzl ELIA Helmet is not only specifically sized for women with a smaller headband, it also allows for ponytails and is adjustable in what seems like an infinite number of ways to fit over your hair, around your ears and under your chin. The bottom line is that […]
Red Rocks Fall Clinic with Chicks Rock!
October 1, 2012
Picture Red Rocks, Nevada. A beautiful landscape just outside of Las Vegas dominated by the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area where large red rock formations jut up near sandstone peaks. Here is where you will learn the skills to be a true rock climber and who better than the ladies at Chicks-With-Picks and Chicks-Rock! […]
Ball Claw by Tourna
September 28, 2012
Thankfully, you no longer have to stick a tennis ball under your skirt to hold on to it. The Ball Claw by Tourna clips to your waistband and holds the ball securely. And later when you want to take it home, it folds easily to fit in your pocket.
Game Skort by Lolë
September 28, 2012
Tennis for the hip crowd. The Game Skort by Lolë is made for the now generation of women tennis players who want to put a twist on the classics. This UPF 50+ skort is made from a 4-way stretch blend of polyester and elastane with a wicking treatment to keep you dry as well as […]
Ladies Tennis Retreat by Cliff Drysdale at The Ritz Carlton, Key Biscayne, Miami
September 28, 2012
Coming October 17-21 (and again 24-28), 2012. There are tennis camps and then there is the Ladies Tennis Retreat by Cliff Drysdale at The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, Miami. This is the largest and most complete tennis venue of any Ritz-Carlton resort worldwide. And the retreat includes 4 nights luxurious accommodations at The Ritz-Carlton, a welcome […]
Straight Jacket Bike Lock by Knog
September 27, 2012
A bike lock that kicks butt. That has to be what the folks at Knog were thinking when they put together the Straight Jacket Bike Lock. This is one solid piece of steel shackle (ahem, chain). Yea, at a couple of pounds, it may weigh a bit more (you can handle it), but no one […]
Spinner Recycled Bike Tube Backpack by Green Guru
September 27, 2012
Going green… with bike tubes? Yep, the geniuses at Green Guru are now taking old bike tubes and water bottles and transforming them into the amazing Spinner Recycled Bike Tube Backpack. This backpack has all the features of your favorite day pack with the addition of a laptop pocket, outer pockets for water bottles, an […]
Outerbike 2012 Moab, Utah
September 27, 2012
Coming October 3, 2012. The Outerbike expo in Moab, Utah will be your chance to test ride next year’s bikes on world-class roads before the rest of the world gets a peek. For three days, you’ll be able to see and test ride next year’s innovations in cycling on 20 miles of connected loops that […]
Women’s Quantum Hood by Icebreaker
September 26, 2012
A hoodie for stylish women? Yep, it can be done. The Women’s Quantum Hood by Icebreaker, made with merino wool, is perfect for that cooler weather. Along with being lined and having thumb holes to keep your hands warm, its hour-shaped design fits just right, and it has a small pocket that’s ideal for your […]
BlueSeventy Women’s TX3000 Tri Suit
September 26, 2012
Special gear for triathletes? Yep, the BlueSeventy Women’s TX3000 Tri Suit may very well improve your time. It addresses keeping you cool (because its Microskin fabric is permeable), keeping you comfortable (because it stretches in all ways to fit just right), keeping your muscles taut (because it’s designed with graduated compression to help with muscle […]
SheROX Bermuda Triathlon/Duathlon
September 26, 2012
Coming November 4, 2012. The SheROX Bermuda Triathlon/Duathlon is a sprint distance triathlon/duathlon… in Bermuda. Yes, Bermuda. That means you can talk your SO into coming along and then duck-out for the race and then return for a vacation of festivities… in Bermuda. Yes, Bermuda. Not that it matters, because you’ll be in Bermuda, but the […]
Sombrero Juicer by Umbra
September 25, 2012
Fresh juice while camping? Yep, if you happen to backpack and set-up camp near oranges or peaches or another juicy fruit of some sort, what better way to take advantage than to have a mini juicer right there in your pack, and that’s exactly what the folks at Umbra figured when they made the Sombrero […]
Ortik Forum and Approach Tents
September 25, 2012
A modular tent system… from the future. The new Forum and Approach Tents by Ortik (a Portuguese company) comprise a system of tents that can be joined together into a network of tent rooms. You’d start with the Forum central tent and then add on the Approach 2 and Approach 3 tents for additional rooms. […]
Booderee National Park, Australia
September 25, 2012
On our ongoing exploration ’round the world, we’re seeking the best gear and the best places to use it, and that led us to one of Australia Geographic’s top 18 camping spots: The Booderee National Park. The best time to go is either in June or July when you can see humpback and southern right […]
Vixen Helmet by Shred Ready
September 24, 2012
Protect your noggin’ in the whitewater. The women’s Vixen Helmet by Shred Ready was designed for kayaking, wake-boarding, kite-boarding, rafting and other water sports where you’ll want to protect your head. The Vixen is styled after the classic Scooby helmet with a solid rigidity and strength to the shell. Comes in 9 colors.