Too many of us probably are very familiar with laboring over tent poles trying to arrange them in their appropriate configurations and finally being able to crawl in our tent and go to sleep. No longer will we need to waste energy on this routine.

The Mach 6 tent from Kelty includes what is called the AirPitch technology. Instead of rigid, metal poles, the Mach 6 is supported by air poles. With the included pump, you can inflate the Mach 6’s frame in under a minute and never struggle with bending metal poles, unless you want to. Continue reading →

Helicopters and motorcycles are infinitely cool vehicles, and their pilots tend to be equally hip, even if it’s an unintentional style. Marrying these two styles, in what is possibly a mega-cool product, is the Hi-Jack Diesel Motorcycle Helmet. But unlike others who try too hard to look suave, the Hi-Jack Diesel helmet is simplified and specific; it is not interested in advertising itself. Continue reading →

I was always a little suspicious of what my father called the “mummy bag” when I would go camping as a kid. I wasn’t a fan of horror films, and I didn’t know if it meant I would be sleeping in something a mummy was buried in. But I found that a mummy bag is maybe the best design for a sleeping bag. And the Mobile Mummy Bag from Sierra Designs is maybe the best of the best. Continue reading →

Whenever I go camping, I love to build a big fire from wood found afar from my campsite. Hauling it back to the site in crossed arms is one of the serene moments I love in life. But sometimes, I just want a fire ready to cook food quickly, and one that is compact, not one of those big outdoor grills. In just under two minutes, the Jetboil Flash Cooking System has boiling water ready for some instant soup or a hot cup of cocoa. Continue reading →

What on Earth is the Rungu Juggernaut? At first glance, I am stupefied, completely excited, and trying to figure out how to use it. Basically a heavy-duty tricycle, the Rungu Juggernaut is a fat-tire, three-wheeled bike that is made for big-time beach access. Continue reading →

I’m not yet sure if the Safari Tent by Barebones is either a very accommodating tent for extended wilderness retreats or something like an impromptu mansion. The 120 square foot portable home is capable of sleeping eight people and is very spacious. Continue reading →

As an avid biker, constantly thrusting my arms left and right to single my movement, I am in need of a safer notification system. Cars have everything in this regard. Turn signals, break lights, running lights, high beams. They are outfitted with electronics that announce their presence to guarantee safety.

Bicycles, are much more discreet. And considering that us cyclists are a bit more vulnerable than a driver, we could use something serious, like Helios Bars. Continue reading →

The Mountain Boggan Toboggan is one of those designs that gets a little historical with the modern world. And as a former History student, whenever I see people revisiting the old, I am instantly excited. Continue reading →

I love architectural projects like Markies. Designed by Dutch firm Bohtlingk Architecture, Markies is a mobile home or temporary living space that is perfect for the home weary and travel ready. Continue reading →

I thought that the bicycle couldn’t be made any more efficient. Combining the compact design of portable, folding bicycles and something like a Segway, with future-oriented features, the YikeBike is a safe, secure, ecological efficient, and portable personal transportation vehicle. It seems strange to call it vehicle because of its small size, but the YikeBike is capable of transporting you on any commute. Continue reading →