Life Jackets and Dry Bags

An unexpected twist on our recent kayaking trip gives a chance to really test some gear

Being prepared for any situation is a key element to ensure safety in the outdoors. In the case of our recent sea kayaking trip in Hawaii we had the unexpected chance to put our life jackets and dry bags through some thorough testing. While kayaking Kauai’s Napali Coast we were toppled by some big waves. Though we were able to upright the kayak, enough water …

Nikon Coolpix AW100

Take Nikon's newest compact camera on an underwater adventure

Nikon has not released a compact waterproof camera since stopping production of their popular Jacques Cousteau-approved Nikonos camera in 2001. Launching today for the consumer market is their answer to the modern adventure seeker’s needs—a durable, waterproof, freeze-proof and shockproof Coolpix camera called the AW100. With an internal GPS system and full HD 1080p recording capability, the camera is ideal for documenting off-the-map escapades. The …

2012 Rome SDS Postermania

A test run with Rome Snowboard's newest all-mountain machine

As a nod to those snow-starved few still counting down the days till the first winter storm, we’ve got a sneak peek at Rome SDS‘ 2012 Postermania from a recent trip to Mt. Hood, Oregon. The generous folks at Windells Snowboard Camp provided a variable playground to aid in testing and after a few laps, I was really digging the Reverse-Free Camber Rocker board. Flat …