Air Fuel Synthesis

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For cab drivers and car owners affected by natural disasters, the future may hold a new way to conquer the scarcity of fuel. Air Fuel Synthesis, an energy company in the UK, focuses on the process of manufacturing synthetic fuel by converting carbon dioxide and water. Renewable fuel technology in time of crisis—Air Fuel Synthesis could be on to something crucial.

Kletterwerks

Thirty-five years after closing the influential climbing brand is reborn by the founder's son

The story behind Kletterwerks is a long and adventurous one. Named for a rough German translation of “climbing factory,” the handmade backpack brand was founded by experienced outdoorsman Dana Gleason in 1975. Built entirely in Bozeman, Montana, Kletterwerks was about innovation, introducing multiple designs and supplying packs to the region’s most serious climbers. Despite gaining momentum in the process of improving the industry as a …

Freehands Soft Shell Ski Gloves

Keep in touch while hitting the slopes and support the Sandy Hurricane relief effort

New for the 2012 winter season, Freehands introduces a waterproof soft shell glove for hitting the slopes. The fully insulated ski and snowboard glove is made of movement-friendly material with a suede thumb, grippy palm and fold back finger tips to assist in mobile device management. On the back you’ll find a small stash pocket for hand warmers and an adjustable web strap and cord …