CES 2015 showcased a TON of new photo and video technologies, and showed how quickly and prolifically, successful products are copied. Some of the hot trends in this market were: the extreme line blurring between smart phone & quality camera, lighter weight faster full-frame DSLR lenses, the maturation of the mirror-less interchangeable lens camera systems, upgraded & … [Read more...] about CES 2015: Photo/Video Tech
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CES 2015: Automotive Tech
CES 2015 was the year of the automobile. The opening keynote was presented by Mercedes, and included the unveil of the first ever concept car to be released at CES, and nearly all the auto companies were in attendance showing off the latest automotive tech. For sure the key trends in the segment were autonomous driving, the connected car (or the IoT; "Internet of Things") and … [Read more...] about CES 2015: Automotive Tech
CES 2015: Active Adventure Tech
CES 2015 was my first time attending the Shangri-La of tech that happens each year in Vegas. Besides ogling all the crazy impressive technological contraptions of the future, and the completely useless crap and knockoffs, across the massive multi convention hall show, I kept a keen eye out for tech and gadgets that would benefit, or just be tons of fun, for the active … [Read more...] about CES 2015: Active Adventure Tech
REVIEW: Granite Gear Packable Duffel
Granite Gear Packable Duffel by: Sarah Blessington SPECS: Comes in four different sizes: 20” [20 x 10.25 x 9.5”, 1.4lbs, 40L] MSRP: $49.99 (BUY NOW) 24” [24 x 12 x 11”, 1.5lbs, 60L] MSRP: $59.99 (BUY NOW) 30” [30 x 13.75 x 12.5”, 1.8lbs, 100L] MSRP: $69.99 (BUY NOW) (Reviewed here) 36” [36 x 16.5 x 14”, 2.3lbs, 145L] MSRP: $79.99 (BUY NOW) If you haven’t heard … [Read more...] about REVIEW: Granite Gear Packable Duffel
REVIEW: The Grid Foam Roller
Trigger Point Performance Therapy GRID Foam Roller MSRP: $39.99 (BUY NOW) SPECS: 13" x 5.5" at 1.5 lbs Self massage and a great workout rolled into one! I use this amazing little tool to get the kinks out of my back after long days on the overland trail, as well as the knots out of my hamstrings/glutes after running and other action sports. I broke my back a … [Read more...] about REVIEW: The Grid Foam Roller