These little cameras have made a big impact in the outdoor industry! The GoPro® HD Hero Camera is the world’s highest performance wearable HD digital video and still camera. It shoots professional quality video and can record up to 2.5 hours on a single charge. You can also use it to automatically shoot 5MP photos at 2, 5, 10, 30 or 60 second intervals, hands free. It also features single, triple and self timer shot modes.
The HD Hero™ I tested came with mounts to attach the camera to three helmets, two pieces of gear and a head strap to wear the camera like a headlamp. The quick release design allows you to switch from mount to mount easily so you can share it between friends. The HD Helmet Hero™ is also compatible with other GoPro® mounting accessories so you can clamp it to bike handlebars, attach it to a ski pole or wear it on your chest or wrist.
Carrying around tons of gear in the winter can be a hassle, especially if you’re like me and tend to misplace a mitten or face mask every few days during ski season. That’s where Loki products come in. Loki is a company named after the shape changing God of Mischief in Scandinavian mythology and all their outwear is made to change shape to keep you warm and comfortable in chilly weather.
Loki’s jackets are the first to feature a built-in Face Shield and Mitts; both are unnoticeable when not in use, but are quick to activate. I tested these features on the Women’s Myth Soft Shell ($239), which is made from Midgard Soft Shell fabric that combines a windproof, water resistant membrane bonded to a soft inner fleece for maximum warmth and comfort. The Face Shield is easy to use, just reach back into the hood, grab the Face Shield fabric, pull it over your face and tighten the hood around it for full coverage. This forms a heat seal around your neck that keeps body heat locked in, but it can easily be removed if you get too hot.
Made for running, walking or hiking in snow, Kahtoola’s FLIGHTdeck™ TS is a two-in-one product that combines an adjustable traction system with a step-in snowshoe.
For runners, knee problems are a common occurrence that can’t always be easily solved. To combat these problems Opedix Wellness Gear created the R1 Running Tights that protect your knees with the Opedix Knee Support System. This system uses an anchor and sling design and specifically designed fabrics to support the outside of the knee and reduce damaging outward movement. This is said to decrease the stress on the knee joint, reduce pain and increase joint function and stability.
With Suunto’s t4c heart rate monitor/watch, you can guide your training and develop a more effective workout plan using the enhanced Coach feature. It’s simple, just pair the t4c with the included Comfort Belt, which uses interference-free digital ANT transmission to monitor your heart rate and calories burned, put in your individual statistics like height, weight and age, then work out.
For runners, knee problems are a common occurrence that can’t always be easily solved. To combat these problems Opedix Wellness Gear created the R1 Running Tights that protect your knees with the Opedix Knee Support System. This system uses an anchor and sling design and specifically designed fabrics to support the outside of the knee and reduce damaging outward movement. This is said to decrease the stress on the knee joint, reduce pain and increase joint function and stability. 