News, commentary, and insights on adventures, and adventurers, from around the globe.
Some of the biggest stories to come out of the outdoor industry over the past few years have revolved around the use of recycled materials to create more environmentally friendly products. This video takes that story to the next level by giving viewers a behind the scenes look at the technology, research, and innovation that…
Almost exactly a year ago I reviewed a new portable charging solution from Goal Zero called the Sherpa 100AC. At the time, the new power bank was a replacement for a previous Sherpa model, refining the previous product my creating a smaller and lighter option for keeping our gadgets charged while on the road. The…
Over the past week and a half or so, we’ve been keeping a close eye on French inventor Franky Zapata and his attempt to ride a hoverboard of his own design across the English Channel. He had hoped to have accomplished that feat back on July 25, but a botched attempt to refuel mid-flight ended…
Last week I shared the story of Franky Zapata, the French inventor who had hoped to ride his hoverboard across the English Channel to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first flight between France and the U.K. As it turns out, that flight didn’t go exactly as planned and Franky found himself in the water…
During the summer, Iceland is the Land of the Midnight Sun, with nearly 24-hours of daylight for that part of the year. This created a unique challenge for a group of runners from Paris, who set off to travel by foot across this beautiful and spectacular country. Their relay would cover hundreds of miles and…
There is an old adage amongst photographers that says that the best camera is the one that you have with you. In most cases these days, that’s our smartphones, which have actually evolved into pretty good cameras over the years. But, they are not always the best for shooting images of wildlife, thanks in no…
This week marks the 110th anniversary of the first airplane flight between the U.K. and France. To celebrate this auspicious occasion, a French inventor and daredevil will attempt to replicate that same journey using a hoverboard instead. On Thursday, Franky Zapata will set out Sangatte and head towards St. Margaret’s Bay on a Flyboard Air,…
These days, it’s not uncommon for us to head out on an adventure with our fair share of delicate technology in tow. That could mean everything from laptops and tablets to drones and camera equipment. Depending on the goals of your expedition, could even be carrying some delicate scientific equipment along as well. The right…
A new scientific paper makes a radical proposal on how we can save Antarctica from climate change. According to the new report, published a few days back in Science Advances, artificial snow could help stem the tide of damage being caused by warmer temperatures in the Antarctic. But before we get to excited by the…
When it comes to true wireless earbuds, there are the Apple AirPods and then there is everything else. Sure, there are some really good options for those who live outside the Apple ecosystem, but AirPods are the elephant in the room, both in terms of sales numbers and comparison tests. At this point, much like…
