These days, adventurers and camping enthusiasts heads into the great outdoor with a lot of gadgets, but probably not as many as they would have love to have due to the electricity needed to power them, which kind of explains the popularity of products like the world’s most funded cooler. […]
It is good to know that there are folks out there who are thinking about other uses of drones for purposes other than sniffing out threat, delivering beer, pizza or other frivolous products. Late last month, we ran a news about DHL’s pilot program to deliver medication using a specially […]
when was the last time you needed a flashlight and it turned out that the batteries were flat (or worst, corroded) because it has been left inactive for too long? it happens at some point in time and that’s not ok if there is an emergency like power outage when […]
having a utility bill crunch? yeah, who doesn’t when there’s like a dozen gadgets to keep juice all the time? if that’s the case, then you may need a device like the K-TOR Power Box Pedal Generator. from the maker who latter brought you the K-TOR hand-crank generator, the Box […]
going off the grid? then you might want to keep the DeLorme inReach SE Satellite Communicator handy next time you do so. you know? in case of emergency, or perhaps to help you in navigating your way around unfamiliar grounds so that you don’t need to lug along a separate GPS device. the InReach Explorer does pretty much everything the SE does, including messaging, tracking and packs SOS capabilities, plus it also doubles as a handy GPS device that lets you view, create and navigate routes and way points. included is a map that displays the routes, waypoints, tracks and messages geo-located onscreen which function like breadcrumbs of sort for backtracking or self-rescue. additionally, there are a bunch of sensors including digital compass, barometric altimeter and accelerometer offering accurate information like heading and bearing, elevation, speed and more.
fact: you cannot claim that you have seen the biggest flashlight until you see the Rechargeable Spotlight & Power Pack. judging from the above image, you can’t really tell how big this device, which measures 15-3/4″ x 11-1/2″ x 12″ (about 40 x 29 x 30 cm), is until you have seen the image below.
unless your smartphone or tablet can assist you to get out of trouble such as breaking a window during an emergency, or fight off an assailant, you are going to need a separate tool to do the job and since you probably will be carrying a pen, then why not grab one that smashes glass too? like the Gerber Impromptu Tactical Pen (#31-001880)?
and we thought hydrogen-based portable charging device has dropped off the chart. well, apparently it hasn’t. the Brunton Hydrogen Reactor Portable Power Pack is just one of them and it is one handy off-the-grid power supply for those who prefer not to put their mobile devices to the risk of fire, or extreme heat.
planning to stay off the grid for a while? then we suggest you check out this handsome little outdoor gadget called the Lighthouse 250 Lantern and USB Power Hub by Goal Zero. yes. it is a lantern and yes, it is a pretty good looking one. apart from the obvious like providing up to 48 hours of 250 lumen of lighting when fully charged, this nifty
solar charging for times where you have to be off the grid is totally awesome. however, there’s just one little problem: the sun don’t always stay where it is which means the solar panel won’t be getting the most out of what the sun has to offer. with the SunSocket Sun-Tracking Solar Generator, you don’t have worry
what do you need in time of emergencies? for us, our list goes as such: a flashlight for navigating in lowlight condition, a radio to listen in to emergency broadcast (and keeping ourselves sane at the same time), and perhaps, a charger to keep our mobile devices juiced. instead of having separate items to cover the