As we’ve noted action cameras such as the GoPro are great for providing a way of sharing your experience on video. But what is missing is the ability for you to be in those shots. We’ve seen some devices, such as the XShot Pro Camera Extender as a long handle for users to hold to get into the shot, but this is hardly particle for those on bicycles or motorcycles.
Dirt bike enthusiast and mechanical engineer Daniel Madsen opted to create another way to get in the shot with the BoomPro, a helmet mounted pole extender. The rod is designed to be flexible so that it can adapt to the curvature of the wearer’s helmet. Video after the jump
Having a good knife while out in the wilds is never a bad idea, and even if you’re not an outdoorsman you probably would appreciate the fine crafted American made Bush Crafter ($99.99) from Camillus Knives. Made of 1095 high-carbon steel, this knife offers a razor-sharp edge that will remain sharp even after a whole lot of abuse, while the light drop tip fat belly blade is designed to be highly-functional for campers and hunters along.
Sylvester Stallone may have played Rocky Balboa but the Rocky S2V Provision ($600 MSPR) is a coat that his other signature character would likely wanted to have while evading authorities. This coat can shedding moisture during cold, snowy weather while keeping heat locked in – which no doubt John Rambo would have appreciated – but we think he’d have really liked the integrated survival kit that is included that will have wearer’s ready for just about anything. 
Anyone who has a high-end bike probably at some point gets asked by those not in the know, “where is the kickstand,” and most of the time the joke is one them. Kickstands add weight, don’t look all that great and generally aren’t needed. At least until time comes for you to want to leave the bike for a moment. Leaning it against a tree, car, building or curb are usually the only options and a lot of the time the joke is on you when the bike falls over. But there are some alternatives for portable kickstands that might be worth considering.
Here is an interesting dilemma – how do motorcyclists transport their bikes? 2X2 Cycles Motorcycle Bicycle Rack is the answer, turning a motorcycle into a quasi-four wheel vehicle.
A good shovel is a handy thing to have, but the Crovel Tactical might be ideal for the end of the world, a zombie apocalypse and a mob style hit. This one has a steel shovel head with a saw tooth edge that can easily cut through roots while entrenching. It could certainly come in handy as a club – hence the “Tactical” moniker. 
The first “high wheel” or “Penny-farthing” bicycles were pretty simple – even if somewhat difficult to ride. These relied on no chain, thus making a simple bike. The designers of the Bicymple likely considered the direct pedal system of the high wheel when creating their “simple bicycle.”
There is always a bump in the road, but that doesn’t mean you have to feel it while riding a bike. In fact two new products may make riders feel fewer bumps and have a smoother ride. These new seats posts work to absorb the bumps.
While there is no shortage of wearable action cameras the folks at Zeal Optics have another idea – namely putting the action camera in the goggles rather than on the helmet. The company introduced goggle-cameras last season and for the 2012-13 ski season – which we hear could more than make up for the bust that was last year – wearers can record in full HD.
JVC and Sony have joined GoPro and the other action cameras and now so has Polaroid with a new line of sports video cameras that was introduced at the recent Photokina show in Germany. The Polaroid XS sports camera line features three models that include waterproof technology, low-light capabilities and are up to just about any outdoor adventure.
Hunting season is here and heading to the great outdoors shouldn’t mean wandering aimless in the woods. To help hunters on their way Magellan has released the eXplorist Hunter GPS Edition with TRAX Hunting maps by Kirsch’s Outdoor Products – and is available for both eXplorist 310 and 510 rugged waterproof handheld GPS receivers. Each unit comes with the user’s choice of one U.S. state from the TRAX hunting maps.
There are times when drivers simply won’t share the road and nothing short of a protected bike lane will do the trick, but there are times where the driver of a car simply didn’t know how close he/she was to a rider. We’ve seen a few systems that light the way, by projecting a visual cue to drivers, including the LightLane and