As Homer Simpson might say, “mmmm, donuts.” But then we’d tell him that the Dust Donut isn’t meant to be eaten, even by a fictional cartoon character. Rather this is a way to help create a weatherproof seal for any DSLR lens.
Dust and moisture don’t play nice with that high end digital camera with the removable lens, but now you can use the Dust Donut to add a seal between the camera and lens. California-based photographer Tyler Sterbentz created the Dust Donut and is look to bring out it out via a Kickstarter project. Video after the jump
In Nepal the Sherpa is the guide who carries the equipment, but Sherpa is also what can bring the power. New this year is Goal Zero’s Sherpa 50, a portable solar-charging device that can provide anytime, anywhere power. Built for use in the wilderness this is a rugged system.
Bush Smarts is about Living Wile, and the New York-based builder, designer and supplier of camp gear has put together a robust library of outdoor gear that includes stuff that is truly practical and not gimmicky. With more than 70 products this could be smart gear to have out in the bush, brush or wilds.
You don’t have to travel coast to coast in the dark, you can turn to COAST Products and have the way illuminated for you with the company’s new HL27 LED headlamp, which it unveiled at this week’s SHOT Show in Las Vegas.
Keeping everything dry and tightly in wet conditions can be difficult, but backpack maker Tenzing has you covered with a line of new packs including the TZ WF13 Waterfowl Bag, which offers 2,830 cubic inches of space and 27 pockets in total. This rigid and waterproof EVA bag is constructed from 600 Denier polyester with PVC waterproofing and DWR coating, so it can endure muddy and wet environments and keep your gear dry.
At this week’s SHOT Show television survival expert Les Stroud was on hand at the Camillus booth, where the company introduced 20 brand new models of cutlery including the Les Stroud Elite series of fixed blades that offer a full tang 440 stainless steel with olive wood handles and hand crafted leather sheaths.
Not everyone is born to be a natural marksman and if you don’t have time to join the United States Marine Corp to bone up on your skills you can instead check out the Laxco SmartScope, which incorporates an auto targeting system and built-in digital range finder. It offers an auto target adjust when magnification changes, plus easy wind compensation to you’re always on target.
There are those who are born with the type of DNA of a backwoodsman and then there are the rest of us. For those who aren’t like a modern day Daniel Boone or Davey Crocket there is technology that will help us out. At the SHOT Show this week Magellan is introducing its new eXplorist 350 H, the latest GPS device designed specifically with the hunter in mind.
If you were to take a camera on a climb to the top of Mount Olympus the one to take might just be the Olympus TG-2. This 12MP rugged camera features a 3.0-inch OLED screen to preview your shots, while the built-in GPS tagging can help keep track of where you were on your various adventures. The camera can’t handle a fall from the top of a mountain, but it will survive drops up to seven feet. It is also freeze proof and crushproof. And when you’re back down from your climb the camera is one for the beach as it is waterproof up to 50 feet!
Fitness and music go together. That’s a given. What is a problem is that many digital music players can barely endure a light job, and for those who get serious, not to mention wet, that iPod simply won’t do. But Sony has stepped in, and last week at CES introduced its Sports W Series Waterproof MP3 player.
Sometimes we question the decisions companies make as it seems they are out of touch with their consumers, but last week Mio have announced the release of a software upgrade for its Cyclo 300 computer. This come based on a combination of custom-based feedback along with advances in technology.
We’re not sure how 45NRTH came up with the name Xerxes for its snow full traction commuter tire, but perhaps it has something to do with the way that it can “conquer ice, conquer snow, conquer your winter commute.” We just ask because while Xerxes I of Persia was a serious conqueror let’s not forget that he was also the Persian ruler who was held off by King Leonidas of Sparta – of the movie 300 fame. He did eventually conquer Greece but his victory was short lived, which isn’t exactly the sort of thing one might want to dwell on whilst riding to work.
There are rugged devices and then there are truly rugged, will survive the end of the world rugged. For most people the latter is a bit overkill. That’s why GammaTech at CES this week introduced its semi-rugged yet ultra-mobile tablet PC (UMPC), the Durabook Model CA10.