Since the form factor on the iPhone has largely remained the same – until the larger screen and thinner body of the iPhone 5 – case manufacturers have had great success offering cases for the single-model. Android and other smartphones, however, have very different form factors, and therefore don’t have as many options. This is why it’s great to see the MarineCase II, a universal-sized waterproof hard case for large screen smartphones.
The MarineCase II is IP58 certified against sand and water intrusion. It protects against water, sand and dust. It is shock and impact resistant against scratches, dents and screen shatter. The case can go up to 20 feet – or six meters – under water and capture video while being submerged. Manufacturer Concord Keystone makes the MarineCase II with a high-impact polycarbonate, integrated with a silicone surface for even more protection. The case is shock and impact-proof for drops and bumps. Continue reading MarineCase II Waterproof Smartphone Case
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.
As we’ve noted of late the weather is getting cooler as fall has arrived, but more importantly the sun is setting earlier and that means less time to ride home before dark. Having lights and reflectors on a bike is always a good idea, but now the folks at BrightHelmet have had a bright idea by providing LED strips molded into the shell of the helmet, offering 360-degree visibility to drivers.
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 
While the Nerf football was not the first Nerf ball, since 1972 it has the brand’s most popular ball. It has been used in pickup games ever since. Now 40 years the Nerf Firevision could allow night games where lights aren’t required. The new ball, which is also available in a basketball version, light up.
You don’t wear a football helmet to bike, and you probably don’t wear baseball shoes either while riding during the daily commute. So why try to use a bag that isn’t really designed for cycling? Messenger bags are good, but now the Brooks Piccadilly Knapsack might just be the best thing for commuter cyclists since bike lanes.
Last week the League of American Bicyclists announced that the 2012 National Bike Challenge engaged more than 30,000 riders in a collective journey of more than 12 million miles that spanned all 50 states. The advocacy group also honored Kimberly-Clark Corporation’s Rob Gusky with the second Bicycle Friendly American Leadership Award for his role in the creation and success of the National Bike Challenge. 
Whether you’re a reader/watcher of Game of Thrones, you know that as it is now October there is no denying that “winter is coming,” but for those who like to hit the slopes that could be music to the ears. And the Columbia Lhotse Mountain II Interchange Jacket ($240) is ready for the slopes during the day and nights on the town as well.
Traveling with all your gear is a lot easier when you have the right bag. The Goruck Kit Bags, which are available in two versions, were inspired by military-issue paratrooper bags. If it is good enough for the soldiers jumping out of planes – who can’t easily go back if they forgot something – it is likely good enough for the rest of us. 
While bling isn’t a feature we look for in performance wear, sometimes it helps give us inspiration. Rudy Project just unveiled its limited edition “The Will To Win” Diamonds Artist Series sunglasses, which is available on select products with Rudy Project. It’s a series of glasses in the company’s line taken up a notch with Swarovski crystals.