A common question is plastic or paper – at least at the grocery store. In the old days there was also a choice between plastic and glass, as in bottles. However, glass can be a problem as it is prone to breaking. So most sports drinks are only available in plastic and few brave souls would consider going on a hike with a glass bottle.
But Pure might be changing the way we look at glass. The Pure Glass Bottle is a new portable, reusable glass drinking bottle that allows people to enjoy the pure tastes of beverages in glass without the worry of injury from broken glass. Continue reading Pure Bottle is Glass and Safe
This week apparel maker Primal announced that it was expanding its bicycle advocacy support for 2012, with new sponsorship for the annual Alliance for Biking and Walking Leadership Retreat. This event, to be held in September, see advocacy leaders from around the country meet in Long Beach to discuss ways to develop practices and campaigns that advocate for pedestrians and cyclists.
We’ve seen a few examples where health clubs and gyms are getting some juice from people power. So as users hit the machines they can help power the lights and actually supply power back to the grid. But now Great Outdoor Gym Company in the U.K. has taken this concept to outdoor gyms. There are more than 250 open air exercise areas across the country, but a pilot project in Hull could be the first to create a high-tech outdoor gym.
In parts of the United States summer time means hot days with an unfortunate chance of rain. So what’s a cyclist to do if worried about rain but still determined to ride? A rain jacket won’t do, but a regular cycling jersey is just no fun to wear in the rain either. Gore Bike Wear has an intriguing solution, the Xenon jacket for “temperatures that don’t quite warrant a full-coverage rain shell.”
We often wonder how the castaways on Gilligan’s Island managed not to break that small radio. We know from one episode that it had rechargeable batteries, but it still seemed to be pretty tough for its day. Today those taking a three hour tour, or deciding to trek into the wilderness might consider something more durable.
There are all sorts of ways to measure distance, speed and even altitude on a mobile smartphone. Now Shaka has added a wind gage, which can be useful for shooting, sailing and other sports where windage needs to be addressed. This portable accessory plugs into the iPhone’s 3.55 headphone jack of all things to gather wind speed.
It seems there is no shortage of iPhone cases. This week we’ve even reported on a couple, but each does something a little different. The driSuit Endurance will protect the phone from water and from drops as it doubles as a shockproof case for short drops. As with other waterproof cases this one allows users to take advantage of the phone’s touchscreen controls, even underwater. The company also sells waterproof earphones, which can be used with this case. 
While the barefoot running shoes that fit the wearer much like a glove have become increasingly popular most of these have the visual appeal of a pair of gloves for the feet. It is to the point that we’ve wondered why the companies don’t just give up and make these look like hairy Hobbit’s feet!
We’ve seen plenty of canopies that are good for use at a park or back yard, but few are ideal for large gatherings whilst camping. However the Shadehouse canopy has you covered – and likely several of your friends as well. It is available in two sizes – medium and large, each offering 100 square feet of coverage and a ceiling above six feet.
This week DeLorme, the maker of personal satellite messaging, track and navigation technology, announced the release of a major upgrade for its inReach two-way communicators. The latest firmware version, which is available at no cost, offers extended battery life and recharging options, as well as a newly updated Earthmate app that enables world topographic map downloads.