Last Pelican released the U100 Urban Elite Laptop Backpack that had room for seemingly everything but the kitchen sink. This year the company’s Progear S130 Sport Elite Laptop/Camera Divider Pack could almost make carrying that sink possible.
While that would be a stretch this new watertight, crushproof case offers plenty of room for all the essential gear that you might want to take on an adventure. It features top-loading access to gear but can still be jammed under a seat on an airplane. More importantly it features a pressure equalization valve to prevent vacuum lock, and is watertight to one meter for up to 30 minutes. There is a rigid front plate for impact protection and a padded divider to ensure that cameras, tablets and other devices have just the right place so nothing is left behind.
Pelican Progrear S130 Sport Elite Laptop/Camera Divider Pack
Even in non-electrical powered bicycles there are more and more electrical gizmos and gadgets, and these include GPS devices and cycle computers. The “controls” for gear shifters and brakes are positioned within finger’s reach, but typically the controls for those electrical devices are not.
Currently in development through a Kickstarter project the BikeSpike is being designed as a bicycle GPS that could also offer automatic crash reporting. This small gizmo features a GPS chipset with a built-in antenna, on-board accelerometer and a connection to a global cellular network.
This compact bicycle light won’t exactly blaze up the trail ahead, but the Blaze does provide up to 80 lumens of red light so those behind you can’t miss you. It features a sealed SPT+ port for easy charging, and this light features user-selectable modes that allow for 12, 24 or 48 of flashing, along with 6, 12 or 24 hours of constant on. While not the most compact bike tail light we’ve seen this one will surely do the job better than most.
Dora the Explorer would probably be inspired by Balazs Ficzer’s DORA helmet, which while still only a concept could be the future of helmets. It features front and rear LED lights as well as turn signals. The video below shows some other things that the DORA – the helmet not the cartoon girl – might be able to do. 
While most cycling computers can track distance, trip time, speed and many can provide information on temperature, grade of the road and even calories, the new Sigma 12.12Topline bike computer can provide something else – namely how many gallons of gasoline a rider may have saved by riding a bike instead of driving a car. Obviously this is a feature commuters will use more than those who take a casual weekend ride, but it is still a great way to see how a bike ride can translate into real savings.
Nike has chosen 10 companies to be part of its Nike+ Accelerator program, which is looking to help motivate and inspire more people to lead active, healthy lifestyles. Each of these companies will receive access to the Nike+ API, Nike+ mobile SDKs and Nike FuelBand Dev Kit along with tech support from experienced developers.
Class is in session, FitnessClass that is and you don’t need to go to school to take part. PumpOne has introduced its new FitnessClass mobile health app for Android along with the new Fitnessclass.com web access. This providers users with anytime, anywhere access to hundreds of full-length workout videos.
Talk about bright light – the F1 Flashlight from LED Lenser can cast 400 Lumens. This portable flashlight can illuminate a camp site or more. It features a rugged HA III anodized housing that meets military standards and is waterproof (IPX8), and includes electronic control with temperature sensor, tail stand, and integrated roll protection.
We’ve seen a number of helmet mounted cameras, but the Lobster X can be worn directly on the head sans helmet. This South Korean developed action camera puts the electronics in flexible silicone strap that can be attached directly to the wearer’s head. This could allow runners, surfers and other athletes who don’t don a helmet to get that first person perspective. The only question we have is what this has to do with a lobster?
There are plenty of waterproof action cameras on the market but most don’t offer the features of a DSLR. Few high-end DSLR cameras can get all wet and wild. The Outex Waterproof DSLR Covers can solve the problem.
Often times when a car hits a cyclist the driver claims that the bicycle came out of nowhere or just wasn’t seen. Imagine if the car had some form of radar that could help detect riders and react! Well, that’s exactly what Volvo has introduced with its update to the pedestrian detection system, which features a full auto brake trigger.
Helmets are often called brain buckets, but the SMART is actually a cycling helmet that is pretty darn smart. While still under development via an Indiegogo project, its developers hope to create a cycling helmet with an integrated heart rate sensor.