Dive Computer Casing

The iGills SE-35 is a waterproof case for the iPhone. It will allow users to go very deep as well, up to 40 meters or 130 feet. The polycarbonate housing should protect the camera in the water and even from reasonable drops on land. Each unit is reportedly tested in a hyperbaric chamber to ensure that it will stand up to the depths that scuba divers might go.

While all that is impressive, the SE-35 goes deeper in other ways, and transform an iPhone into a Smart Diving System. Video after the jump

Camera Helmet

We’ve seen a lot of helmet cameras but now we’ve seen the first truce camera helmet – as in a helmet designed specifically to be used with a helmet-mounted camera. Now the first thing to keep in mind is that many bicycle race organizations have banned the use of helmet-mounted cameras, and some cycling groups recommend mounting the camera somewhere besides a helmet as the gadget can actually cause head and neck injury in a crash.

But if you absolutely want or even NEED to have a helmet-mounted camera, then consider the AMARA CAM helmet from Kali Protectives. This brain bucket features a built-in mounting point that accepts a number of popular sport camcorders and even head lamps. The helmets are made of polycarbonate shell and EPS (expanded polystyrene) foam liner that should help keep the head protected nicely enough. Continue reading Camera Helmet

Weekend Reading List (7.21.2012): Olympic Technology, Steel Bikes, Pre-Ride Check List, Surfing Goat

Olympic Technology

From the Washington Post: Olympics 2012: Innovations going for the gold
When you think innovation and the Summer Olympics, you probably don’t think of architecture, medicine, media and fashion.

You should, since the innovations featured at the games are relevant in all of these fields. In terms of pure technology, the 2008 Beijing Games featured new computerized scoring and time-keeping technology and new motion-sensing and GPS tracking technologies. So, what are some of the most exciting innovations to watch out for at the London 2012 Summer Games? Continue reading Weekend Reading List (7.21.2012): Olympic Technology, Steel Bikes, Pre-Ride Check List, Surfing Goat

Outdoor Retail Show Preview: Optrix Goes Wide

Back in December we reported on the Optrix HD Sports Mount housing for the iPhone and noted that it was full of “trix.” Now Optrix is ready for its newest trix… turning an iPhone 4, 4S or iPod Touch into a wide-angle action video camera.

The XD Sport takes the Optrix design but now adds a 175-degreee wide angle aluminum and glass lens to provide sports enthusiasts the ability to shoot, edit and share 1080p videos. As with the previous models it conforms to the military spec MIL-STD-810F. It is available now and comes with a variety of accessories including curved and flat mount. Optrix will be showing the XD Sports Mount along with its other products at next month’s Outdoor Retail Show.

Optrix Official Website

Polar RCX3 BIKE Ready for the Road

We really love the Polar RCX5 Tour de France training computer that is ideal for cycling, running, swimming and other sports. But for those who simply want to stick to the wheel the RCX5, which costs more buck, probably offers more bang than is needed. So rather than buying a monitor and not use all the functionality, those riders should look to the RCX3 BIKE, which can measure speed, distance, cadence and heart rate.

It is available now in a GPS version, and includes a zone optimizer so users can adjust heart rate zones for a ride, to track current condition, as well as fatigue, recovery and hydration.

Data can be shared with friends for some friendly competition in training, and the RCX3 can track routes, speed and distance – combining the benefits of having a cycling computer and heart rate monitor.

It offers a training benefit program, with instant performance feedback on each session – and that data can be analyzed in greater detail on Polar’s personal training website.

Polar Official Website

Armor Fit For a Hero

A knight is just one type of potential hero who suited up in armor, just as many of our brave soldiers today wear a type of armor. But even for a hero not heading into battle armor can come in handy. Marc Ellis saw the need for armor for a different kind of hero, namely the GoPro HD Hero 2 action camera.

Ellis wasn’t satisfied with what on the market and produced his own housing made of aluminum and stainless steel. It is reportedly waterproof to 300 feet – compared to GoPro’s own case which can handle 200 feet. The case also features a quartz lens port, and includes nine mounting points, so it ups the ante from the official cases in both counts. The Hero Armor is currently in development and Ellis is raising money on Kickstater. Video after the jump

Garmin’s fēnix Outdoor Watch Goes Off Trail

GPS is great, but when you’re on a road you typically still have an idea of your location. For trails and other outdoors activities, if the GPS stops marking when you step off the trail, it’s useless. Garmin just released its fēnix Outdoor Watch, which still tracks and directs adventurers, even when they’re off the beaten path. Continue reading Garmin’s fēnix Outdoor Watch Goes Off Trail

Packing It In

If you need to bring everything with you, and we mean just about everything, then the Pelican U100 Urban Elite Laptop Backpack might be the way to go. This top-end pack includes a solid poly case that can be submerged for up to 30 minutes.

Obviously this one is ideal for the trail, but could work for urban commuters who want a bit of extra production or travelers who want to carry a lot of stuff. It will fit up to a 17-inch laptop, and offer an additional 16 liters of capacity for other gear. The airtight case even includes a pressure-release valve so it can be opened on a plane. Continue reading Packing It In

GoPro Goes to the App

Capturing the moment of triumph on video is easier than ever thanks to numerous wearable cameras, and this year the industry leader GoPro looks to maintain that lead by offering an iPhone/Android app that is compatible with the Wi-Fi BackPac, so users can control up to 50 Hero2 camera from a handset! This could allow large organizers in bike tours to capture action from multiple angles, or let race organizers in a variety of sports record footage from around the course without the need of multiple cameramen.

The app will allows users to view recorded footage, but the next step coming from the app will be the option to stream live video to a smartphone. The app will reportedly be free while the Wi-Fi kit is just $99.

[Via BikeRumor: GOPRO BRINGING LIVE STREAMING, CAMERA CONTROLLING SMARTPHONE APP]

Klipsch Introduces All-Weather Headphones

Klipsch Audio makes some great speaker system for home theater and even the computer desktop. The stylish speakers look as good as they sound and are the sort of thing that you’d want to treat with serious respect.

However, sound is what really matters and now audiophiles can take that quality with them and not worry about the elements. Klipsch has announced its new Image S4i Rugged Headphones that can stand up to Mother Nature’s bad side. Designed for music and more these can be used to enjoy and experience iPhone music and phone calls, while oversized buttons mean you can control the sound even with bulky gloves. The in-ear headphones, which are available in yellow, orange, blue and red, feature oval ear tips that are designed to be comfortable for hours of wear. Continue reading Klipsch Introduces All-Weather Headphones

TrainingPeaks Lets Athletes Edit Data on the Web

Last week after a ride we put the bikes on the car and packed up. Just as we got rolling, we heard the Garmin Edge cycle computer beep from the trunk. It picked up movement, and was about to track our drive home. Because this stuff happens, TrainingPeaks just started offering the ability to edit data on the web interface. This way you can delete such errors that get uploaded from a tracking device, and concentrate on performance. Continue reading TrainingPeaks Lets Athletes Edit Data on the Web

Magellan eXplorist Helps Find The Fish

We reported about the Magellan Fishing Hot Spots Pro, a comprehensive suite of approximately 4,000 U.S. lakes with detailed shorelines and depth contours. Now Magellan have announced its Angler Editions for Total Fishing Solution last month, including the new Magellan eXplorist 510 Pro Angler Edition.

It will feature inland coastal waters maps and data, and is designed with a rugged, waterproof form factor that is ready to go fishing. Costal data includes information on 5-foot contours, tides, currents, wrecks, port plans, marsh areas, and marine services.

All Fishing Hot Spots content are pre-loaded on a single MicroSD card that is included with the eXplorist Pro Angler Edition.

You can cast off in August!

Magellan eXplorist Series Official Website

Dry Bag that Lights the Night

Dual purpose devices are becoming more and more common. We’ve seen bike headlights that can also be used as lanterns, but now Mammut is offering the T-Trail + Ambient Light Dry Bag a dry bag that can help keep gear protected from the elements, or be used to carry up to three liters of water. At night – and once the water is emptied out of course – it can be used with the included T-Trail headlamp (which can also be worn on the head or a helmet) to provide a lantern in the tent or campsite.

The headlamps, which are one of the company’s staple products, feature “Lucido Light Technology” and LED lighting to ensure these can light up the night.

The T-Trail lamp offers a maximum range of 30 feet, has an 80 hour battery life and runs on three AAA batteries. It features 4x definition, and offers three floodlight settings, along with a 45 degree light angle.

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