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Dithering
The intentional degrading of a satellite’s signal to discourage unauthorized use, which deterred citizens from tapping into the Department of Defense’s Global Positioning System, or GPS, for ten years....
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The Most High-Tech Ski Helmet We’ve Seen Debuts on Kickstarter
Last winter, Sweet Protection debuted its $450 carbon-fiber Grimnir helmet, one of the most expensive snowsports models we’d ever tested. The new Forcite Alpine, which launched on Kickstarter Tuesday,...
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The 5 Coolest Tools, Toys, and Upgrades for Your Bike
Interbike features more than just bikes. It’s also the place to showcase dozens of inventive new gadgets that will make your ride better and safer. We wandered the floor and rounded up our five...
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Your GPS Is Lying to You About Distance
In September, researchers from Austria and the Netherlands published a study titled “Why GPS Makes Distances Bigger Than They Are,” which explored the fallibility of navigation devices. But while the...
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Omata One Analog Speedometer
Spin a few miles with any crew of roadies and you’ll no doubt hear plenty of talk about data. Cycling computers are capable of measuring everything from power output and heart rate to calories burned...
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Pioneer: Kerry Gallivan
Founder, Chimani | 45, Portland, Maine “The epiphany moment happened in Acadia National Park. I was standing on top of a mountain in the rain, wanting to know the best route back down, and I had no...
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Why You Should Have a Backcountry Walkie-Talkie
There are lots of backcountry communication tools that people use to stay in touch on the trail or to contact emergency services when things go south. Some use satellite connections and work out of...
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How to Read a Map
“Once you’re outdoors, you can’t rely on technology anymore,” says Christiaan Adams, developer advocate for Google Earth. Being able to read a good old-fashioned paper map is one of the most...
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SOS in the Age of Smartwatches
John Zilles moved to California after college for the warm weather and the promise of outdoor adventure. He fell in love with kiteboarding, and even after he had a family, the 49-year-old...
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The OnX App Makes Finding the Perfect Campsite Easy
Earlier this month, we started our inexorable migration south, following the animals and the warmth and the dry singletrack through Texas, Arizona, and California. Our first stop a few weeks ago was to...
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First Impressions of the Fitbit Versa
Two weeks ago, Fitbit announced the launch of the Versa, a sleeker, cheaper alternative to the first Fitbit smartwatch, the Ionic. The new addition to the company’s line promised to be the sort of...
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The Garmin InReach Mini vs. the Competition
Last week, Garmin announced its InReach Mini, a two-way satellite messenger that tips the scales at just 3.5 ounces and is about the same size as a dish sponge. It will be available in June or July and...
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Garmin Marq: A Sports Watch with a Luxury Build
To paraphrase Mark Twain, rumors of the luxury watch’s demise are greatly exaggerated. Consider the recent attempts by several digital- and smartwatch makers to tap into the je-ne-sais-quoi magic of...
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How Not to Get Lost—and Tips for Finding Your Way Back
In May 2019, yoga teacher and physical therapist Amanda Eller was lost for 17 days in the dense inland forests of Maui after a three-mile hike turned into a harrowing ordeal. She set out on foot...
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The Gear You Need to Navigate in the Backcountry
Using just a topographic map, I can competently navigate in areas like the High Sierra and Colorado Rockies, which generally have distinct landforms and open views. Even so, for added accuracy and...
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