The SPOT Gen4 satellite device is a must have for all adventurous outdoors people who venture into the backcountry. Whether it be backpacking, hiking, snowmobiling, backcountry skiing, horseback riding, or anything else, this device is a crucial and reliable piece of equipment for anyone who is exploring and playing where cellular devices are unreliable. The […]
If you’re looking to live out your dream of skiing in battle formation with full communication, music, and even phone calls coming through a device that makes your helmet look like you’re a badass help pilot, the Cardo Packtalk Ski is exactly the toy you need for your next trip to the slopes. With a […]
The Omni Ultimate Power Bank from Omnicharge is a great power solution for camping adventures, road trips, and any other occasions where access to consistent power is limited. The power bank is portable and durable, and it sports a sleek and smart design. The Omni Ultimate is very versatile in its ability to charge different […]
The newest action camera from GoPro HERO 9, adds some great new tech to their line. 5K video and 20-megapixel stills are a great start. The capability to grab 14.7-megapixel images from said 5K video makes this camera a standout in allowing you to capture fun, high quality videos and stills with ease. GoPro HERO9 […]
The GoPro MAX unleashes so much creative potential from an action camera that has rarely been seen before. With proper dedication to editing footage, the possibilities in this camera are extensive. The MAX Camera is an intuitive, very portable camera that comes with two primary camera modes: 360º footage at 24 and 30 frames per […]
We’re becoming more and more used to staying connected even when we’re “unplugging” by heading into nature. Cell service extends further and further every year, and the growing accessibility of satellite communication has brought connectivity, and the safety that comes with it, to essentially every point on the globe. And joining this fleet of gadgets […]
I am extremely grateful to the friend who gifted me the Ocean Signal RescueMe PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon. Fortunately, the PLB1 has not saved my life — yet — but it has certainly improved my peace of mind when adventuring in remote areas and travelling outside of reliable cell service. Equally important, carrying my PLB1 […]
The Garmin inReach Explorer+ gives you enough functionality that it can be your go-to satellite communicator whether you’re an occasional through-hiker or a frequent backcountry adventurer. That’s what the Garmin promises. But it also offers a lot more. inReach Explorer Subscriptions Depending on the satellite subscription plan you choose, you’ll get 10 minutes with the Safety […]
When you’re deep in the backcountry, you can’t rely on your cell phone. If you find yourself in trouble, you need a satellite communicator like the SPOT X 2-Way Messenger. SPOT is one of the biggest names in the SOS beacon arena (we previously reviewed the SPOT GEN3) — but is the SPOT X, their […]
ToughTested’s Jump Starter V8 is something that I really coulda used 7 years ago. I’d just driven from L.A. to Mt. High for the day, leaving just before dawn but with the big dump dropping, I had my headlights on even after sunrise. And at the end of the day, a might-I-add abnormally cold day […]