Cool and colorful is the name of the game this week. Nearly half of this week’s lineup of new gear offers functional outdoor gear in bright colors that reflect the longer days of daylight ahead of us.
From dog kennels to portable batteries to sporty sunglasses, there’s something for everyone to use outdoors — and they might even look good while doing it. We also have some interesting innovations, like a running vest designed to improve safety and a charger that splits between two batteries. Add a new book from famed adventurer Jimmy Chin, and you’ve got an extra-fun lineup to read.
Find out all that and more this week rising gear.
running safety vest
If you’re concerned about safety when running or cycling alone, this “smart” outdoor vest is for you. Netherlands-based startup RunSafePro recently launched a kick For RunSafePro smart vest. This tech piece of gear offers rear radar detection, automatic incident detection, accents for 360-degree visibility, and even a panic button for GPS-based emergency alerts.
According to the campaign description, the vest’s built-in radar can detect a vehicle or cyclist approaching from behind and alert the wearer with lights and vibrations. An accident is detected when the wearer stops moving and does not respond to check-ins on the vest, prompting an automatic SOS and GPS sync to pre-selected emergency contacts.
The vest costs about $114, according to early bird pricing. Users must also pay a subscription fee, although it is currently only $1 per month.
Adidas Terrex Freehiker 3
We’ve reviewed two versions of the Adidas Terrex Freehiker in the past: the Freehiker 2 Low and the Freehiker 2 Gore-Tex Hiking Boot. Both received positive marks from reviewers, who praised them as flexible outdoor shoes that serve different purposes without having to master any one.
Now, the brand has released several new models for terex freehiker 3That includes the Freehiker 3, the “most technical offering” of the lineup with the Ultra GTX, Mid GTX, and Low GTX. There’s also the line’s first Freehiker SL, which brings the brand’s proprietary HyperBoost and DreamStrike+ cushioning.
In addition to the Gore-Tex protection and Continental rubber outsole, the shoe aims to provide “weather-resistant durability and reliable traction on all terrains,” the brand said. Various models cost $150-220, and are available on the Adidas Terrex website, as well as REI and Backcountry.
shareable charger
What if a single battery charger could be divided into two independent chargers? This is the essence behind it share power. The brand, Nimble, claims it is the world’s first version of this idea. This 10,000mAh compact power bank can magnetically split into two independent 5,000mAh chargers.
Nimble’s design includes PFAS-free and PVC-free materials and is believed to use over 90% recycled content. And at just $80, it’s a surprisingly reasonable price. It is available in white or special-edition colors, including Liquid Crystal Blue and Liquid Crystal Pink.
America 250 Shades
We’re a little picky about the products that celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary. There are many. But these shades from Utah-based Pit Viper are just too much fun not to mention.
The brand partnered with US Ski Team alpine skier Lauren Macuga to launch Freedom Ring Mooner Sunglasses. This bold colorway of Pit Viper’s Mooner style reflects the red, white and blue of the American flag. Get yours for $80.
gunner x ducks unlimited
According to GearJunkie reviewers, Gunner kennels don’t come cheap, but they are “worth every penny.”
This week, Gunner launched a new collection of these kennels in partnership with Ducks Unlimited (DU), a nonprofit dedicated to protecting wetlands that has received $250,000 in donations from Gunner over the past 10 years. To celebrate that partnership, they’re releasing some special-edition kennels in what they’re calling DU Orange.
Offered in both G1 kennel and food crate sizes, a portion of each purchase of these kennels helps protect the habitats that make waterfowl hunting possible.
jimmy chin book
National Geographic photographer and filmmaker Jimmy Chin has long pushed the boundaries of outdoor photography, even winning himself an Oscar free single Documentary by Alex Honnold.
Now the famous adventurer is releasing a new book: Rules to Live By: How Extraordinary Lives Define What Really Matters. This book is a collection of 10 conversations with 10 different athletes and artists attempting to answer a deceptively difficult question: What really matters?
It’s not just the expected interviews with the likes of Alex Honnold, Yvon Chouinard and Kelly Slater. Interviewees for the book also include director Ridley Scott, cellist Yo-Yo Ma and gymnast Simone Biles.
Chin wrote of the book, “Putting this book together reminded me how fortunate I have been to learn from the people around me – mentors, friends, colleagues, and people willing to ask tough questions.” “I hope these conversations will make you feel a little less alone, and maybe help you find some rules to live by.”
nestout power bank color
We love Japanese brand Nestout here. The company’s super-durable chargers are a standby in our best power banks guide.
All three popular NESTOUT power banks are now available two new colors: “Orange to stand out, and olive green to blend in,” Brand said. Whether you prefer a slim, light 5K charger, a weekend warrior 10K, or a do-it-all workhorse 15K, you can find them in new colors. Considering how easily I lose things, having a charger isn’t a bad idea No The same color as the leaf into which you are likely to drop it.
tandem rocker
I think it’s for lovers. GCI Outdoors makes reliable gear for many occasions, and it tandem rocker Offers a comfortable design for two people looking to relax together.
This portable 21-pound rocker is ideal for watching Little League games from the campsite, backyard, or shade. With the brand’s patented rocking technology, “you’ll enjoy a smooth, soothing motion on grass, gravel, or patio surfaces,” the brand said. It can also convert to a single-seat rocker and support up to 250 pounds of weight per seat. not too shabby.
Kelly Slater Summer Dress
The famous surfer’s apparel brand, Outernord, creates clothing that is easy on the skin and minimizes the impact on the environment. We’ve featured the brand for its focus on eco-fashion, most notably the fishnet-made swim trunks released last year.
Now Outerknown is releasing several new men’s shirts for summer. The main attraction is likely to be chroma blanket shirtA garment-dyed version of its best-selling Blanket Shirt (meaning the shirts are made first, and then dyed later, resulting in a more unique color for each shirt). Other new arrivals include short-sleeve button-ups like the BBQ Shirt and Studio Shirt.
For those looking for sustainable apparel that uses organic cotton and recycled fibers, Outerknown is a solid option.
cool running shirt
How cold can running shirts get? Apparently, a lot – if you poke lots of holes in them. This is the method behind Red’s new Thermal Dispersion Tee men And women.
Made from 115gsm Italian-knit microfiber, the $119 shirt offers four-way stretch, is extremely lightweight, and is a blend of 85% nylon and 15% elastane. It just launched today and comes with an impressive 5-year warranty.
