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Here are reviews and previews of the hottest tech toys, as well as coverage of military gear you can buy to supplement your military-issue kit. You’ll find weekly updates on the best gadgets, as well as reviews of military gear ranging from knives and gloves to goggles and guns.
New tech lets you stay connected far from home
If you're already feeling homesick after holiday leave — or only made it home for Christmas in your dreams — you can find plenty of new ways to reconnect with friends and family even... Posted Thursday Jan 5, 2012 11:32:36 EST
Head of the pack: The best batteries for your buck
Whether you're powering up your night-vision goggles downrange or a Wii remote back home, AA batteries are worth their weight in gold. But which portable power providers offer the best bang for the... Posted Thursday Dec 15, 2011 12:44:41 EST
Games to go: Our favorite shooters, simulators and more for your smartphone
App gamers easily can buy more than a dozen of today's top titles from the Android and Apple app stores for the price of a single console game. That's a little like comparing viral videos on YouTube... Posted Friday Nov 25, 2011 15:00:46 EST
Make the system work for you
More than 2,000 troops and a legion of contractors are responsible for the military's overseas mail system, which is part of the U.S. Postal Service. Overseas-bound mail travels like any other mail... Posted Thursday Oct 13, 2011 14:58:22 EDT
Which online retailers ship APO
Holiday shippers are likely to face some battles getting gifts to deployed loved ones this year. The reasons: Posted Thursday Oct 13, 2011 14:57:44 EDT
Smartphones push TV outside its box
From the battlefield to the big-box stores — smart bombs and missiles to Smart cars and smartphones — technology won't stop getting smarter. Now even the boob tube is getting brainier,... Posted Thursday Sep 29, 2011 14:54:16 EDT
Popular photo-sharing sites offer free or low-cost options
Still jamming up far-flung friends' and family's inboxes with your photos? They don't want to hurt your feelings, but they really wish you would stop. Fortunately, you can share your photos in ways... Posted Thursday Sep 8, 2011 13:36:10 EDT
Easy readers
Dog-eared books have been passed between dogface troops ever since prime reading material made the jump from papyrus and parchment. But now with everything from pulp fiction to fine literature in the... Posted Thursday Aug 4, 2011 15:52:24 EDT
Internet keeps Marine connected to charity walk
After losing three family members to cancer, Marine Capt. Elizabeth Hagner last year decided enough was enough. She committed to taking an active role in helping cancer research. Posted Thursday Jul 21, 2011 14:49:59 EDT
Web powerhouses’ union is good news for troops
Facebook and Skype are marrying their services in an online mashup that will allow users to video chat directly from their Facebook account. Posted Thursday Jul 14, 2011 12:15:40 EDT
Tough stuff
If you're even thinking of tossing your iPad or Galaxy Tab in your rucksack or seabag for your next deployment, you need to look into an OtterBox Defender case. It isn't cheap, but the protection is... Posted Friday Jul 8, 2011 13:08:41 EDT
Tablets Wars
The hottest ticket in electronics is tablets, and with touch screens selling as quickly as manufacturers can come out with them, navigating what to buy can be tough. Posted Friday Jul 8, 2011 12:44:29 EDT
Protecting your online image
Your age and marital status. Your home's value. Intimate details of your social life. Anyone with a computer can find this data and more. As more of your life moves online, you need to manage your... Posted Thursday Jun 23, 2011 15:04:26 EDT
Chinese game takes aim at U.S. troops
Chinese soldiers have started playing their own version of the first-person shooter "America's Army," and guess who's in the cross hairs? America's Army. Posted Thursday May 19, 2011 20:31:54 EDT
Best of the blogs: Bloggers win awards for musings on military life
When Army Ranger Sgt. 1st Class Ben Rye and his wife Katie were hit by a truck on a summer night in 2009, friends and family launched a blog to serve as an online prayer vigil as the couple fought... Posted Thursday May 12, 2011 11:16:40 EDT
A Twitter star in space
You might say Army Col. Doug Wheelock posts snapshots to Twitter on the fly. Posted Thursday Apr 21, 2011 14:20:24 EDT
New concepts in concealment
Sometimes you don't want to broadcast your vigilance. Posted Thursday Apr 7, 2011 15:51:51 EDT
SHOT Show: Military guns
Remington has long owned the military sniper market, but FNH has set its sights on the becoming the precision rifle of choice. The Ballista is a multi-caliber and modular behemoth that combines... Posted Thursday Feb 10, 2011 10:58:20 EST
SHOT Show unveils innovative cameras, clothes and gear
Military Times outdoors writer Ken Perrotte scouted the new hunting and outdoors gear at this year's SHOT Show. Some trends he spotted, and some of his favorite new gear: Posted Thursday Feb 10, 2011 10:56:30 EST
Guns & gear galore
The GearScout team's favorites from this year's tactical- and sporting-gear trade expo: Posted Wednesday Feb 9, 2011 9:35:21 EST
Survival 101
Anyone who has ever trained for war has thought about being captured by the enemy, and the scenario usually resembles the plot of a Hollywood blockbuster like "Behind Enemy Lines." Posted Friday Jan 7, 2011 12:15:43 EST
Turn old gadgets into cash
Have an old phone, computer, MP3 player or other tech item collecting dust? There are a number of websites where you can sell computers and electronics, but before reviewing your options, here are... Posted Friday Jan 7, 2011 12:03:11 EST
Fight the freeze: 4 gloves that will help you get a grip in cold weather
Cold is an enemy as deadly as any foe on the battlefield. Aside from the nip on your ears and the sting in your fingertips, exposure saps strength and compromises your critical decision-making... Posted Friday Dec 17, 2010 16:56:32 EST
Two tools for shooters: Latest ‘gun guy’ multitools put to the test
It seems hard to fathom, but with all the multitools in the hands of service members, none had been designed specifically for the rifleman. Gerber, SOG, Leatherman — each sailed along, passing... Posted Thursday Nov 18, 2010 19:46:18 EST
About the Multitasker Series 2 (MTs2)
The MTs2's snap-closure, semirigid case has an Uncle Mike's vibe. It has a PALS web on the back and an interior slot for its hex bit holder. Posted Thursday Nov 18, 2010 19:45:48 EST
About the Leatherman MUT
The MUT's sheath is soft-sided, PALS-compatible and Velcro-fastened with slots for the included ½-inch and 3/8-inch combo wrench and the optional bit holder. Posted Thursday Nov 18, 2010 19:44:38 EST
Handy pouches
Combat leaders — and not just officers — are carrying all kinds of small, non-death-dealing items to support the mission: smart cards, notebooks, maps, map pens, batteries, navigation... Posted Thursday Oct 21, 2010 16:45:27 EDT
Blazer of glory: Stylish jacket for MoH recipients
The blazer has long been a coveted symbol of excellence among athletes. Now the traditional jacket will also represent America's bravest living warriors. Posted Friday Oct 1, 2010 14:20:24 EDT
Need to up-armor your photography gear? We field-test 3 of the toughest
Military Times took three rough-and-ready cameras out for a few weeks of field tests in the wet and wild mountains, beaches and rainforests of the Pacific Northwest to see what kind of beating they... Posted Friday Oct 1, 2010 13:15:11 EDT
Get the right e-reader: From Kindle to Nook, your best bets at going paperless
They don't take photos, place calls or play 3-D movies, but e-readers are this year's hottest gadgets. It's easy to understand why: Thousands of free e-books are available online, and best-sellers... Posted Thursday Sep 23, 2010 14:08:12 EDT
Boredom buster: Could iPad be your next best deployment pal?
When Apple introduced the iPad, the critics' biggest beef was that it was simply an oversized iPod touch — but that's our favorite thing about it. Posted Thursday Sep 16, 2010 15:36:44 EDT
Gear test: The iPad
The iPad isn't a laptop or a netbook, but its accessories and apps can help make it a productive device. Among our favorites: Posted Thursday Sep 16, 2010 15:36:11 EDT
New and coming-soon recreational, tactical gear
GearScout spent the summer alternating between Red Bull and airplane scotch as we traveled the U.S. to build our compendium of new and coming-soon gear. Posted Thursday Sep 9, 2010 18:13:33 EDT
Stay sharp: Basic is best for keeping your knife blade in shape
For knife people, reclaiming a keen edge on a dull blade is pure contentment. The steady, measured grind of steel gliding down an oiled stone can be as soothing as a summer rain shower. Posted Thursday Aug 12, 2010 16:20:18 EDT
Know your sharpening stones
• With a higher relative hardness, man-made aluminum oxide stones are the modern Japanese water stones and India stones — the difference is in the bonding. The material was originally... Posted Thursday Aug 12, 2010 16:19:49 EDT
Prime viewing
Looking through cheap binoculars can be like drinking cheap wine: It may get the job done, but it's rarely satisfying. Posted Friday Jul 23, 2010 12:29:25 EDT
iPhone 4 faces stiff competition
Apple's iPhone and phones running Google's Android operating system dominate the touch-screen smart phone market. They're your best bet. A look at the hottest new touch-screen smart phones: Posted Thursday Jul 15, 2010 18:23:39 EDT
Geared for Appalachia
Hiking the Appalachian Trail in winter isn't for everyone. The Great Smoky Mountains in North Carolina, for example, are a real weather crapshoot. December weather can go from 50 degrees and sunny to... Posted Tuesday May 18, 2010 8:46:51 EDT
Appsolutely
When the iPhone jumped to the front of the smartphone class, it didn't take long to figure out what was making all the other cell phones look like so many D-student dropouts. Posted Tuesday May 18, 2010 8:45:07 EDT
Milbloggers ‘run silent’ in protest
Dozens of military bloggers and their allies declared Dec. 16 a blogging blackout to protest the treatment of Army Master Sgt. C.J. Grisham. Posted Wednesday Dec 16, 2009 15:42:02 EST
Elfin’ great gifts
Waiting until the last minute to get your holiday shopping out of the way? You can either brave the crowds at the mall to pick through what's left over, or you can jump online and snag one of these... Posted Wednesday Dec 16, 2009 12:45:46 EST
The rise and fall of a military blogger
Master Sgt. C.J. Grisham is not the type to shy away from a fight. Decorated for valor in Iraq, the 15-year Army veteran is also saluted as one of the most popular, if sometimes controversial,... Posted Tuesday Dec 8, 2009 13:50:03 EST
Facebook face-off
Master Sgt. C.J. Grisham sits at the nexus of a much wider debate over the future of social media in uniform. Even as Grisham's command wrestles with how to handle an outspoken soldier, the brass... Posted Tuesday Dec 8, 2009 13:43:07 EST
DoD launches ‘Social Media Hub’
When a group of young Navy officers posted their spot-on remake of "Saturday Night Live's" insta-classic "I'm on a Boat" to YouTube, they might have found a few guidelines on the Defense Department's... Posted Tuesday Dec 8, 2009 13:40:40 EST
It’s a wonderful wired life
We live by the maxim that an object is all the more beautiful if it plugs into the wall, requires batteries or somehow lights up. Throw in an LCD display, and you win our hearts forever. Posted Monday Dec 7, 2009 12:54:15 EST
Toys for troops
The kids shouldn't get to have all the fun this year. Here are a few of our favorite picks for the big boys on your list. Posted Monday Dec 7, 2009 12:52:40 EST
Toys for troops’ tots
If you're looking to impart some of your esprit de corps to your tykes this holiday season, you don't have to settle for the same old camo-pattern stuff that pops up in stores this time of year. Posted Monday Dec 7, 2009 10:02:58 EST
Former Ranger starts company to design knives
Justin Gingrich found the ultimate way to translate his military experience into a civilian commodity: become a knife maker. Posted Friday Dec 4, 2009 22:53:48 EST
Giving starts at the top
A cardboard Toys for Tots collection box will take its place among the garlands, wreaths and lights of the White House holiday decorations this year, first lady Michelle Obama announced Dec. 2 before... Posted Friday Dec 4, 2009 22:22:47 EST
DualView camera makes taking your own pic easy
In the social-networking age of Twitter and Facebook, lots of people snap self-portraits for online profiles and such. Samsung has designed a digital camera that promises to make it much easier to... Posted Thursday Oct 22, 2009 21:37:32 EDT
Sacred steel
Exactly 2,979 days after the World Trade Center fell, and not far from Ground Zero, the Navy's newest warship was commissioned with more than 7 tons of steel recovered from the Twin Towers' wreckage. Posted Thursday Oct 22, 2009 21:07:02 EDT
Cutting-edge ’hawks
Referenced by the American military as far back as 1757 in the 28 orders of Robert's Rangers, the tomahawk has seen a resurgence in popularity as an effective weapon and useful battlefield tool. They... Posted Friday Oct 9, 2009 12:55:34 EDT
Tactical Snuggie?
Get on board the hottest train in fashion with your very own camouflage Snuggie. Perfect for keeping yourself warm in your drafty shop — while also staying tactical — the fleece Snuggie... Posted Friday Oct 9, 2009 12:33:44 EDT
Take your best shot
Sgt. Brendan Mackie, a history junkie who loved studying old military photographs even as a kid, realized when he deployed to Iraq in 2007 that it would be his shot at recording history. Posted Saturday Sep 12, 2009 15:05:48 EDT
The essential gear
Ready to start snapping? If you have aspirations for National Geographic covers, you can spend thousands, but if you're just trying to capture the moment, it doesn't take a lot to get started. Every... Posted Saturday Sep 12, 2009 15:01:17 EDT
To shoot or not to shoot?
Not sure when it's OK to break out your camera while deployed? Posted Saturday Sep 12, 2009 14:59:50 EDT
Tips for getting the shot
Coming back from deployment with decent shots can be easy if you follow a few basic principles, courtesy of some professional shooters. Find which category you fit into and work on these skills: Posted Saturday Sep 12, 2009 14:59:09 EDT
Sony plans a Kindle rival with wireless downloads
Want to take "Band of Brothers" with you on your next deployment but don't feel like lugging around all 336 pages? Your choice of e-book readers just got wider now that Sony is jumping into the... Posted Saturday Aug 29, 2009 13:24:06 EDT
Troops get top priority for Google Voice
Google is building buzz for its new call management system by offering a preview to one communicationally challenged demographic: the military. Posted Tuesday Aug 4, 2009 18:50:38 EDT
Army lifts Web 2.0 blockade, for some
Try to look at the Army's new Facebook page. Or check out the Navy's YouTube Channel or follow the Air Force's steady stream of Twitter tweets. If you're on a government computer, chances are good... Posted Monday Jul 20, 2009 14:48:05 EDT
‘Shifty Memorial Monday’
An e-mail written in tribute to the passing of a humble World War II veteran has gone viral, spurring a slew of memorial pages on Facebook and other social media sites, including a flurry of Twitter... Posted Monday Jul 20, 2009 11:59:57 EDT
The e-mail
We're hearing a lot today about big splashy memorial services. Posted Monday Jul 20, 2009 10:58:55 EDT
About Facebook
The brass are blogging, friending and tweeting. And they want you to join in. Posted Saturday Jul 18, 2009 13:48:18 EDT
Front-line tweeting tells war’s story, in brief
In a recent post from his forward operating base on the frontier of Pakistan, Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Rex Temple details the trials and tribulations of the Afghan National Army troops his unit... Posted Saturday Jul 18, 2009 13:33:02 EDT
Social media — the good, bad and ugly
Social media is ideal for troops who have friends all over but don't have the time to call or e-mail them individually, Army blogger Sgt. Selena Coppa says. "It's a great way to keep in touch with... Posted Saturday Jul 18, 2009 12:38:23 EDT
Consider these five GPS units under $200
The nuvi 265T ($180) features a 3.5-inch screen and Bluetooth functionality. It includes maps for all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Canada, with more than 6 million points of interest. You'll get... Posted Thursday Jul 9, 2009 13:30:52 EDT
Love @ first byte
Krystina Perry wasn't looking for love. The self-proclaimed Army brat signed up for an account with MilitaryLoveLinks.com in 2007, she said, so she could find a pen pal. When she signed into her... Posted Tuesday Jun 16, 2009 22:30:38 EDT
10 great gifts for Dad
He's got a garage full of tools, but does he have a camouflage recliner? This year, get creative and give Dad one of these thoughtful and unique gifts that let him share his service pride, make the... Posted Thursday Jun 11, 2009 14:32:41 EDT
Father’s Day from afar
If the father in your life happens to be deployed this Father's Day, here are a few ideas to help bring him closer to home, if only in his mind: Posted Thursday Jun 11, 2009 14:18:44 EDT
USO in a Box
You no longer have to stop in to your nearest USO center to find a piece of home, kick up your feet and relax. The United Service Organizations has spent more than a million dollars to deliver home... Posted Monday Feb 2, 2009 9:03:55 EST
Here comes the sun
Oh, the weather outside is ... wait a minute, how is the weather outside? To determine whether it really will be frightful out there, more and more people are turning to wireless weather stations and... Posted Friday Jan 9, 2009 6:08:21 EST
Military ‘Man Caves’
Man Cave: (man kav) n. The ultimate indoor playground where men can be boys. Posted Friday Jan 2, 2009 12:00:32 EST
10 tips for the perfect ‘Man Cave’
Courtesy of licensed contractor Jason Cameron, here are 10 tips for building your own ultimate "Man Cave": Posted Friday Jan 2, 2009 11:51:44 EST
Airman’s playlist earns camo guitar
Congratulations to Air Force Staff Sgt. Sean McGowan, who sent us his iPod playlist and won a random drawing for a Dean Vendetta digital camo electric guitar. McGowan was selected from nearly 200... Posted Tuesday Dec 23, 2008 16:49:40 EST
Pride at play
If you're looking to instill some esprit de corps in your little soldiers, airmen, sailors and Marines this holiday season, we've done the shopping for you. From tactical gear to decked-out duds, our... Posted Monday Nov 17, 2008 12:20:40 EST
From dog tags to DNA
In the days before the Civil War, U.S. service members who died in battle usually remained nameless in mass graves — if they were buried at all. Posted Wednesday Sep 17, 2008 16:30:47 EDT
Who’s watching you?
Wireless spy cameras. Eavesdropping bugs. GPS tracking gadgets. All of these things may have once seemed far-fetched, or Special Forces-only sort of gear. But now they not only exist, they're also... Posted Thursday Jul 17, 2008 12:07:37 EDT
Gear gone wild
SOMEWHERE NEAR FREMONT STREET — Ahhh Vegas, home to bright lights, bad girls and big paydays, especially on Super Bowl weekend. Generally what happens here stays here, but considering the... Posted Monday Mar 3, 2008 21:13:14 EST
Bright ideas
These products will light up your life. Posted Monday Mar 3, 2008 21:00:12 EST
Soldiers get new winter glove
The Army has retooled its standard winter glove to wrap soldiers' hands in ski-glove comfort. Posted Tuesday Dec 11, 2007 17:23:56 EST
A gearhead gift list
Buying gifts for a gearhead is easy — if you're a gearhead. But what if you have no clue what to buy for your four-wheel-minded (or two-wheel-minded) significant other? No worries. We've done... Posted Thursday Dec 6, 2007 16:15:22 EST
Gear for Grunts
More than 300 gear vendors set up shop at Quantico Marine Corps Base, Va., for three days to show off their latest and greatest toys for your combat kit. Marine Corps Times scoped out the terrain... Posted Thursday Oct 4, 2007 9:17:21 EDT
New utility trousers feature built-in tourniquets
NORFOLK, Va. — Seeing a man bleed to death while trapped in a Humvee in Afghanistan was a moment of inspiration for Dr. Keith Rose. Posted Monday Aug 27, 2007 11:49:25 EDT
Gear test: Hydration systems
When the mercury is nearing the triple-digit mark, training for your next physical fitness test isn't as simple as just lacing up your running shoes. Forget your fluids and you're a dehydration case... Posted Tuesday Jul 31, 2007 10:53:45 EDT
Gunning for varmints
Semiautomatic variants of the M16 and M4 are increasingly popular in the varmint hunting world. In its .223 Remington counterpart, the NATO 5.56mm round enjoys an enduring niche as a leading varmint... Posted Monday Jul 16, 2007 17:21:30 EDT
New slings offer more options
With so many rifle slings available for the M16 and M4, the days of the standard-issue, two-point canvas web sling are long gone. Now, how you choose to carry your weapon into combat is largely a... Posted Monday Jul 16, 2007 17:21:22 EDT
Predator shell is tough enough for battlefield
Soft shells are all the rage, with outdoor outfitter stores so packed that you feel like you're squeezing your way through to the open bar at a Jacques Cousteau cocktail party. But when it gets... Posted Tuesday Jun 5, 2007 9:26:43 EDT
Spec.-Ops Brand offers simple, durable ruck
For all the room it offers, your standard-issue combat rucksack sometimes isn't quite enough to haul all your gear to the field. Posted Thursday Apr 12, 2007 9:51:59 EDT
4 ways to be seen — and safe
Most of the time, you're in the business of finding the enemy before he finds you. And you're pretty good at it. Posted Monday Feb 26, 2007 11:46:05 EST
Pistol makers offer tactical .45s
For a while — a very, very brief while — the M9 pistol finally looked like a goner. In August 2005, the Army and Special Operations Command announced their aim of buying as many as... Posted Monday Feb 12, 2007 12:19:59 EST
Triple threat: Hot multitools
ORLANDO, Fla. — We thought everything that could be done to a multitool had been done, but they surprised us yet again. Posted Monday Feb 12, 2007 12:19:31 EST
3 new ways to refuel for the fight
ORLANDO, Fla. — Looking for a quick fix of caffeine or electrolytes to keep you going on deployment but don't have the space to lug around a case of Red Bull or Gatorade? Posted Monday Feb 12, 2007 12:19:15 EST
Only the organized survive
Unless you're a seasoned special operator, you're probably stuck hauling your standard-issue gear to war in the one-size-fits-all MOLLE pack. But, if you're looking for some smaller containers to... Posted Monday Feb 12, 2007 12:17:42 EST
New tech toys
Here's an overview of the latest gadgets to hit the market: Posted Wednesday Feb 7, 2007 17:23:56 EST
The clothes that make the warrior
ORLANDO, Fla. — Admit it -— you're about as picky about your clothes as the boys from OutKast. Posted Friday Feb 2, 2007 18:21:20 EST
Doublewide gear guide
ORLANDO, Fla. — We like big stuff and we cannot lie. Monster trucks. Twelve-ounce Red Bulls. Double Stuf Oreos. Posted Friday Feb 2, 2007 13:29:46 EST
6 reasons to love leftovers
ORLANDO, Fla. — For the sake of our more sensitive readers, we'll just call this our "rat junk" box. Posted Friday Feb 2, 2007 13:28:46 EST
New sights make every shot count
ORLANDO, Fla. — We're big fans of iron sights. Generally dork-proof and hard to break, iron sights have been spreading democracy for decades. You can leave them turned on 24/7 without... Posted Friday Feb 2, 2007 13:02:41 EST
Give yourself an extra edge in battle
ORLANDO, Fla. — There are few pieces of gear that are more personal than a knife. Posted Friday Feb 2, 2007 12:44:05 EST
Shine on, you crazy flashlight
ORLANDO, Fla. — What we wouldn't give for a set of night-vision contact lenses. Wander into your favorite gear store and you're bound to find umpteen million flashlights in every size, shape,... Posted Friday Feb 2, 2007 11:43:20 EST
Find of the day: Get a grip
ORLANDO, Fla. — Those paw-covers you're wearing may fit like a glove right now, but have you tried throwing them in the wash to get the funk out? Posted Monday Jan 15, 2007 7:42:50 EST
BugBand: The SHOT Show find of the day
ORLANDO, Fla. — It may seem like the human equivalent of Fido's flea collar, but the makers of the BugBand might be on to something with their insect-repellent bracelet. Posted Sunday Jan 14, 2007 9:01:47 EST
Find of the day: Death around the corner
ORLANDO, Fla. — Warning: Objects in mirror are closer to death than they appear. Posted Saturday Jan 13, 2007 13:48:51 EST
Find of the day: Beating blisters
ORLANDO, Fla. — File this cool find of the day under "fighting fire with fire." Posted Friday Jan 12, 2007 10:30:22 EST
The only gear show that really matters
ORLANDO, Fla. — Let the world have its cars and gadgets — there's only one trade show happening this week as far as we're concerned. Posted Thursday Jan 11, 2007 5:20:36 EST
New products: MP3 case speaks for itself
Have a tech question? YourTechOnline.com provides free video advice on basic topics, such as how to perform better Internet searches and speed up your... Posted Thursday Dec 28, 2006 19:14:55 EST
Computer-powered chiller puts your drinks on ice
The CoolIT Beverage Chiller is even better than ice. Plug the beverage chiller into a USB port on a computer, a Microsoft Xbox 360 or a Sony PlayStation2... Posted Thursday Dec 28, 2006 19:14:42 EST
New products: USB hub lets you go wireless
Need a discreet way to listen to music at work or school? Try on a pair of in-the-ear earphones from Etymotic Research. Designed to fit comfortably in your... Posted Thursday Dec 28, 2006 19:14:29 EST
New Products: Adapter boosts iPod’s running time
The iTurbo charge adapter gives you the power to keep on listening to your favorite music when your Apple iPod's battery is running low. Simply plug the... Posted Thursday Dec 28, 2006 19:14:17 EST
New gadgets: Backpacks get charge out of sun
If the sun's out, you can charge your cell phone while hiking with Reware's Juice Bag. Equipped with a solar panel and a socket for a car lighter adapter,... Posted Tuesday Dec 5, 2006 12:21:43 EST
New gadgets: Delphi offers portable GPS device
Drivers who share cars will appreciate the portability of the NAV200, a pocket-size Global Positioning System navigation device that can easily be moved from... Posted Tuesday Dec 5, 2006 12:21:35 EST
New gadgets: Free software helps families organize Cozi Central promises to turn your computer into a Command Center that can help your family get organized. Available as a free download, the software service helps... Posted Tuesday Dec 5, 2006 12:21:27 EST
This boot dryer can save your feet
Ever had trench foot? It's probably one of the most painful -- and most easily prevented -- conditions an outdoorsman or field soldier can suffer. Posted Tuesday Dec 5, 2006 12:21:18 EST
Great gear for combat or camping
With a bottomless wallet and a team of pack mules, you could bring enough equipment to fill every conceivable need or want you might have in the field. Posted Wednesday Nov 29, 2006 13:56:39 EST
10 new must-haves: knives, goggles, lights and more
It takes a lot to get us to walk right past a big-and-bad vehicle bristling with weapons. The new Stryker light- armored vehicle with the 105mm cannon? Missed it. Posted Wednesday Nov 29, 2006 13:56:28 EST
Brew coffee in your Nalgene bottle
There's no such thing as "bad" coffee when the suck-factor is high. Posted Wednesday Nov 29, 2006 13:56:10 EST
Gellin', tactical style
Your hands are filthy. Dirtier than Paris Hilton's home movies, even. Posted Wednesday Nov 29, 2006 13:55:55 EST
Emergency kit packs a .500 kick
When the folks at Smith & Wesson make an emergency survival kit, they don't screw around. Fire-starter, saw, whistle, signal mirror, .500 Magnum pistol, compass, Mylar blankets, folding knife. Posted Wednesday Nov 29, 2006 13:55:44 EST
Invest in basics for the perfect toolbox
A garage full of tools is a beautiful thing, but not everyone has a garage — or the money to spend on a full array of tools for every purpose. A good way to winnow it down is to imagine you're... Posted Wednesday Dec 31, 1969 19:00:00 EST
Small wonders: Must-have tiny gadgets will keep you connected
It wasn't long ago when all a device needed to be called "portable" was a handle. I got my first portable computer, an Osborne 1, in 1987. It weighed nearly 24 pounds and packed up to the size of a... Posted Wednesday Dec 31, 1969 19:00:00 EST
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