Outdoors

Chalktrail: Biking & Art Together At Last!

Who needs bike add-ons that require batteries, flashing lights and complicated parts that require an adult to help? Just strap a Chalktrail onto the back of your kid’s bike or scooter and the art makes itself!

Nerf Firevision: The Best Nighttime Techno-Football Of All Time

Only YOU will see what color it really glows!

by Arnold Carreiro

I’ve got to give credit to Hasbro’s Nerf division, as they always end up innovating surprisingly novel ways for kids to blast, slap and throw to each other toys made with soft Nerf foam. This year’s cool new Nerf sport involves their Firevision tech, which literally places the football in an all new light.

See The Top Chair Designs From NYC’s Battery Park Contest!

by Invention Ideas

The Battery Conservancy Americas “Draw Up A Chair” Design Competition is quickly coming to a close, and one of the five remaining chair designs will be used to furnish Manhattan’s Battery Park. But which one of the designers will win the $10,000 prize?

Win Awesome Backpacking Swag From Instructable’s Outdoor Projects Contest!

by Invention Ideas

The Instructables crew is seeking out seasoned outdoorsmen and backpackers with handmade projects to share to the benefit of swimmers, climbers, campers, hikers and rugged outdoorsy folks everywhere. If you share your survivalist/ outside fun expertise, you’ll earn some excellent camping gear!

Enter The 3D4D Challenge & Create Protective Sunglasses For Kids!

Design sunglasses, prevent surfer's eye!

by Invention Ideas

Your mission is to design a pair of 3D printed and cost effective sunglasses to protect children from Pterygium. (Surfer’s Eye) Not only will you help kids in Guatemala, you’ll also have a chance to win a huge boost of career support from the Dreambox Team!

Typhoons Can Blow, I've Got My UnBRELLA!

by Steve Levenstein

High winds made a mockery of your expensive umbrella? Mock 'em right back with the UnBRELLA! This rebooted and innovative new umbrella design won't turn inside out when outside winds are blowing.

Chinese Snuggies For Scooters Warm Up Winter Electric Bike Commuters

by China.new

Electric bikes and scooters are immensely popular in China but driving one in winter weather leaves many commuters cold in more ways than one. Enter the Scooter Snuggie, an innovative insulated flexible semi-snowsuit that keeps riders from being chilly though it makes them look a little silly.

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Have A New Home Exterior Building Product? Work With Ply Gem To Launch It!

by Invention Ideas

Ply Gem is a leader in developing windows, trim, gutters and other top-notch goods for the outside of your home. If you have an innovative product that helps improve the exterior of a house, then you need to look into Ply Gem’s Build Forward program…

The Amazing RuffWear Web Master Multi-Functional Dog Harness

by Lady Bee

RuffWear makes many products for dogs who participate in outdoor sporting activities with their owners, but don't shy away from this harness just because your dog would rather sit on your lap than brave the Appalachian Trail. The RuffWear Web Master Dog Harness has qualities that any dog and dog owner will appreciate....

Ear Warmers That Swing And Ring: Bluetooth Ear Muffs

by Must Love Gadgets

Need a holiday gift for winter walkers, runners, hikers, or other outdoors-people? What about a pair of ear muffs with audio speakers or a Bluetooth wireless speaker? How about one gadget that performs all three functions?

Tackle Land & Sea With The RC Morphibians!

Morphibians drive on land and water just as easily!

by Arnold Carreiro

If you’re looking for a safe, unique, durable and downright cool-looking first RC car for the kiddos, do I have the animal/vehicle hybrids for you!

Neurocam Wearable Camera Reads Your Mind & Records What You Like

by Steve Levenstein

The Neurocam wearable camera remembers every nice thing you see while wearing it, even if you forget about it later. It “knows” what you like because an integral brainwave sensor monitors the wearer's emotions: if you like the look of something, your Neurocam will record & save a 5-second clip for posterity or Facebook.

Design A Canoe Rodholder, Win A Kayak!

Help Trapper to make the ultimate canoe rodholder!

by Invention Ideas

That’s right ladies and gentlemen, Trapper Canoes is looking for a universal fishing rod holder for their series of canoes. The top five designers will win a really nice kayak for their efforts!

Thief Proof Your Dog With The Safespot Locking Leash And Collar

by Lady Bee

Dog theft has been on the rise for the last several years in the U.S, with an estimated 2 million dogs being stolen in 2012. But a company with the slogan, "You lock your bike, why not your beagle?" is promoting its new Safespot Locking Leash and Collar, so maybe there won't be more dog thefts than bike thefts!

Top Ten Baby Halloween Costumes

by Ron Callari

Halloween costumes for babies are their first initiation into the one holiday of the year that requires them to be someone else. Yes, even though your baby don't even 'what' they are, let alone 'who' they are, this doesn't stop parents from wanting to confuse them even more, by dressing them up in a clever disguise.

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Kill 'Em With Great Taste With Season Shots For Your Shotgun

by Jill Harness

Tired of having to season your bird after you've already done all the work of shooting it and plucking it? Then let Season Shotgun Shot do the work for you.

Full-Body Umbrellas Keep You Dry In Your Own Private Bubble

by Jill Harness

Sure, a little fold up umbrella may be easy to carry and will keep you drier than nothing, but it's hard to beat this full-body umbrella.

Don't Drive Noisy: Shanghai Authorities To Expand Ban On Horn Honking

by Steve Levenstein

“Honk If You Don't Mind Being Fined,” a Shanghai bumper sticker might read. Indeed, horn-honking has been banned on some city streets since 2007 and plans are afoot to expand the “no honking” zone in an ongoing effort to ease noise pollution.

Car Window Pet Gate Keeps Your Fresh-Air-Loving Dog Safe

by Lady Bee

How many times have you seen dogs hanging out of the passenger seat or rear window looking like they will surely try to fly out while their owners are nonchalantly driving while texting. Too many times, as far as I'm concerned. Oh, I know dogs love the feel of the wind on their faces and all the great smells of places they've never been, but is the danger of losing one's dog really worth all that canine freedom? Here's a compromise solution that gives your dog a fun car outing and keeps him safe as well....

Native American Style Cozy & Elegant Ponchos For Dogs

by Lady Bee

Fall weather is here and our pooches may need a little help keeping warm in the great outdoors. These Native American styled dog ponchos look so smart and are just perfect for the cooler, windy weather of the season.