Secret Ingredients
We were talking on the podcast about rope. But not just any rope – especially non-stretchy rope for using in a mechanical context. The hack in question was a bicycle …read more Continue reading Secret Ingredients
Tag Archives: Dyneema
Gas-Powered Fly Swatter Slightly Over-Engineered
Any good flyswatter ought to be able to break through a hefty piece of wood. At least, that is how [Finn] explains the design philosophy behind this enormous, overpowered flyswatter. …read more Continue reading Gas-Powered Fly Swatter Slightly Over-Engineered
Hyperlite 1-lb Dyneema tent empowers light, free solo adventure
Ultralight backpacking specialist Hyperlite Mountain Gear has introduced one of its most impressive packable shelters ever. Much like the 1.5-lb (680-g) Samaya Radical 1, the Hyperlite Mid 1 relies on Dyneema wunder-fabric to skin the fat off while off… Continue reading Hyperlite 1-lb Dyneema tent empowers light, free solo adventure
The Goalie Mask, Reenvisioned
The goalie mask, at least the retro-styled fiberglass types from the 60s and 70s, hasn’t been used in hockey for about 50 years — it’s instead made many more appearances …read more Continue reading The Goalie Mask, Reenvisioned
Temp-regulating graphene and Dyneema trail shoe sprints through winter
Graphene has worked its way into running shoes before, but Canadian startup Norda uses it in a more advanced way in its all-new 001 G+ Spike trail running shoe. The shoe’s graphene waterproof/breathable membrane keeps feet dry and also regulates temper… Continue reading Temp-regulating graphene and Dyneema trail shoe sprints through winter
High-tech 1-kilo tent built for four-season Himalayan ascents
Young French company Samaya defines an assault tent as a “tent intended for bivouacs in extreme environments, whose shape allows it to be set up on small mountain ledges or ridges” – much like the picture above. So it clearly didn’t build the new Assau… Continue reading High-tech 1-kilo tent built for four-season Himalayan ascents