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Where To Sell, Swap, Or Donate Your Old Gear

We all have that one closet or corner in the garage that is stuffed with gear we don't use anymore. But what can you do with all this unwanted gear that still has a useful life? Many online sites are popping up to help you sell, swap, or even donate your gear to a good cause, giving all that stuff hidden away in your closet a chance at a second life. 

Turn Your iPhone Into A Complete Handheld GPS

The Mophie Juice Pack Plus is a protective case for your iPhone with a built-in rechargeable battery. Without having to carry some form of solar charging equipment, you will be able to travel over twice as far with your iPhone on a single charge, perfect for those weekend adventures. 

The Future Of Sports Video Is 360 Degrees

The future of outdoor sports video seems to be heading towards a 360 degree point of view. We have seen many panoramic and even spherical imagery of outdoors spaces but never before video. With all the focus on point of view video cameras lately, Sony Ericsson teamed up with Xperia Studio to highlight the creative power of the lowly smartphone. 

Experience The National Parks Street View Style

Over the summer, Nature Valley sent out a team of hikers to record miles of trails, street view style, from various National Parks. In addition to helping spread awareness of the current plight of these wilderness areas, Nature Valley hopes their Trail View project will ultimately get more people to the parks by first helping them to experience the trails from the comfort of their own home.

Order Perfect Jacket Size From The North Face Using Your Webcam

We have all been there before-you are super stoked that the new ski jacket and pants you ordered online have arrived, only to try them on and find out they don't fit properly. Now you have to go through the pain and hassle of sending them back and ordering a new size. The German startup UPcload is looking to eliminate the need for clothing returns and has partnered with The North Face to test their technology.