Brent Rose is a freelance writer and regular Outside contributor. He is currently traveling the U.S. living in a high tech van, looking for stories to tell. Follow his adventures on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and ConnectedStates.com.
Brent Rose
This Drone Camera Sees in the Dark and Could Save Your Life
Announced at CES this week, this little camera may look like a GoPro, but it sure doesn't see like one. The Flir Duo is the first thermal camera to borrow an action cam's form factor.
A New Fitness Tracker That Actually Uses Science
The Mio Slice is the first wearable to use the Personal Activity Intelligence (PAI) score. The Slice monitors your heart rate during rest and activity, and then applies a proprietary algorithm to...
Nixon Mission Watch
Get this thing on my wrist, like, now
The Light Phone
Derek Zoolander would be all about this teeny tiny backup phone.
The Gadgets You Need for Your Next Run
New running tech to help you score a personal best—or just make your jog more fun.
Building a Bionic Athlete
Today, we really do “have the capability to make the world's first bionic man.” In fact, we already have.
Real Athletes Don’t Need Wearable Tech
There are more fitness trackers than you can shake your Fitbits at. But for all their ubiquity, have they managed to earn a place in the hearts (and on the wrists) of real athletes?
Pat’s Backcountry Beverages
Can beer concentrate compete with the real thing? Brent Rose puts two alcohol-packed flavors to the test.
4 Apps to Help You Compete Any Day of the Week
A growing list of apps and tracking units allows you to challenge riding buddies and strangers alike.
How to Stay Charged in the Wilderness
Recharge dead batteries off the grid with these portable power plants