The advancement of wireless earphones has gotten quite impressive over the last 5 years. In order to offer dependable connectivity and a clear sound, the Bluetooth installed in the earphones has to be reliable. Wireless earphones take away the code that is often in the way. The days of the cord of th...

Any product that is reviewed has people who like and dislike the features. The Sony MDR-ZX110NC has those who feel it is a quality product and those who think it is not. Opinions and tested data is being presented. Headphones were made for people in a noisy situation while trying to do homework, w...

The full-size BackBeat Pro 2 is an excellent noise-canceling headphone. It costs about half as much as similar models from Sennheiser, Sony, and Bose. A group of testers, using a scale from one to ten, rated the headphones as follows: Design (8), Features (9), Sound (8), and Value (9). The Plantro...

When you're on the go, having the convenience of wireless headphones is almost a must. There is nothing worse than snagging the wire of your headphones and earphones on some object and ripping them off of your head. Wireless technology has come so far and Bluetooth has become so advanced, it is impos...

That perfect headset is often difficult to find, especially when looking for one to take out while jogging or working out, or simply on trips. Of course, you want something with great sound, but if you are also going to be moving around a lot and don’t want to get tangled up in cords, you are g...

Whether gaming, or just wanting a headset that lets you listen to your music and videos quietly, the biggest feature you will probably look for today is that it has sound cancellation. What this means is once they are on and the volume is going, everything else fades away. Samsung has been entering t...

There are many benefits of listening to music including mood enhancement and mental illness aid. Music can be listened to on numerous devices including speakers and headphones. Headphones can either be wired or wireless. Wireless does often require quality technology in order to function properly and...

There are plenty of fitness trackers and activity trackers that are worn on the wrist. They can read your heart rate, count your steps, and monitor your active minutes and, in most cases, you can select what activity you are taking part in from their synced phone app. There are some people who find t...

When heading out for a long hike, going hunting, fishing or camping, you will have one thing in common- something to carry your gear. While not everyone uses backpacks to accomplish this, many of us do, so this is a topic we cover quite a bit in TheGearHunt. We like to try and keep you up to date on ...

The Misfit Ray fitness and sleep tracker as a unique feature most trackers can’t or don’t offer. It does not have to be charged. Replaceable batteries provide a better battery life than other trackers. The more it is worn, the more data it collects to give an accurate depiction of the dai...

Samsung made hefty changes to the original Samsung Gear Fit. The changes inside and out resulted in an iOS and Android-friendly device that provides tons of features for the cost. The original was undeniably a fitness tracker with a bit of smartwatch as a bonus. It was released in 2014. Since...

The Sennheiser 4.50 looks like a budget version of the Sennheiser PXC 550. The caps are shaped differently, and the headband is significantly thinner. They have the same polished Sennheiser design and matte color scheme. Testers rated five headphones, including the Sennheiser 4.50. It ranked third in...

We are on track when it comes to fitness gear, and one of the biggest items these days are fitness trackers/watches. That being said, we have covered a lot of them in the last few months and wanted to bring you another for consideration. This ones original release had a lot of skeptics and many decid...

There are very few fitness trackers on the market that do a lot for a low price tag. The Huawei Band 2 Pro is functionally simple and easy to use, with advanced levels of information about your breathing, running, and sleep patterns. It is also waterproof, which broadens the spectrum of activities th...

There are plenty of fitness trackers out there, some of them waterproof. There are just as many smart watches out there, and some of them have fitness tracking capabilities within their function. But a fitness tracker combined into a smart watch that is also waterproof is a lot less plentiful a field...

Technology has advanced to such a great degree that every aspect of your workout can me monitored down to the calorie burn and heart rate. This is advantageous to the participant because it can show them their progress simply through a small device connected to their wrist. Currently, there are numer...

There are numerous watches available on the market today. It is hard to determine which is the best for you. The first thing to consider is the features associated with the watch you are buying. Does the consumer need smartwatch features or are they looking for more of a classic watch with basic feat...

The Katana is an Italian import that is moderately aggressive. The shoes are excellent all-around climbing shoes. It is a classic Velcro shoe that strikes a balance between performance and comfort. When people began climbing mountains for fun, the primary objective was to reach the summit by whate...

Looking for a fitness watch that can blend into the every day and not sure where to start? The world of fitness watches is growing quickly on the market, but more often than not they look like fitness watches. In other words, if you try wearing it out and acting like it is anything but will give you ...

There are plenty of mountaineering boots out there that will do the job of getting you up and down the mountain safely, with all of your toes intact. There are few, however, that can match the multi-system complexity of the Salewa Raven 2 GTX. The special material in the sole, the midsole and insole ...

The SCARPA Charmoz mountaineering boots are a quality investment in keeping your feet safe and securely under you as you climb to new heights. Having so many state-of-the-art construction components and materials in their corner, SCARPA is able to provide a quality piece of equipment that will serve ...

Watches were – and are – a handy little gadget that can tell you the time with just a glance at your wrist, and they have been a hit ever since they generally replaced the pocket-watch for convenience. With every technological advancement, however, we’ve come to expect more from our...

Excited to start a new workout routine or training for a competition? The Polar M400 can be your personal coach by giving you your data information to motivate you to the next level. The GPS, 24/7 monitoring and smart coaching will allow you to see your levels of activities. With the Flow app you can...

The wrist-based Garmin Vivofit 2 is an activity tracker that measures steps taken during the day, calories burned, distance traveled, and sleep at night. Some meaningful improvements have been made over its predecessor. All Vivofit 1 users will appreciate the updates. One reviewer pointed out four th...

When you are looking for ways to get in shape, there are easy methods and hard ones. For those looking for that constant companion style reminder, you can slide to the Fitbit Ionic for an all-day easy check look at where you are with your fitness routine. This watch has several features which allow t...

Polar M430 is a complete training and fitness program that is available on mobile or desktop. Polar Flow helps analyze, sync, and plan workouts. It follows long-term progress. The system locates inspiration and customizes Polar M430 to fit the needs of the user. A 6 LED optical sensor monitors contin...

Every piece of technology you own exists because previous versions of that item tried and failed or worked and were then rendered obsolete by newer innovations that came along. A computer used to take up an entire room just to function; now we have the combined power of the internet in the palm of ou...

Consumers feel the Adidas Terrex Agravic GTX is suitably lightweight. Purchasers recognize the durability of the shoe. Its waterproof capability makes it a versatile trail running shoe. Runners appreciate the modern design of the shoe. Testers found it to be reliably comfortable. The cushioning syste...

From slabby to steep, the La Sportiva Genius outperforms the contenders on every rock angle. Much of the shoe’s worthiness is centered around the No-edge technology. The benefits of this technology are nearly endless, though it took a while to catch on. Climbing shoes tend to wear out quickly. ...

There are several benefits to tracking your heart rate when working out. The primary benefit is a more accurate representation of how many calories were burned during it. This allows those tracking the calories to know whether they should eat more or less depending on their goal. It can also quickly ...