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A recap of top stories on GearJunkie, week of August 7 – 14, 2015.
1) ‘MERU’ Film – Our Review
Both epic and succinct, with spectacular scenery and relatable thoughts on risk, Meru will appeal to both hard-core climbers and flat-landers alike.
19) Unofficial Guide To The ‘Beer Mile’.Drink a beer, run a lap, drink a beer, times four. Two ‘beer mile’ world records were set last week. This is how to make your own attempt at running’s rowdy new sideshow.
21) Bear Vs. Electrified Deer Carcass.When researchers electrify a deer carcass to see how bears react, the bruin shows a lot more smarts than you might expect.
24) ‘All-Road’ Bike Has Lefty Suspension Fork.Suspension on a road bike? Cannondale is sucking up bumps in the gravel market by adding a “Lefty” fork and 650b wheels to a road bike frame.
26) How To Packraft (And Not Die).Is the new sport an awesome adventure or an expensive way to get into trouble on the river?
27) Delta Airlines: Flights Ban Big Game Trophies.Delta, the only United States airline that offers direct flights to South Africa, today announced that it has banned bringing animal trophies on flights.
28) Clamp On: Multi-Tool Axe. A clamp system lets you mount the head onto any found stick, requiring a hiker to only bring along the head.