Amy Oberbroeckling, Author at GearJunkie

Couch To Ladder: 10 Uses For Old Climbing Rope

A couch, a beer koozie, a ladder, a dog leash, and much more. These creative uses keep old climbing ropes out of the landfill.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling March 29, 2017

Super-Mom Crushes 135-Mile Winter Bike Race

Just seven weeks after giving birth to a daughter, this super-mom rode the Arrowhead 135, one of the toughest winter bike races on the planet.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling January 27, 2016

Badlands On A Bike: Report From 'Maah Daah Hey 100' Race

GearJunkie editor Amy Oberbroeckling raced for 17+ hours across the badlands of North Dakota on the Maah Daah Hey trail. Here is her report from…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 14, 2014

Taste Test: Beef-Based Energy Bar

Omnibars look like fruit leather, taste like Thanksgiving and are like nothing else we’ve tried.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 14, 2014

Knife Built-In On 'Survivor' Belt

It looks like a regular belt. But this made-for-the-outdoors belt has a knife stashed inside its buckle for campsite or survival use (and a few…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 31, 2014

Official Cooler ‘Ice/Beer Challenge’ (featuring soft-side Yeti Hopper)

Earlier this month, we unveiled the news of a new soft-shelled cooler from Yeti called the Hopper. Here’s how it stood up in our Ice/Beer…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 29, 2014

Bike 'Appliances' Can Make Coffee, Generate Electricity, Wash Your Clothes…

It’s generally frowned upon to multitask while biking. But these bike-powered appliances are true exceptions.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 25, 2014

Airbus Wants You To Sit On A Bike Seat

A patent filed by Airbus last week would put passengers on bicycle-like seats with no tray table, no headrest and very little legroom.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 21, 2014

Find Nature In The City With These 10 Tips

Big city living certainly has its perks, but with all the hustle and bustle it can be hard to get in tune with nature. One…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 17, 2014

Chaos Unfolds As 600 Mountain Bikers Race Down A Glacier

Watch racers slip, slide and fall down in the snow during the Megavalanche, an enduro race down the Pic Blanc Glacier in France.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 16, 2014

Giro 'New Road' Is Functional Fashion For Women Cyclists

The Giro New Road line for women fills a void previously missing from cycling clothes. Here’s a review of some of our favorite pieces.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 11, 2014

Win Tour De France With Your Thumbs

Tap your thumbs to win a digital Tour de France — and a new bike — with the Thumbs Of Glory app from Specialized

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 10, 2014

Magellen Echo Watch Interfaces With iPhone Fitness Apps

Put your phone in a pocket and run. A GearJunkie editor reviews the Magellan ECHO watch as an interface for iOS fitness apps.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 10, 2014

Volcanos and Coconuts: Costa Rica Is An Adventure Travel Paradise

We hosted a sweepstakes that awarded gear and a trip to Costa Rica last year. The winner returned this spring after a great adventure in…

Written by Elizabeth Averbeck July 09, 2014

5 Swimsuits I'd Like To Wear Cliff Jumping

Summer is here and so is swimsuit season. These five women’s swimsuits are our editor’s favorites to wear while being active in the water.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling June 26, 2014

8 Ultimate 'Bike Mom' Rigs

These moms take biking with kids to a next level. Check out their rad bike setups. Surly Big Dummy, Urban Arrow, Xtracycle Edgerunners, and more…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling June 25, 2014

Gear For ‘Girls Only’ At Women’s Story Event

The Women’s Story was the first cycling and outdoor media event highlighting women-specific product lines. GearJunkie was on site to get a peek at this…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling June 17, 2014

I Lost My Bike & Portland Came To Rescue

Imagine you’ve spent months prepping your bike for a 368-mile ride across Oregon and then when you show up to the start it isn’t there.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling June 12, 2014

360 Miles On Dirt: ‘Oregon Outback’

Last month our editor rode across Oregon on dirt and gravel roads.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling June 07, 2014

Minnesota Loons Live On Webcam

Watch live as the Minnesota Loon egg hatches this spring.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling May 26, 2014

Car-Top Tent Made By Poler

The “Le Tente” tent is vehicle-top shelter made by Poler.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling May 08, 2014

Taco Cat: Bike-Only Taco Delivery Service

We ordered dinner from Minneapolis’ first taco-only, bike delivery service.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling April 18, 2014

Is This The Future Of ‘Adventure’ Racing? Hashtags Serve As Check-ins

Our editor raced the Questival last weekend, a 24-hour race based on social media platforms.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling April 18, 2014

Cotopaxi Is A Brand That Plans To Change The World

A new brand combines a social mission and outdoor gear. We attended its launch last weekend.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling April 15, 2014

Bike Light is ‘World’s First To Display Battery Life’

This powerful 600-lumen USB rechargeable bike light displays battery life and runtime.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling April 07, 2014

Sleeping Bag Stuffed With Llama Fur

The Rama Llama sleeping bag is the flagship product of a Wisconsin startup.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling April 04, 2014

Choose-Your-Own Adventure… Navigate ‘Virtual World’ Via Google Maps

Some of the most beautiful views from all over the world (at your desk).

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling March 27, 2014

Triple-Fat-Tire Trike Is Beast Made For Sand And Snow

We’ve seen fat tricycles before but never one this, uh, unique.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling March 25, 2014

Waterfalls, Volcanoes, Swinging Bridges… What A GJ Sweepstakes Trip Looks Like

We hosted a sweepstakes that awarded gear and a trip to Costa Rica last year. The winner just returned and brought back some stellar shots…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling March 25, 2014

First Look: Saris ‘Glow-In-Dark’ Bike Rack

Yes, your bike rack may soon glow in the dark…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling March 21, 2014

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