Amy Oberbroeckling, Author at GearJunkie

Free Boots! ‘Boot-a-Day Giveaway’

We’ve partnered with ECCO to give away a pair of boots or shoes each day this month. Sign up now for your chance to win…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling October 16, 2012

Startup Outerwear Co. to be ‘100% Made in USA’

Take a look at the tag on a piece of your outdoor apparel. Chances are it will read “Made in China.” A new outdoor apparel…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling October 16, 2012

Next Year’s Bike Gear: 2013 Preview

From a stealthy e-bike to frames that are “Made in China, and Proud of It,” this spread of to-be-released bike gear represents some of the…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling October 03, 2012

Weekend Warrior: Best Reader Photos

GearJunkie readers go on some of the most epic adventures imaginable. “Weekend Warrior” showcases you, the GJ reader, hiking, running, biking, climbing, paddling, and just…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling October 02, 2012

Interbike! More gear from Show Floor

A faux-wood helmet, carbon 29ers, portable bike tunes, crank-arm power meters. . . these are a few of the items the GearJunkie crew is drooling…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling September 20, 2012

Film series to feature Minnesota Adventure Athletes

Production company Adventure Minnesota Films this fall begins working on a series of videos called Among the Wild. The series will highlight “four Minnesota athletes…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling September 20, 2012

Fix a Zipper, Make a ‘Beer Can’ hat. Follow these Tips.

Want to learn how to make a hat out of duct tape and a beer can? How about replace a sleeping bag zipper? In this…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling September 19, 2012

Backpacking 101: Wilderness Class with Andrew Skurka

Last month, our intern set off on her first guided backpacking trip to the Porcupine Mountains of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Here are a few tips…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling September 11, 2012

Gear Deals – 9/4

Today’s “deals of the day” post is live! Check here for some of the best bargains on outdoors gear on the web this week. .…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling September 04, 2012

Dragged behind a Truck? ‘Honey Badger’ backpack Don’t Care.

A backpack that’s durable? Sure. A pannier that can withstand the elements? Definitely. But what about a pack that does both. . . and can…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 30, 2012

Fast, Protective, Ultra-Light: Gear for Running a Mountain Race

Six days and 120 miles of rugged trails at the GORE-TEX TransRockies Run was a perfect testing ground for GearJunkie editor Sean McCoy. Here he…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 24, 2012

Gear Deals – 8/23

Today’s “deals of the day” post is now live. Click to see some of the best bargains on outdoors gear on the web today. .…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 23, 2012

Amy Oberbroeckling

Free Boots! ‘Boot-a-Day Giveaway’

Startup Outerwear Co. to be ‘100% Made in USA’

Next Year’s Bike Gear: 2013 Preview

Weekend Warrior: Best Reader Photos

Interbike! More gear from Show Floor

Film series to feature Minnesota Adventure Athletes

Fix a Zipper, Make a ‘Beer Can’ hat. Follow these Tips.

Backpacking 101: Wilderness Class with Andrew Skurka

Gear Deals – 9/4

Dragged behind a Truck? ‘Honey Badger’ backpack Don’t Care.

Fast, Protective, Ultra-Light: Gear for Running a Mountain Race

Gear Deals – 8/23

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