Eric Lemke, Author at GearJunkie

Pint Dreams: Stainless Glass Keeps Drinks Cold

The Hydro Flask True Pint keeps your libations ice cold from the first pour to the last drop.

Written by Eric Lemke May 22, 2015

Talk Radio: 8 Podcasts to Get Your Outdoor Fix

Podcasts for the outdoor lover. Turn up the volume and get psyched for your next adventure.

Written by Eric Lemke May 20, 2015

Near Vertical: Mountain Biking In Namibia

Namibia is not the typical cycling destination, but these Austrian riders found extreme lines and unridden terrain in the African backcountry.

Written by Eric Lemke May 20, 2015

‘Reflective Tweed’ Bike Pack

3M Scotchlite reflective yarn makes this pack glow at night. We gave it a month-long ride test.

Written by Eric Lemke May 15, 2015

Keyless Entry: Bluetooth Auto-Locking Bike Lock

The age-old battle of keeping your bike safe has a new, high-tech ally. The LINKA bluetooth bike lock is the “World’s First Auto-Unlocking Smart Bike…

Written by Eric Lemke May 15, 2015

Wood Frames On Your Face

If you’ve been paying attention to the optical world you’ll know that a hot trend is crafting sunglasses from wood.

Written by Eric Lemke May 13, 2015

‘HoboRoll’ Ends The Dreaded Pack Explosion

You won’t have to dig out the entire contents of your backpack just to find your socks. The HOBOROLL is a new kind of gear…

Written by Eric Lemke May 12, 2015

5 Lessons Learned: Birth Of An Independent Bike Brand

It takes a lot more than just a good idea to launch a successful company.

Written by Eric Lemke May 07, 2015

World’s ‘Ballsiest’ Bike Light

“Bike Balls” let your cycle grow a pair.

Written by Eric Lemke May 07, 2015

‘The Important Places’ Will Pull At Your Heart

On the surface, a father and son raft the Colorado River. But this video is so much more.

Written by Eric Lemke May 04, 2015

Bombproof: ‘Fugoo’ Makes Best Bluetooth Speaker For Outdoors

We dropped it from an overpass, ran it over with a car, even drowned it under water, and the Fugoo Bluetooth speaker still kept dropping…

Written by Eric Lemke April 24, 2015

10 Stunning Photos Of Planet Earth

Today’s best outdoors photographers capture the outdoors – and make the case for environmental protection.

Written by Eric Lemke April 22, 2015

Scraps To Packs: ‘Upcycled’ Cotopaxi Backpack

The Luzon is crafted from left-over scraps of other bags.

Written by Eric Lemke April 22, 2015

Free ‘Rental’ Of Outdoor Gear

The Alite Ranger Station inspires city dwellers to enjoy the great outdoors by providing them with camping gear for free.

Written by Eric Lemke April 17, 2015

‘Yelp For Campgrounds’ – Theme Of New Review Site

New website gives campers first-hand reviews of sites, nearby attractions and more.

Written by Eric Lemke April 15, 2015

NFC Chip In Keychain ‘Biner

The “smart” carabiner comes equipped with an NFC chip that can programmed to do a host of things.

Written by Eric Lemke April 14, 2015

270+ Runs…Gondola To Create Gargantuan Lake Tahoe Ski Area

A gondola connection will create a Euro-scale ski area in California.

Written by Eric Lemke April 14, 2015

The Most Colorful Ski Film You’ll Ever Watch

Like the color run but on skis. See the exploding slalom gates and a World Cup racer take them on, one by one.

Written by Eric Lemke April 08, 2015

‘Hydropower Plant’ In Your Pack

Your own personal hydroelectric plant… this unit uses river currents to charge your gadgets.

Written by Eric Lemke April 07, 2015

Bird Just Loves To Ski

Birds are curious creatures, this one in particular!

Written by Eric Lemke April 03, 2015

Flare-Shooting Titanium Pen

Comes equipped with everything you need to stay alive in the boondocks or the boardroom.

Written by Eric Lemke April 03, 2015

200,000 Pounds: Clothing Co. Hits Trash Cleanup Milestone

Buy a t-shirt, remove one pound of trash from the ocean. Simple.

Written by Eric Lemke April 02, 2015

‘Beerwood Derby’ Racing

Cart + track + beer.

Written by Eric Lemke April 02, 2015

April Fools: Hilarity From the Outdoors World

From super coolers to dog fiber clothing, these were some of our favorite April Fools jokes from around the outdoor industry.

Written by Eric Lemke April 01, 2015

Ski Resort Same Price As Small New York Apartment

New Brunswick ski hill or Madison Ave. Apartment?

Written by Eric Lemke March 31, 2015

Spray On: Reflective Paint For Bikers At Night

A new kind of paint makes virtually anything highly reflective.

Written by Eric Lemke March 30, 2015

Budget Buy: $125 ‘Soft’ Rack Fits Any Car

The Otium SoftRack carries a lot of cargo, weighs just four pounds, and installs in minutes.

Written by Eric Lemke March 27, 2015

Off-Grid: Battery ‘Runs On Air’

It works by oxidizing zinc with oxygen from the air and creating an electrical current.

Written by Eric Lemke March 27, 2015

Steal This Bike? Embedded NFC Chip Helps Police

The bike is fitted with a Near Field Communication (NFC) chip in the handlebars.

Written by Eric Lemke March 26, 2015

Strongest Canoe Ever Made?

It was still seaworthy after being tossed from a 100 foot building, pummeled with a sledgehammer, and wrapped around a rock.

Written by Eric Lemke March 25, 2015

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