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Nate Mitka

Nate Mitka

Midwest born, Nate Mitka is based in the GearJunkie Denver office. He is an advocate of all outdoor activities and has developed some habits, like running without headphones, eating raw vegetables, and fixing the chain on his ratty old bike.

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The 10 Best Tote Bags to Haul Your Gear in 2019

April 10, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

We tested the best tote bags on the market to bring you this list. From the iconic IKEA FRAKTA to classy Filson Waxed Canvas, this best tote bag review has a tote in mind for everyone.

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Screaming Deals: Gear Savings of the Week

April 10, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

This week’s screaming deals highlight a Mystery Ranch Pack, an insane Eddie Bauer sale, an MSR Tent, and an affordable dive watch.

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Watch: Skier Rockets Down Olympic Bobsleigh Course

April 10, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

What happens when you send a professional skier down an Olympic bobsleigh course? One thing’s for sure, the steep, icy, banked turns look terrifying!

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Inside Scoop on Climbing’s Biggest Accomplishments: ‘Impossible Climb’ Book Review

April 8, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Want to know the secrets behind Alex Honnold’s free solo of El Cap? Or what happened behind the scenes during ‘The Dawn Wall’ or the Golden Age of climbing? A new book, ‘The Impossible Climb’ by Mark Synnott, tells all.

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Patagonia’s Latest Documentary Uncovers Wild Salmon Controversy: ‘Artifishal’

April 8, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Patagonia released a trailer for ‘Artifishal,’ its latest film about wild fish and the environments surrounding them. With an in-depth and controversial look at fish hatcheries and fish farms, this film appears to be quite revealing.

Mountain Biking Meets Parkour in Epic Urban Freeride Video

Mountain Biking Meets Parkour in Epic Urban Freeride Video

April 8, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Fabio Wibmer and a band of pro parkour athletes jump across rooftops and drop massive stairs in London and Paris for this awesome urban montage.

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Monday Bargains: 3 Steals to Start Your Week

April 8, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Great outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each Monday. Check out these deals from Stanley, Backcountry, and Black Diamond.

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Giant REI Sale: All the 2018 Gear You Should Score Now

April 5, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

It’s springtime, which means tons of 2018 products are heavily discounted. This list highlights our favorites from REI’s annual spring clearance sale.

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Emerging Gear: WTF Bike, ‘Game of Thrones’ Tumbler, Danner Boots

April 5, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.

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Cody Townsend, Bjarne Salen Rescue Skier After Near-Fatal Fall in Couloir

April 5, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

After descending a dramatic ski line, Cody Townsend and Bjarne Salen saw a skier plummet down a cliff face nearby. If it weren’t for them, this fallen skier may have died.

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Screaming Deals: Gear Savings of the Week

April 3, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

This week’s screaming deals highlight a two-person Big Agnes tent, a Cannondale Synapse bike, a compressible pillow, and a Patagonia daypack.

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Little-Known Climber Free Solos Iconic Patagonian Peak

March 29, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Jim Reynolds’ free solo climb of the Fitz Roy marks the iconic Patagonian mountain’s second-ever free solo.

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1.5-Year Timelapse of a School Bus Turned Mobile Home: Watch

March 29, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

A team converts an old school bus into a livable home with a shower, kitchen, bed, and lounge. Oh, yeah — they also extended the roof by a few feet!

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Red Bull Announces the Coolest Skiing Competition Ever

March 28, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

‘Bring the big sticks, leave the lycra at home!’ Red bull just created a new freeride skiing format that has us drooling. Red Bull Raid scores athletes on the way up and down.

Emerging Gear: Bulletproof Goggles, Vibram Litebase, 'Odyssey' Dry Suit

Emerging Gear: Bulletproof Goggles, Vibram Litebase, ‘Odyssey’ Dry Suit

March 28, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.

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Screaming Deals: Gear Savings of the Week

March 27, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

This week’s screaming deals highlight the Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket, Black Diamond helmets, and a big duffel bag.

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Meet the Female Porters of Kilimanjaro: Video

March 27, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Women weren’t always allowed to be porters on Kilimanjaro. This video dives deep into the life of those porters as they haul grueling loads up the world’s tallest freestanding mountain.

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Mountain House Meals: Massive ‘Bucket’ on Sale, 32 Servings Inside

March 26, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Mountain House discounted its Essential Bucket. Inside is dehydrated chili mac, rice and chicken, and spaghetti — perfect for backpacking and camping trips.

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’60s Vibes: REI Launches Spring Line With Vintage Appeal

March 26, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Stripes, patterned button-downs, and fun-colored pants: REI’s spring line is an eye toward an outdoor lifestyle trend — and an affordable one at that.

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Watch: Meet the Australian Bladesmith Making Beautiful Damascus Steel Knives

March 26, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Before bladesmithing, Karim Haddad spent his time as a CEO. Now the knifemaker runs a successful blacksmithing education and knife business, the Tharwa Valley Forge.

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REI Dividend Deals: What to Spend Your REI Dividend On

March 23, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

This week’s screaming deals highlight the Arc’teryx Cerium Down LT Hoodie, Big Agnes Seedhouse SL3 tent, and HydraPak reservoir.

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Appalachian Trail FKT: Watch Joe ‘Stringbean’ McConaughy’s 2017 Record

March 22, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

In 2017, Joe ‘Stringbean’ McConaughy set both the supported and self-supported records on the Appalachian Trail. This video documents his efforts, told largely from a first-person point of view.

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Bear Grylls Reviews Survival Movies: Watch

March 22, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

TV’s survival celebrity Bear Grylls reviews popular survival movies like ‘Cast Away,’ ‘The Revenant,’ ‘Bird Box,’ ‘The Titanic,’ ‘Point Break,’ and more.

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‘Spin’ Is a Fire Tornado for Your Backyard or Campsite

March 21, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Is this the lava lamp of 2019? Spin turns fire into a vortex. Check out this dazzling evolution of fire.

Emerging Gear: Ultralight Tent Stakes, Reebok Instapump, Scissors Multitool

Emerging Gear: Ultralight Tent Stakes, Reebok Instapump, Scissors Multitool

March 21, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.

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10 Bike Hacks in a Pinch: Watch Seth’s Bike Hacks

March 20, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Learn how to waterproof your gear and stop muscle cramps with mustard packets with the latest edition of Seth’s Bike Hacks.

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DUER Weatherproof Jeans Review: New Tech Still Has a Ways to Go

March 19, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

The world’s first denim jeans with a waterproof membrane come with a steep price tag. We tested these ‘weatherproof’ cycling jeans for this first look review.

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Pros Ride Tiny Bikes: Watch Mini Mountain Bike Video

March 19, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

What happens when professional mountain bikers ride bikes way, way too small for them? Hilarity. We cannot believe they land 360s and backflips.

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Save Almost $100 on This Damascus Steel, Mammoth Tusk, Turquoise Gem Knife

March 19, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

This beautiful knife is made in the U.S. with 15,000-year-old woolly mammoth tusk, Sonoran turquoise, and 16-layer Damascus steel. And now it’s affordable.

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Monday Bargains: 3 Steals to Start Your Week

March 18, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Great outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each Monday. Check out these bargains from Rossignol, Ultimate Direction, and Weston Snowboards to save on gear for your next adventure.

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‘First Ascent’ Impresses: Eddie Bauer Improves Ultralight 2019 Alpine Shells

March 18, 2019 |  By Nate Mitka

Pertex fabrics, ‘super-DWR,’ and featherweight construction: Eddie Bauer’s First Ascent climbing releases for spring 2019 clearly show the brand wants to compete with the best of the best.

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