Patrick Murphy, Author at GearJunkie

Video Reveals American-made Boots, Century-old Technique

Wolverine’s American-made “1000 Mile” heritage boot collection utilizes a construction technique that dates back to 1870 to produce high-end footwear that performs, and looks good…

Written by Patrick Murphy February 07, 2013

Yerba Mate Fuels Über-Organic Energy Chews

PROBAR ships its first gummy energy chew product this month. The all-organic, yerba mate-powered chews are different than anything we’ve previously tasted in the category.

Written by Patrick Murphy February 06, 2013

FiveFingers for ‘Tweens’: Youth-size Barefoot Shoes

Vibram FiveFingers shoes let you run the way you did when you were a kid. So, it makes sense that the company is expanding its…

Written by Patrick Murphy February 05, 2013

Winter Bike Commuting: Head-to-Toe Gear Breakdown

Who says you can’t bike commute all year ’round? We sought out specialty cold-weather cycling gear to keep us pedaling in the most frigid conditions.…

Written by Patrick Murphy January 16, 2013

Click & Choose: Online App lets you design Custom Jacket

A customization app from Wild Things lets a buyer build outerwear to their exact specification. Everything from fabric color to insulation type is in your…

Written by Patrick Murphy January 10, 2013

‘Barefoot’ Running Season is Year-round with New Winter Vibram

Snow and ice used to keep Vibram FiveFingers wearers and other “barefoot”-style runners indoors. No longer. The FiveFingers Lontra, new last month, is an insulated…

Written by Patrick Murphy December 20, 2012

Skis on, Camera Rolling: Early Season Day on the Slopes

Time to ski! Evan Kay, a GJ reader and videographer, got some early-season video footage in Vermont this past weekend at Sugarbush Resort.

Written by Patrick Murphy December 18, 2012

No More Cold Feet: Wölvhammer Boot Takes on Winter Biking

Winter cycling is more popular than ever. A new brand, 45Nrth, is at the forefront of specialized cold-weather cycling gear. We put its newest, most…

Written by Patrick Murphy December 13, 2012

‘Buy a Camera, get a Coat!’

It’s simple: The first 20 GearJunkie readers to purchase a V.I.O. camera this week will receive a $200 discount on the camera and a FREE…

Written by Patrick Murphy December 11, 2012

What We’re Watching: Point-of-View Ski Films

Ski season is here for most of the U.S., with storm outlooks around the country this weekend. Check out these point-of-view videos if your appetite…

Written by Patrick Murphy December 07, 2012

Canoe trips to Mountain Treks: Best Reader Photos

Climbing, paddling, trekking, racing, and pedaling singletrack trails… Just another weekend for GearJunkie readers. But there’s a prize up for grabs this time around! Which…

Written by Patrick Murphy December 04, 2012

10-Second Video: Powder, Tele Turns, and a Cliff Drop

We asked for your best 10-second outdoor adventure video. After sorting through a handful of strong entries, a winner emerged. Congrats to Evan Kay for…

Written by Patrick Murphy December 01, 2012

Shark Divers to Ice Climbers: Best Reader Photos this week

Hiking, climbing, boarding and diving… Just another weekend for GearJunkie readers. Here are the Top 10 photo submissions for this installment of “Weekend Warrior.”

Written by Patrick Murphy November 27, 2012

Case Turns iPhone into Rugged P.O.V. camera

If you own an iPhone, you may already have the capabilities of a P.O.V. camera in your pocket. The Hitcase Pro is a mountable, waterproof…

Written by Patrick Murphy November 20, 2012

‘Blink of an Eye’ Video Contest

It’s time to show the world what you’re capable of… In 10 seconds or less. $1,000 of top-end gear goes to the best 10-second outdoor…

Written by Patrick Murphy November 14, 2012

Hard To Miss: Bike Lights Like You’ve Never Seen Before

Revolights are now on sale! GearJunkie got a first-look test of Revolights, a spinning LED wheel light, which push high-vis red and white arcs 360…

Written by Patrick Murphy November 06, 2012

Free Bike Fenders for cyclists affected by Hurricane Sandy

We’re collecting stories from East Coasters who have turned to bikes to get around post-Hurricane Sandy. Fenders from Planet Bike to be donated to 10…

Written by Patrick Murphy November 02, 2012

Ultra-Runner Climbs Peak in 9 hours (usually takes 3 days)

Gannett Peak in Wyoming takes fully-equipped hikers three days to climb and descend. Ultra-runner Anton Krupicka recently conquered the peak in under 9 hours with…

Written by Patrick Murphy October 31, 2012

High-Price, High-Performance MTB Shoes

Over the past three months, we put two top-end mountain biking shoe models to the test. Both performed well across a range of conditions, but…

Written by Patrick Murphy October 19, 2012

‘What’s Your Iceland’ Photo Contest Winners

Let’s hear it for the winners! Our first “Boot Up” sweepstakes weekly contest brought in nearly 150 incredible adventure photo submissions. Here is our chosen…

Written by Patrick Murphy October 19, 2012

Video: Stunts, Jumps, Big Air on a Road Bike

What happens when a pro mountain biker gets on the $13,000 road bike that won the Tour de France and rides it freestyle? Well, this…

Written by Patrick Murphy October 11, 2012

Weekend Warrior: Best Reader Adventure Photos

Climbing, pedaling and rafting… Just another weekend for GearJunkie readers. Here are the Top 10 reader photo submissions for this week’s installment of “Weekend Warrior.”

Written by Patrick Murphy October 08, 2012

Peaks, Valleys, Caves, Waterfalls… Reader ‘Weekend Warrior’ Pics

It was a busy, adventure-filled weekend for GJ readers. From coast to coast (and even as far away as Norway) you were tearing it up…

Written by Patrick Murphy September 25, 2012

Top 10 ‘Weekend Warrior’ Photos

Climbing, hiking, rafting and racing… Just another weekend for GearJunkie readers. Here are the Top 10 reader photo submissions for this week’s installment of “Weekend…

Written by Patrick Murphy September 17, 2012

What We’re Watching: REEL ROCK 7

Rope up and get ready to climb. The traveling REEL ROCK 7 film fest is coming to a city near you. The three-minute trailer posted…

Written by Patrick Murphy September 13, 2012

Top 10 ‘Weekend Warrior’ Photos

From ice caves to Grand Teton National Park, here are the Top 10 reader photo submissions for this week’s installment of our “Weekend Warrior” feature.

Written by Patrick Murphy September 10, 2012

‘Mac in a Sac’ is Solid Rain Jacket for Price

Born in the harsh climate of Northern Ireland, the “Mac in a Sac” is an affordable rain jacket we put to the test on a…

Written by Patrick Murphy September 06, 2012

What We’re Watching: ‘The Beauty of the Irrational’

The GearJunkie office is hooked on this six-minute video, which follows an elite ultra-runner, Ryan Sandes, as he takes on the treacherous 84KM Fish River…

Written by Patrick Murphy September 06, 2012

‘Weekend Warrior’ Reader Photo Feature

In our new “Weekend Warrior” feature we’re showcasing you, the GJ reader, hiking, running, biking, climbing, paddling, and just generally getting it done in the…

Written by Patrick Murphy September 05, 2012