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Women’s Winter Boots

After decades of lingering in the back alleys of fashion, winter boots made for women have hit a stride as of late with form as…

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Interview: Alpine Speed Freak

Switzerland’s Ueli Steck, a record-setting solo climber, is one of the speediest alpine technicians on the planet. Gear Junkie caught up with Steck for a…

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Ultra-Light Ski Gear Test

Can you say featherweight? Gear Junkie put a lightweight ski package (boots, bindings, and skis) from Dynafit to the test in the Wasatch Mountain Range…

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Patagonia Bound!

Gear Junkie and team head to Chile and the Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race this week. Follow the race action “live” on the site throughout the…

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Test: Heat Elite Jacket

Contributor Josh Turner puts the Columbia Heat Elite Jacket to an ultimate objective sedentary test: Spectating at a football game on a winter day at…

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Yak Wool Sweater

The average male yak weighs upwards of 1,000 pounds and produces a fine wool usable in the making of insulating apparel. Khunu USA employs yak…

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Video: Getting Ready for WPER!

Bags packed and ready to head to South America this week, Gear Junkie offers a peek inside his gear picks and training regimen for the…

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Save the Huemul!

A rare deer called the Huemul is in danger of extinction. But you can help! Nomadas, the organization that operates the Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race,…

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FiveFingers ‘Casual Shoes’

Can you say “casual kangaroo-leather zip boots with articulated toes”? That’s just one of the out-there offerings in a new line of casual footwear from…

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‘Best in Show’ awards (part II)

Part II of Gear Junkie’s “Best in Show” series highlights top products from the Outdoor Retailer trade show and includes touchscreen gloves, an alpine “smock”…

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‘OR-ified!’

The Outdoor Retailer trade show (called “OR” for short) is more than just an exhibition of new products and rows of booths. Gear Junkie provides…

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‘Best in Show’ awards (part I)

The twice-annual Outdoor Retailer trade show, held in Salt Lake City, is an exhibition of the best outdoors equipment in the world. Gear Junkie offers…

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Ultimate AR Backpack

Mike Kloser, a god in the sport of adventure racing, has founded a new company and designed a backpack. Gear Junkie got an exclusive first…

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OR Trade Show: 2011 Teaser

The Gear Junkie crew is off to Utah this week and the twice-annual Outdoor Retailer trade show. Here’s a quick visual tour of a few…

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‘Race to the End of the Earth’

The Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race — one of the world’s ultimate wilderness events — was a weeklong test of physical and mental resolve. In this…

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Airline Carry-On Suitcases

Maximize your carry-on allowance with a suitcase built for that exact job. After a year of travel, Gear Junkie reviews a spread of overhead-compartment-compliant suitcases.

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Six Outdoor Essentials

Equipment can break. Your body can wear down. These six items have helped Gear Junkie endure and work through bad breaks, gear malfunctions and pain.

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Gadgets Galore! CES Trade Show Report

Gadgets and tech gear as far as the eye can see! That’s what Gear Junkie got this past weekend in Las Vegas at the CES…

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Smartphone with Satellite Link

The new SPOT Connect product promises to “turn smartphones into personal one-way satellite communicators.”

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‘Off-Leash’ Dog Collar

The Release N Run collar has a tiny retractable leash hidden inside. It was designed for people who frequent dog parks and natural areas where…

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Twin Cities ‘SPOT Treasure Hunt’

Attention Gear Junkie readers in Minnesota: Presenting. . . ‘Gear Junkie’s LIVE New Year’s Day Treasure Hunt!’ Your goal is to find the hidden orange…

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Hybrid ‘Beast’ Bike

“If the Batman was a non-fictional person, he’d have a Beast in his garage for sure.” That’s a tagline for the Beast, a gargantuan and…

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Salomon ‘BBR’ Ski

Promising a radical shift in alpine-ski design — as well as cues gleaned from the world of water sports! — Salomon will unveil its BBR…

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SPOT Adventures Treasure Hunt

Win a SPOT device and a Suunto watch this week by going online and “hunting” out the correct adventure post on SpotAdventures.com. Click for details!

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Test: Studded Bike Tires

Who you calling a stud? The person who can ride all winter long and keep it upright with studded winter tires! Our writer tested the…

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Water-Carrying ‘Vest’ Pack

Need to run or hike fast with water and little else? A hydration vest is a good option. In this column, Gear Junkie tests the…

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Winner! ‘Knives and a Kayak’ contest

Christmas may be over. But these seven Gear Junkie readers win some sweet swag from our “SPOT the Holiday” promo, including six Gerber knives and…

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Trip Report: Hornby Island, B.C.

Hornby Island, a dot of land in British Columbia’s inside passage, was the venue this fall for a solo trail run adventure. Gear Junkie recounts…

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Leather Work Gloves for Skiing

A trend of leather work gloves on the ski slopes has trickled down to a commercial product, the Tough Guy Glove from FlyLow, which costs…

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Bear Grylls Gear

We reviewed Gerber’s Bear Grylls Ultimate Knife last month. In February, the company will unveil a complete line of “Bear”-branded products. Gear Junkie offers a…

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