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T.C. Worley

Ridge Rest ‘Solar’ Camp Pad

Bombproof and inexpensive — and with a new heat-reflecting aluminized surface! — Cascade Designs’ Ridge Rest Solar camp pad offers a smart sleep option any…

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Nat Geo ‘WPER’ Photo Contest

National Geographic Traveler Magazine contest to send one budding adventure photographer to the Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race this winter! Submit your best shot for a…

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11-inch Camp Knife

SOG’s evolution of the 1838 “Bowie”-style knife includes an integrated sharpener and a polymer handle over-molded with a rubber grip. Writer T.C. Worley gives the…

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$150 Winter Sleeping Bag

It’s the time of year for. . . winter camping! A new bargain-priced, -20 sleeping bag from High Peak is put to the test in…

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$2,000 Bike Pedals?

Computerized bike pedals are the rage with Polar, Look and Garmin, companies that have announced sensor-equipped pedals for 2011. Rumors say costs could rocket up…

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Sandals made from Wine Corks

Looking to justify that next glass of wine? SOLE and ReCORK are teaming up to give recycled wine corks another life as “upcycled” sandals and…

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Review: ContourGPS

Recording location, speed, elevation plus HD video, Contour’s new model is the industry’s first “GPS-enabled” helmet camera. Writer T.C. Worley gave it a test this…

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‘Follow Me’ Film

If you haven’t kept up with the level that modern freeride mountain biking is now at, then this film is going to drop your jaw!

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Crank Bros. 29er Wheelset

Bike lust alert! We test Crank Bros. new bling wheels to see if performance can keep up with the wheels’ tech and handsome looks.

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Wool Cycling Bib

SmartWool’s merino-blend knicker bibs give a “sweatpants-level for comfort,” or so says GJ’s resident bike dork, T.C. Worley, who put a pair to the test…

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‘Gel-Filled’ iPhone case

Is your iPhone in need of some protection for the outdoors? How about a layer of soft silicone gel in your case to absorb impact…

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‘Mustaches for Kids’ Charity

‘Mustaches For Kids’ is an organization using upper-lip hair growth to raise money for kids. It may be funny, but the organization is definitely no…

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SCOTTEVEST Travel Boxers

Boxer shorts with a pocket in front — that’s the simple concept behind the Travel Boxers. For better or worse, stashing your iPhone in your…

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Review: Apple iPad Cases

We tested a range of cases for the Apple iPad this month with claims and guarantees that ranged from “drop-proof” to “waterproof.”

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‘Colt’ Leather Bike Saddle

With a re-release of its Colt model, Brooks England Ltd. hopes to put a younger — daresay? — more hip generation on its vintage-looking, handmade…

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Review: Vasque Transistor

The Transistor FS shoe has no footbed and a low-to-the-ground design. Contributing writer T.C. Worley put them to the test this fall.

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JanSport Tahoma Pack

Contributor T.C. Worley put a JanSport backpack to the test on Mount Rainier. The $280 Tahoma model is the company’s take on a “serious” pack…

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MTB magazine ‘Legends Ride’

Last month, Mountain Bike magazine assembled a group of bike legends for a ride in Boulder City, Nev. Contributor T.C. Worley spun along with the…

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Oakley Jawbone sunglasses

The Pro Tour peloton is full of faces wearing Oakley’s Jawbone shades. Contributing writer T.C. Worley tested the sports glasses for three months to see…

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Van Dessel WTF

Van Dessel looks to the past for the design of its new WTF bike. At the Interbike Expo last week, writer T.C. Worley found it…

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First Ascent ‘Tech Hoodies’

Eddie Bauer First Ascent bridges the elusive hoodie/mid-layer gap with a pair of tech tops. T.C. Worley gives the concept a multi-month test.

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Surly Bicycle Trailer

Next spring, Surly will offer a trailer to up the viability of hauling huge loads with a bike. Gear Junkie got a preview of the…

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Canon Powershot G12

Canon offers another small yet mighty G-series camera with the new G12. T.C. Worley gives a preview on the high-octane point-and-shoot.

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Kid Bike Upgrade

Kids deserve nice bikes, too! Writer T.C. Worley declined “department-store” bikes and instead found used racing bicycles for his two sons.

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OtterBox iPad Case

Apple iPad in the outdoors? OtterBox offers two protective cases for iPad owners on the go.

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New Belgium Urban Assault

Part scavenger hunt, part party, New Belgium’s Urban Assault is touted as two-wheeled entertainment from start to finish. Our writer raced this year to see…

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Smith vs. Native

This summer, our tester pitted a pair of sunglasses from Native and Smith Optics against each other to see if one could outperform and stand…

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Vibram Disc Golf

The company has conquered barefoot running. Now Vibram takes on a new market: Disc golf.

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