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Gear for ‘Sleeping in the Snow’ (winter camping guide)

GearJunkie collaborated with Scouting to assemble a tutorial on winter camping, the “Eight winter gear items to help keep you warm.”

Written by Stephen Regenold December 28, 2012

Winners. . . Top Gear of 2012!

GearJunkie publishes hundreds of outdoor product reviews each year. After 12 months of testing, these items emerged as some of the best.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 27, 2012

India, ‘Acrogasm,’ Training in the Rain: Update from YogaSlackers

Our resident vagabond troupe, the YogaSlackers, are a group of outdoor athletes and yogis who slackline, adventure race, climb peaks, ski, pack raft, and teach…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 26, 2012

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays!

The GearJunkie staff wants to wish you the best this Holiday season! Thanks for the tremendous year. Hoping you keep your loved ones close and…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 22, 2012

Founder of GoPro now a $$ Billionaire

An infusion of cash makes Nicholas Woodman, founder of GoPro, a billionaire according to an article today on Forbes.com. This makes the 36-year-old surfing junkie…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 20, 2012

‘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

Final, Last-Minute Holiday Gear Deals (no more waiting!)

This is it! Many companies are pushing today and tomorrow as the final days to get gifts purchased, boxed up, and shipped for delivery before…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 20, 2012

REI #GiftPicks Video: Ultimate ‘Gear Junkie Gift Guide’

Via its GiftPicks project this month REI put together a custom video for GearJunkie readers. Check out “REI GiftPicks for GearJunkie” here. . .

Written by Stephen Regenold December 19, 2012

Minimal Sleeping Bag is Hoodless, Zipper-less, Insulated only on top

Therm-A-Rest is jumping with both feet into an expanded sleeping bag line. Its unique Navis model offers a “headless” design with an ultralight build aimed…

Written by Tcworley December 19, 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

Spinning on Snow: Winter Bike Racing takes off in North America

It began as a way for cyclists to ride year-round through the harsh winter months. Today, the sport of snow biking has exploded, and with…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling December 18, 2012

Ultimate Holiday Gear Pack (camera and GPS watch prize)

In the spirit of the Holidays — and gift procrastinators the world over — we’ve assembled a gift package worth $1,000+. We’ll ship it to…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 17, 2012

Wireless Audio: Bluetooth Speakers made ‘Rugged’ for Outdoors

Tiny package. Big sound. That sums up two wireless speakers we have been testing this month, both made with materials to be tough and “rugged”…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 17, 2012

Salmon Jerky to ‘Puffy’ Winter Hats: Last-Minute Gift Ideas

This month, for Scouting magazine’s December issue, GearJunkie collaborated with the publication to assemble a quick gift guide, the “Gift ideas for the savvy outdoors…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 14, 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

Loud Bicycle: ‘Car Horn’ mounts on Bike frame

Would you mount a horn on your bike? That’s the proposition from a Boston-based startup, Loud Bicycle, which is currently attempting to raise funds on…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 13, 2012

Robo-Goggles to Adult Sleds: Gifts guaranteed to Impress

Unexpected, unique, ‘extreme,’ silly, and fun. . . those are some operative words for the products here, a spread of gear we are sure will…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling December 12, 2012

New-School Snow Boot: Light, packable (bootie ‘slipper’ inside)

Where is it written that winter boots have to be heavy, boring toboggans for your feet? That’s a question Teva poses to introduce its new…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 11, 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

Video gives inside look at Life of climber Chris Sharma

He screams like a ninja on overhanging stone. He sweeps out a dusty swimming pool at a house in Spain. In a new video, “Chris…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 10, 2012

New Type of Bike Seat? Ergon touts padding, support in Saddle design

Years ago, Ergon Bikes redesigned the standard handlebar bike grip. This year, the brand takes on the bike seat with a build it touts to…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 10, 2012

Carbon Fat Bike (first of its kind)

The debut today at the Winter Bike Expo in Minneapolis of a new full-carbon fat bike adds another boost to the strong stride of the…

Written by Tcworley December 08, 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

Rocky Mountain High! John Denver Ski to ship this Winter

Created in cooperation with the estate of the legendary singer and songwriter, the John Denver Nomad Ski from Icelantic is a true work of art.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 07, 2012

Deep Pow to Hard-Pack: 2013 Ski Preview

It’s time to gear up for the 2013 ski season. Here’s a quick look at a dozen new ski models, from fat powder boards to…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 07, 2012

A Flap of rubber and some Cord: Meet the Xero Shoe

Xero sandals are at the extreme end of the “barefoot” footwear spectrum. A flap of rubber and a bit of cord complete the shoe. The…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 06, 2012

Nation’s Largest XC Ski area opens to ‘Fat Bikes’

Methow Valley in Washington state has 120 miles of trails and is one of the nation’s top cross-country ski areas. This winter, the resort is…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 05, 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