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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

Baby on Board: Climbing Harness made for Pregnant Women

Called the world’s first harness for pregnant climbers, the Mountain Mama by Mad Rock offers support and a design to accommodate the “big with child”…

Written by Stephen Regenold 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

Next Gen Camera promises Deeper Social, Mobile Integration

Contour Inc. announced a premium $399 action camera this morning. It will connect to your phone, shoot sharper footage, and let you more easily upload…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 05, 2012

Destination: Conundrum Hot Springs

Hot springs of the American West range from the pristine to the skeezy. Happy to report our recent trip to popular Conundrum Springs near Aspen…

Written by Patrick Murphy September 04, 2012

‘Bicycling as Therapy’ for War Vet non-profit Group

Bicycling as therapy and physical rehabilitation — that’s the goal of Ride 2 Recovery, a non-profit that works with wounded vets. From group rides to…

Written by Tcworley September 04, 2012

Gear Deals – 9/4

Today’s “deals of the day” post is live! Check here for some of the best bargains on outdoors gear on the web this week. .…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling September 04, 2012

Thick Straps, Old-School Look for Lizard Sandals

Though new for 2012, we’ve been calling the Kiota H2Os our “Biblical sandals.” We swear the strap-heavy sandals are something Saul of Tarsus could’ve worn…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 31, 2012

Sunglasses Record Video via Tiny Lens between Eyes

“These sunglasses sure do take nice video.” [Pause for effect.] “Really they do!” Meet Pivothead, a hybrid optics brand that’s like an amalgam of a…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 31, 2012

Debut Marathon in Patagonia to be Run by GearJunkie Editor

Patagonia is one of the most rugged regions on Earth. The wilderness will provide a dramatic backdrop for the Patagonian International Marathon, a race next…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 30, 2012

Dragged behind a Truck? ‘Honey Badger’ backpack Don’t Care.

A backpack that’s durable? Sure. A pannier that can withstand the elements? Definitely. But what about a pack that does both. . . and can…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 30, 2012

Spray-On: WD-40 debuts Bike Line

WD-40, the iconic do-anything lubrication spray, announced an upcoming release of a line of products designed specifically for keeping your two-wheeler in top form.

Written by Patrick Murphy August 29, 2012

Teva to go Clipless with new Bike Shoes

Teva currently has free-ride mountain biking shoes made for use with flat pedals in its line. Next year, the company is going clipless.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 28, 2012

Ultra-Marathon in Haiti? Race for Charity, Adventure on troubled Island

Haiti’s first ultra-marathon, held last winter, took runners from the collapsed presidential palace in downtown Port-au-Prince to the unspoiled beach on the country’s southern coast.…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 28, 2012

Two Wins for Team GearJunkie (in one Weekend!)

It was a solid weekend of racing in the Midwest, where two Team GearJunkie/WEDALI squads competed in different 24-hour adventure races. Our team split up…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 28, 2012

Art+Bikes. New Film Explores ARTCRANK Show

We ran the teaser last week. Now, here is the full video on ARTCRANK, a touring “poster party for bike people” that was created in…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 27, 2012

Trend: Reusable Glass Water Bottles for Outdoors

Polycarbonate water bottle were standard in the outdoors for years. Next, metal bottles came onto the scene. This year, glass is in the spotlight.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 27, 2012

Grand Finale: USA Pro Cycling Challenge in downtown Denver

There was plenty of cowbell in downtown Denver on Sunday afternoon as American Christian Vande Velde sprinted to the top of the podium in the…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 26, 2012

Fast, Protective, Ultra-Light: Gear for Running a Mountain Race

Six days and 120 miles of rugged trails at the GORE-TEX TransRockies Run was a perfect testing ground for GearJunkie editor Sean McCoy. Here he…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 24, 2012

Debut: ‘Almanzo 100’ Bike Film

The annual Almanzo 100 race takes riders on a journey through some of the hilliest country in middle America. This new video, produced by Royal…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 24, 2012

‘Krampus’ is a Fat-Tire Mountain Bike

With 3-inch-wide tires, the Krampus from Surly looks like a fat-bike. But this to-be-released ride is actually a 29er mountain bike built to accommodate the…

Written by Tcworley August 23, 2012

Gear Deals – 8/23

Today’s “deals of the day” post is now live. Click to see some of the best bargains on outdoors gear on the web today. .…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 23, 2012

Video reveals ‘Most Deadly Whitewater on Earth’

Many have tried, only four have succeeded. Watch as these elite kayakers attempt to conquer the Inga Rapids of the Congo River, the most deadly…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 23, 2012

How To: Traverse a Mountain Range in TransRockies Run

Running 120 miles over six days, our contributing editor Sean McCoy finished 12th place with teammate Leon Lutz in last week’s GORE-TEX TransRockies Run. Here…

Written by Sean McCoy August 22, 2012

Bike Film Event ‘REELS X WHEELS’ Debuts in Minneapolis

This week, at an independent theater in Minneapolis, four short films about bikes will be shown on the big screen. The event, called REELS X…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 21, 2012

Portraits: All City Alleycat Bike Race

The Gear Junkie headquarters served as one of about a dozen checkpoint stops at this year’s All City Championship Alleycat, an annual urban bike race…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 20, 2012

Warning: Graphic Content (Heat Stroke, Exhaustion, Vomiting)

Warning: This video contains graphic scenes of vomiting, heat exhaustion, and the loss of equilibrium due to the effects of an adventure race. Watch as…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 20, 2012