‘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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Rolf Prima Bling Wheels

At $700, the new P-Town wheels are exotic creatures that borrow from high-end race design (but are made for fixies and singlespeed bikes). Gear Junkie…

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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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LIVESTRONG Indoor Cycle

Strengthen your body — and the fight against cancer — with the LIVESTRONG LS28IC Special Edition Indoor Cycle. A large portion of the cost will…

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22-Gram Backpacking Knife

A freakishly light and affordable backpacking knife, the 22 GRAM from Baladeo aims to please even the staunchest go-light backpackers.

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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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Ice Safety Kit

Make that next frozen-water crossing a little less dangerous. Our tester braved semi-frozen lakes and streams to review the Ice Safety Kit this winter, and…

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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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CrossVegas 2010

CrossVegas is one of the nation’s most unique bike races. This fall, the Gear Junkie crew was in attendance, and T.C. Worley, a contributing writer…

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‘SSCXWC’ Cyclocross Bike

The limited-edition SSCXWC from Raleigh is the “first ever production carbon singlespeed racing cyclocross frameset.” Short version: It’s fast and light, and ready for the…

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Review: Smith Vantage Helmet

T.C. Worley tests out the sleek Smith Vantage snow helmet, a premium hard hat that’s touted to have the lowest profile of any helmet on…

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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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Winter Running: Unorthodox Advice

Gear Junkie is a big fan of winter running. These 10 tips reveal techniques and gear suggestions gleaned from years of running on the snow…

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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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