AWOL in Iceland

Gear Junkie is headed to the land of glaciers and volcanoes. The goal: Climb the highest volcano on the entire island nation.

Written by Stephen Regenold

Balance Boxer Shorts

Ibex’s “priciest underwear on the outdoors market” also among the most versatile and best. GJ gives a review after four months of wear.

Written by Stephen Regenold

Nano Elite Tent

For adventure racers and the “fast and light” among us, Nemo makes the Nano Elite single-wall racing tent, a 3.3-pound portable home.

Written by T.C. Worley

Idaho on a Splitboard

As a first-time backcountry ‘boarder, T.C. Worley trudged into Idaho’s Sawtooth National Forest last month with a guided group. This is his trip report.

Written by T.C. Worley

Suspension System for Skis

This skis’ suspension mechanism resembles an automotive leaf spring, only inverted and with a ski binding perched on top.

Written by T.C. Worley

Bike Coffee Cup Holder

When everyday is bike-to-work day, it’s good to have a place to put your coffee. Meet Portland Design Works’ Bar-ista cup holder.

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Dominion Riverrock: 10k

Gear Junkie’s Pat Petschel reported from this year’s Dominion Riverrock festival, including running a 10K race along the city’s James River.

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Adventure Hat

Headsweats’ “performance hat” is made of fabric derived from discarded coconut husks. Our writer reviewed it running this spring.

Written by T.C. Worley

Eton Scorpion

Charge your electronic devices in the backcountry with the Eton Scorpion, a “Multi-Purpose Solar Powered Digital Weather Radio.”

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Thinksport Steel Bottles

These double-walled water bottles are made of stainless steel and touted as addressing “the growing concern of toxic chemicals leaching from consumer products.”

Written by Stephen Regenold

Gear Junkie Treasure Hunt!

Our new live event for this summer — Gear Junkie’s “Treasure Hunt: Roanoke” — will give away $40,000+ worth of equipment. First details up today!

Written by Stephen Regenold

Nau 3/4 Pant

For cycling and daily use, Nau’s Trajectory 3/4 Pant may be the only pair of knickers you will need.

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First Ascent BC-200 Shell

T.C. Worley tests the First Ascent BC-200, the lightest and “least rain-jacket-feeling” waterproof shell he has used to date.

Written by T.C. Worley

SteriPEN AdventurerOpti

Purify your water with UV light. The AdventurerOpti zaps viruses, bacteria and other microscopic bad boys to make questionable drinking water clean.

Written by Stephen Regenold

BD and Gregory to Merge

Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. and Gregory Mountain Products Inc. have both been bought out and will soon be merged into a single outdoors entity.

Written by Stephen Regenold

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