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.”

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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!

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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.

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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.

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Therm-A-Rest Haven Top Bag

Climbers, adventure racers and ultra-light backpackers (who are already used to giving up a little convenience for weight savings) are going to love this unique…

Written by T.C. Worley

Rapha Cycling Club

The Rapha Cycling Club, a combination of fashion boutique, eatery and art gallery, opens in London on May 8 and soon in New York City.

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Walmart 29er Mountain Bike

Big-box behemoth Walmart recently released a 29-inch mountain bike. The price? A low, low $199!

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Platypus CleanStream Gravity Filter

No pumping needed. A new way of filtering water from a river or lake, Platypus’ CleanStream Gravity Filter uses its namesake natural force — gravity!…

Written by T.C. Worley

Review: Zune 120

The underdog of the mp3 player market, Microsoft’s Zune, is a good choice for iPod-averse music fans. A music subscription service makes it a fair…

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Zune Pass Music Service

The Zune Pass offers access to a huge catalog of music and is only $14.99 a month. It’s a great option for folks not married…

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Wenger Mike Horn Knife

Wenger consulted with South African explorer Mike Horn to create an uber Swiss Army Knife — pliers, two blades, and screwdrivers included.

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‘Come & Gone’ by Joe Parkin

Joe Parkin’s new book “Come and Gone” provides an interesting and fun insider perspective to the ’90s American bike-racing scene.

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Lance Armstrong: Honey Man

The celebrity cyclist’s latest business foray includes involvement with Honey Stinger, a Colorado manufacturer of “honey-based nutritional foods.”

Written by Stephen Regenold

Walmart’s $149 Fixie

Last month, Walmart made waves by introducing a $150 single-speed bike. Is the cheap ride good or bad for cycling? Stephen Krcmar digs in for…

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‘Adventure Journalism’

What does it mean to be an outdoors-adventure writer? Stephen Regenold, a.k.a. “Gear Junkie,” wrote last month on his work life and hybrid career as…

Written by Stephen Regenold

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