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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.

Written by May 23, 2010

‘Just Add Bike’ Contest

In celebration of Bike to Work Month, and to help kick off our “Treasure Hunt: Roanoke” event, we are hosting a mini treasure hunt online!

Written by Stephen Regenold May 21, 2010

Merino Wool Base Layers

Drum roll, please . . . Item No. 1 on my list of “Five Gear Innovations” is Merino Wool Base Layers!

Written by Stephen Regenold May 21, 2010

Hip pockets on Backpacks

Hip pockets on backpacks takes the slot for item No. 2 on my list of “Five Gear Innovations.”

Written by Stephen Regenold May 21, 2010

Energy Food That Tastes Good

Item No. 3 on my list of “Five Gear Innovations” is. . . Energy Food that Tastes Good!

Written by Stephen Regenold May 21, 2010

Single-Speed and Fixed-Gear Bikes

Item No. 4 on my list of “Five Gear Innovations” is Single-Speed and Fixed-Gear Bikes!

Written by Stephen Regenold May 21, 2010

Barefoot-style Running Shoes

Item No. 5 on my list of “Five Gear Innovations” is. . . Barefoot-style Running Shoes!

Written by Stephen Regenold May 21, 2010

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 May 20, 2010

Department of Goods

New Backcountry.com discount store promises “top-notch gear at dirt bag prices.”

Written by Stephen Regenold May 19, 2010

Eton Scorpion

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

Written by May 19, 2010

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 May 19, 2010

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 May 18, 2010

Interview: Ultra Runner Dean Karnazes

Gear Junkie interviewed runner Dean Karnazes, currently between an ultra race in Patagonia and a marathon in Fargo, N.D.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 18, 2010

Expedition Hanesbrands: “Summit!”

Jamie Clarke, Scott Simper, and the rest of Expedition Hanesbrands today made the summit of Mount Everest!

Written by Stephen Regenold May 17, 2010

Heated Mountain Bike Grips

Hot hands on the bike — no matter the weather outside. That’s the promise from A’ME, a bike-grip company in Nevada.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 17, 2010

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.

Written by May 17, 2010

Review: Ryders Throttle Sunglasses

Ryders sells performance sunglasses at a reasonable price. Stephen Krcmar tests the Throttle model.

Written by May 14, 2010

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 May 13, 2010

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 May 12, 2010

‘Face Level’ On A Riverboard

Become one with the rapids on a riverboard, a whitewater craft on which participants swim half-submerged to navigate chutes and drops.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 12, 2010

Profile: Ang Temba Sherpa

This article is an inside peek at the life and career path of Ang Temba Sherpa, a leader with Expedition Hanesbrands at Mount Everest.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 11, 2010

Outside ‘Gear of Year’

Outside magazine this week announced its twice annual “Gear of the Year” award recipients.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 11, 2010

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 May 10, 2010

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 May 10, 2010

Figfour Dry Tools

Train for mixed climbing and dry tooling indoors with the new Figfour Dry Tools from Alpkit.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 10, 2010

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.

Written by May 07, 2010

Walmart 29er Mountain Bike

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

Written by May 07, 2010

$1,000 Swag Bag Contest

Submit a photo for your chance to win a schwag bag worth up to 1000 bucks. . .

Written by Stephen Regenold May 05, 2010

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 May 05, 2010

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…

Written by May 05, 2010

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