Avalanche Airbag Backpack Pull the rip-cord to inflate the airbag on this backpack — and potentially save your life. Written by Stephen Regenold October 08, 2009
La Sportiva Baruntse Boots A serious alpine butt-kicker. The Baruntse double-boot does duty from glaciers to high Himalaya peaks. Written by Stephen Regenold October 08, 2009
Drizone Down Bootie Toasty toes are guaranteed with the updated Drizone Bootie, which are made of recycled polyester and stuffed with 650-fill down. Written by Stephen Regenold October 08, 2009
Kelty Gunnison Pro Tent An affordable option in the category of four-season shelters: Kelty’s $249 Gunnison Pro tent. Written by Stephen Regenold October 08, 2009
Julbo Revolution Goggle Variable light requires special eyewear. Julbo’s lens changes tint in seconds on the slopes. Written by Stephen Regenold October 08, 2009
Osprey Kode 30 Backpack The claim has been staked: Osprey says the Kode packs are “the ultimate packs made for all snow-play activities.” Written by Stephen Regenold October 08, 2009
BD Agent AvaLung Breathe while buried in snow. Black Diamond’s Agent AvaLung Pack is touted as an avalanche insurance policy. Written by Stephen Regenold October 08, 2009
POC Receptor BUG Helmet A Rasta yellow-green-red color motif and protection from snowsports-induced injuries? That’s the deal with the POC Receptor BUG. Written by Stephen Regenold October 08, 2009
ColdAvenger Expedition Balaclava Warmest winter headwear ever? The ColdAvenger Expedition Balaclava is in the running. Written by Stephen Regenold October 08, 2009
Mountain Hardwear Heated Jackets Battery-powered heat in your inside pocket. That’s the promise from Mountain Hardwear with its new men’s Refugium and women’s Radiance jackets. Written by Stephen Regenold October 08, 2009
Columbia Heated Boots Heated boots have long been a Holy Grail. Columbia continues on the quest with its heated men’s and women’s boot models. Written by Stephen Regenold October 08, 2009
Kahtoola TS snowshoes Removable snowshoe bindings click into a deck that’s stowed away when the snow is not so deep. Written by Stephen Regenold October 08, 2009
Helly Hansen Atlas Flow Down Luxuriously warm. Luxuriously priced. The $700 Atlas Flow Down is laced with goose-down “pillows” to make for an ensconcing embrace. Written by Stephen Regenold October 08, 2009
Timex Watch with TapScreen With iPhone-like tap technology, Timex’s new Ironman Sleek 150-Lap TapScreen watch helps keep you on pace without having to look at your wrist. Written by Stephen Regenold October 07, 2009
Brooks-Range Carbon Avy Probe Brooks-Range’s 240+ Carbon Pro avalanche probe is in that hope-you-never-need-it catagory of gear. Written by Stephen Regenold October 07, 2009
Eddie Bauer launches First Ascent ”Everything you need and nothing you don’t.” That’s the tagline with Eddie Bauer’s new First Ascent line of outerwear and apparel. Written by Stephen Regenold October 07, 2009
Do-All Bike: Kona Sutra Want a bike that’s good at doing a little bit of everything? The 2010 Kona Sutra could be your ride. Written by October 07, 2009
Bite-size Protein Balls Clif created Shot Roks to be bite-size protein balls made to help with post-workout recovery. Written by Stephen Regenold October 07, 2009
Review: Bike-Commute Briefcase For bike commuters who want to travel sure that their computer will arrive in one piece, Arkel’s Briefcase pannier is a $215 solution. Written by October 07, 2009
Review: Urbanize N’Light Helmet Lazer’s Urbanize N’Light is a bike helmet with built-in safety lights. This is the Gear Junkie review. Written by Stephen Regenold October 06, 2009
Gear Junkie on Public Radio Hear Gear Junkie on Minnesota Public Radio’s MIDDAY program. Stephen Regenold will talk about outdoors adventure and gear on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Written by Stephen Regenold October 05, 2009
Thule Raceway Rack Critics of trunk racks often site their lack of security. Thule’s Raceway racks eliminate this concern with a cable system. Written by October 05, 2009
Urban Awareness Jacket Most cycling gear leans towards either fashion or function. Cordarounds’ new reversible jacket does both. Written by October 05, 2009
Burton Malavita EST Bindings Elevating snowboard-industry marketing hype to within earshot of honesty: Burton’s new Malavita EST bindings. Written by October 05, 2009
Minimalist Multi-Tool At just 5 ounces, Gerber’s bare-bones Crucial tool is the lightest butterfly-opening multi-tool in its line. Written by Stephen Regenold October 05, 2009
Review: NBx Burnout Tee My quest to find the perfect fitness training T-shirt? Pretty much over. Written by Stephen Regenold October 04, 2009
Review: Quantum Camera Backpack While not rigged out for pro photogs, the Mountainsmith Quantum is a camera backpack good for everyday shooters. Written by October 02, 2009
Gear Junkie Jr. An addition to the Gear Junkie family. . . Welcome our new baby boy, born Oct. 1, in Minneapolis. Written by Stephen Regenold October 02, 2009
Merrell Chill jacket The Merrell Chill combines an old-school look with new-school features to make a jacket that can go nearly anywhere. Written by Stephen Regenold October 02, 2009
Tahoe Rim Trail Run Record Ski mountaineer and ultra-marathoner Kilian Jornet made his first trip to the United States this month to challenge Tim Twietmeyer’s record circumnavigation of the 165-mile… Written by September 30, 2009
