BD Agent AvaLung

Breathe while buried in snow. Black Diamond’s Agent AvaLung Pack is touted as an avalanche insurance policy.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Thule Raceway Rack

Critics of trunk racks often site their lack of security. Thule’s Raceway racks eliminate this concern with a cable system.

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Urban Awareness Jacket

Most cycling gear leans towards either fashion or function. Cordarounds’ new reversible jacket does both.

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Burton Malavita EST Bindings

Elevating snowboard-industry marketing hype to within earshot of honesty: Burton’s new Malavita EST bindings.

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Review: Quantum Camera Backpack

While not rigged out for pro photogs, the Mountainsmith Quantum is a camera backpack good for everyday shooters.

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Gear Junkie Jr.

An addition to the Gear Junkie family. . . Welcome our new baby boy, born Oct. 1, in Minneapolis.

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Merrell Chill jacket

The Merrell Chill combines an old-school look with new-school features to make a jacket that can go nearly anywhere.

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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…

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Wenger Nomad Compass Watch

You’ll be the best-looking navigator in the city with Wenger’s high-end Nomad Compass, a $375 timepiece enclosed in a stainless steel case with black and…

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High-Def Helmet Cam

VholdR’s ContourHD 1080p will not only shoot high-definition video, it will allow you to manipulate various settings to get a better-looking clip of your sickest…

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Review: Burton Custom V-Rocker

Getting used to the Custom V-Rocker is about as difficult as getting used to “a warm bath filled with nymphs,” according to our writer.

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Review: Leki Trekking Poles

Leki’s ergonomic hand grips, like what’s found on the Thermolite AERGON Antishock model, help set the trekking poles apart from the competition.

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