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Primal Quest Badlands Winners!

As of this morning, four teams have completed the Primal Quest Badlands’ 550+ mile course, and the race winners have been crowned.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 21, 2009

Sweepstakes Trivia Contest

As a part of the new Choose-Your-Adventure Sweepstakes, we are launching another promotion related to the Alleghenies: A trivia contest!

Written by Stephen Regenold August 19, 2009

Newton Sir Isaac Guidance Trainers

Newton Running says its new Sir Isaac and Lady Isaac shoes help runners “embrace their natural running form.” Gear Junkie took a test run with…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 19, 2009

Brooks Range Rocket Tent

The Brooks Range Rocket tent is a four-season, two-person tent that weighs less than 2.5 pounds in the summer and 1.5 pounds in the winter.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 19, 2009

Ruff Wear Climate Changer

The Ruff Wear Climate Changer fleece fits well, breathes and dries quickly to keep dogs warm in all types of cold-weather pursuits.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 19, 2009

North Dakota Adventure Race

Next month, the Yogaslackers organization and Northern Heights Rock Gym will be hosting their second adventure race. . . in North Dakota.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 19, 2009

Review: MontBell Thermawrap

Contributor Jason Magness writes on his 10+ years of experience with the MontBell Thermawrap line, outerwear that weighs almost nothing and insulates even when wet.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 18, 2009

An Outside Education: TrekNorth High School

Back to school is not so bad at TrekNorth, a unique public charter school in northern Minnesota where rock climbing and math class pull equal…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 18, 2009

Review: Urban messenger bags

In hopes of capturing a bigger piece of the outdoors market, Kelty and Osprey designed messenger bags that are more suited for urban commuting via…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 17, 2009

Launch of Weekly Gear Giveaway

As part of our new Choose-Your-Alleghenies-Adventure Sweepstakes, we’re launching a Weekly Gear Giveaway contest today. This week’s prize: 20 pair of Wigwam Socks!

Written by Stephen Regenold August 17, 2009

Team GearJunkie.com Wins Rogaine Race!

After 5 hours and 39 minutes of effort, Team Gear Junkie won the 2009 MNOC Rogaine Orienteering Race. (No, this event has nothing to do…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 17, 2009

Primal Quest Badlands

The life-altering adventure that is the Primal Quest — touted as “The World’s Most Challenging Human Endurance Competition” — kicks off today in the Badlands…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 14, 2009

Waterproof: Mammut Shield Sleeping Bag

Using a tent and sleeping bag or sleeping bag and bivy sack is so old school now that the Shield is on the market.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 13, 2009

Mountain Khakis Does Nylon

Designed by a company that knows the true meaning of “durable,” the Mountain Khakis Snake River collection is made of nylon that will dry quickly…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 13, 2009

GoLite Peak Backpack

Designed with the minimalist in mind, the 1-pound, 11-ounce GoLite Peak pack sheds weight and optional features.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 12, 2009

Wilderness Systems Commander 120 Fishing Kayak

Targeting the athlete inside anglers, Wilderness Systems produced the Commander 120 designed specifically for fishing.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 12, 2009

The North Face Skareb 50 Backpack

The North Face touts its Skareb 50 as the “ultimate pack for fast-packing.” After a 25-mile trek last month, this is the Gear Junkie review.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 12, 2009

Smith Pivlock Sunglasses

Swapping lenses with the Smith Pivlock Sunglasses is as easy as removing the nosepiece and tilting the earpieces at a 45-degree angle to detach them.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 11, 2009

GoPro HD Helmet HERO

GoPro is setting the tone for wearable video cameras with the launch of its HD option featuring 1080p resolution.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 10, 2009

CamelBak Flow Meter

Think of it like a fuel gauge for human-powered sports. The CamelBak Flow Meter could be a savior for athletes who can’t tell if their…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 10, 2009

Dagger Axis Kayaks

The indecisive paddler will love the Dagger Axis kayak series — as it can’t make up its mind either.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 10, 2009

Anatomy of an Adventure Race

Deep woods, on-the-run problem solving, and aerobic output via foot, bike and boat define adventure racing, a map-based wilderness sport.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 10, 2009

SanDisk slotRadio player

The slotRadio player has a solid, durable case made of die-cast aluminum. A built-in clip lets you attach it to your bike jersey or trail-running…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 10, 2009

100 sign-ups Promo Winner

Winner! Congratulations to Michael Shea of Boston, Mass., who won the “100 sign-ups Promo” contest this week. . .

Written by Stephen Regenold August 07, 2009

Review: Ace SW 2 Tent

REI’s new Ace SW 2 tent is a single-wall design that uses breathable and coated fabrics to create a two-vestibule shelter with ample space inside.…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 06, 2009

Wood-Burning Camp Stove

The StoveTec GreenFire is a simple wood-burning camp stove created by an organization that regularly deals with humanitarian efforts from rural Asia to slums in…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 06, 2009

100 sign-ups Promo

The first 100 people to sign up today for our Choose-Your-Adventure Sweepstakes will be entered into a separate drawing for a surprise gear grab bag…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 04, 2009

Choose-Your-Adventure Sweepstakes, part II

Today, GearJunkie.com launched the second iteration of its Choose-Your-Adventure Sweepstakes, where one lucky winner and a guest will win an all-expenses-paid adventure vacation this autumn…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 04, 2009

Outdoors Caps

This spring and summer, I have been wearing and testing three unique hats for outdoors activities, including a wool cycling cap, a headband-adjustable model, and…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 03, 2009

Gear Junkie Gear Shop Open for Business

We’re open for business! GearJunkie.com now has a Gear Shop, launched officially this morning at www.gearjunkie.com/store. . .

Written by Stephen Regenold July 31, 2009

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