The Gear Junkie’s feet are prominently featured in the new issue of Backpacker magazine (Feb. 2007), where Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Dorn dives into a multi-page report…
The Gel-Bot is one of my favorite new products. It’s essentially a water bottle with an integrated gel-dispensing flask. A multi-position valve lets you suck…
In today’s New York Times (Nov. 23, 2006), Stephen Regenold—aka The Gear Junkie—wrote about so-called ‘frontpacks,’ which are packs with mesh pouches, zipper pockets, and…
Built for skiers and snowboarders looking to access the backcountry, the Fall Line pack comes with a Nalgene hydration bladder that’s insulated from freezing.
Randonee ski racing—a European sport of traveling as fast as possible over varying terrain while relying on skiing and mountaineering skills—is heading to Colorado this…
Outdoors/fitness-instrument and sport-watch manufacturer Highgear USA announced a licensing agreement today with consumer giant New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. A new line of New Balance…
Translucent polycarbonate water bottles made by companies like Nalgene and GSI Outdoors used to be the only thing going for hydration in the outdoors. Now…
The big whadoo that is the United States Adventure Racing Association’s National Championships kicks off this Friday, Nov. 3, in Santa Barbara, Calif. (www.usaranationals.com). The…
Two of the world’s original energy drinks have been accompanying me on the adventure circuit as of late. Indeed, the proverbial quick picker-uppers of coffee…
Rolling wheel-equipped luggage, once a leathery genre of the business class, hit the mainstream years ago as airline travelers realized its ease and efficiency. I…
Energy gel and water are the preferred fuels for untold millions of aerobic athletes. Gel provides quick calories. Water hydrates. The two work well together.…
Christian DeBenedetti, a New York-based writer, has set up a new website/charity called the Gear Bank (www.thegearbank.org). Essentially, this is a winter-gear/apparel clothes drive directed…
