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From full-strength mini carabiners to a “rip-stop merino wool” backpack, this year’s Outdoor Retailer trade show revealed an impressive lineup of new product innovations. This…

Whether you’re crossing a glacier or just biking to the grocery store, the right pair of sunglasses can protect your eyes. This review covers Costa…

The Loaded Dervish is a longboard cambered from tip to tail and with wheels completely visible when standing on the deck. It looks different –…

A full day on the mountain means goggles on your face for hours at a stretch, so they have to be comfortable. The Rogue delivers…

E.C.O. (Environmentally Conscious Optics) is the initiative of surfer and environmental activist Rob Machado, and his old-school style is instantly evident in the Experience glasses.…

Adventure Medical Kits’ new first-aid product line is made for international travelers, including one kit dubbed as “the cheapest life insurance policy you’ll ever buy”.…

The original Indo Board comes with a roller so you swivel back and forth. That device was beyond my realm. But this model, which has…

Studded snow tires have long been a staple in my home state of Utah. In other places, where you go off to the mountains once…

Products as seen by the Gear Junkie at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2009: New REI shell jackets and pants. . .

The Gear Junkie crew is back from Salt Lake City and the Outdoor Retailer trade show. Here’s our lineup of news, product peeks, and observations…

Products as seen by the Gear Junkie at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2009: EverLite EL9 Solar Clip Light. . .

Products as seen by the Gear Junkie at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2009: Patagonia Nano Puff Pullover. . .

Products as seen by the Gear Junkie at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2009: Timex Expedition WS4. . .

Products as seen by the Gear Junkie at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, January 22 – 24, 2009. . . S.O.L. Survival Water Bottle — Survive…

Products as seen by the Gear Junkie at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, January 22 – 24, 2009. . . Bridgedale Control Fit Ski Socks —…

Products as seen by the Gear Junkie at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, January 22 – 24, 2009. . . GoLite Sky Lite Fastpacker boots —…

Products as seen by the Gear Junkie at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, January 22 – 24, 2009. . . Loki Mountain Hoodie — Loki LLC…

Products as seen by the Gear Junkie at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, January 22 – 24, 2009. . . Cloudveil Koven Plus Down — Using…

Products as seen by the Gear Junkie at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, January 22 – 24, 2009. . . Wigwam Mountain Air — Spun with…

Products as seen by the Gear Junkie at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2009: Mountain Hardwear Refugium Trifecta jacket. . .

Products as seen by the Gear Junkie at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, January 22 – 24, 2009. . . Leki AERGON Grip — A rounded…

Products as seen by the Gear Junkie at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, January 22 – 24, 2009. . . GU Chomps Performance Energy Chews —…

In this fourth and final report from the OR trade show floor, we cover a Swiss Army Knife backpack, a vest with a built in…

In his third report, Gear Junkie correspondent Pat Petschel writes on new products from the show floor at Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City. .…

Gear Junkie correspondent Pat Petschel reports on new products from the show floor at the Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City. . .