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Video Reveals American-made Boots, Century-old Technique

Wolverine’s American-made “1000 Mile” heritage boot collection utilizes a construction technique that dates back to 1870 to produce high-end footwear that performs, and looks good…

Written by Patrick Murphy February 07, 2013

Yerba Mate Fuels Über-Organic Energy Chews

PROBAR ships its first gummy energy chew product this month. The all-organic, yerba mate-powered chews are different than anything we’ve previously tasted in the category.

Written by Patrick Murphy February 06, 2013

Black Diamond Struts out with Outerwear, Apparel lines

Your ice axes and carabiners can now match your jacket. Black Diamond will soon sell outerwear and clothes. We were there in Utah last month…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 06, 2013

FiveFingers for ‘Tweens’: Youth-size Barefoot Shoes

Vibram FiveFingers shoes let you run the way you did when you were a kid. So, it makes sense that the company is expanding its…

Written by Patrick Murphy February 05, 2013

Breathing tube, venting ‘Gills’ among features on Winter sleeping bag

Made for sleeping outdoors on the coldest of nights, a new bag from Nemo Equipment costs a cool $1,000. For that money you get a…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 04, 2013

First Look: Bear Grylls unveils line of Camping gear

The British survival celebrity makes a comeback to TV this summer and simultaneously stamps his name on a full line of camping gear. Last week,…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 31, 2013

‘Best in Show’ Awards, Part II: Gear for 2013

Our second article on the best new gear seen at Outdoor Retailer last week covers a micro sleeping bag, speedy snowshoes, a “nesting” backpack, and…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 30, 2013

‘Robotic Cameraman’ films Solo adventurers via GPS track

A new device, the SoloShot, comes mounted on a tripod. It uses GPS to track and follow surfers, skiers, and other solo adventurers looking to…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 30, 2013

Hat made of new Cork-based material

Your hat won’t smell like merlot. But a new fabric from Schoeller Textile used in a hat from Tilley Endurables employs cork that could otherwise…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 28, 2013

‘Best in Show’ Awards: Greatest Gear for 2013

A tsunami of gear hit the Outdoor Retailer trade show this week, where to-be-released equipment and apparel sprawled for tens of thousands of square feet.…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 26, 2013

Scenes from ‘OR Show’ 2013

We’re in the midst of the Outdoor Retailer trade show in Utah this week. Here are a few random images we’ve captured so far to…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 26, 2013

Really? ‘Zombie Apocalypse’ backpack Kit

We are unclear about the fascination with the walking dead and the end of the world. Either way, this week there debuts yet another “Zombie…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 25, 2013

First Look: K2 ‘Kwicker’ Split-Board System

Dubbed the “lightest, fastest splitboard system on the planet,” we gave the to-be-released K2 Kwicker Backside System a test this week in the Utah backcountry.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 24, 2013

GearJunkie Road Trip: The Long Way to Outdoor Retailer Trade Show

The Outdoor Retailer trade show gets underway in Salt Lake City this week, and members of the GearJunkie crew are converging on Salt Lake City…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 22, 2013

Mountain Boots to ‘Glowing’ Shoes: Peek at Footwear for 2013

Highlighting tech-heavy shoes, a ski boot, and handmade footwear from Africa, this spread includes 10 to-be-released shoe products coming to stores later this year.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 18, 2013

A look at ‘Future Gear’ from OR Trade Show

The Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City kicks off next week. GearJunkie got a sneak peek at some of the most innovative new products…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 17, 2013

‘Split-Toe’ shoe launched by former CEO of Vibram

Lighter weight than an iPhone, and with a unique split design at the big toe, a new shoe concept from startup Topo Athletics promises to…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 15, 2013

Road Atlas adds Topo lines, details for outdoor adventure

In an age of touchscreens and voice-activated GPS, a good old paper map is still our favorite guide on the road. This year, National Geographic…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 14, 2013

Beast 16 bindings built for ‘hard-charging’ backcountry skiers

Backcountry stalwart Dynafit nudges more into the freeride mainstream with a binding, the Beast 16, aimed at huckers and other “hard-charging” skiers.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 11, 2013

‘Best in Show’ Awards, Part II: Gear for 2013!

Our second article on the best new gear as seen at the Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City last week covers an inflatable…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 07, 2012

‘Best in Show’ Awards: Greatest Gear for 2013!

In Utah over the past five days more than 1,000 brands gathered for the twice-annual Outdoor Retailer trade show. GearJunkie editors and reporters met with…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 05, 2012

More ‘Future Gear’ from Outdoor Retailer Show

Our third report on new gear to be debuted at the OR Show covers a rechargeable headlamp, a messenger bag with a built-in “power station,”…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 01, 2012

Coming to Market 2013. . . Peek at ‘Future Gear’

Our second peek this week on new gear to be unveiled at the OR Show covers a tiny solar array, a lockable camera bag, an…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 27, 2012

Future Gear Extravaganza! 2012 Outdoor Retailer Preview

Thousands of gear companies gather each summer in Salt Lake City for the Outdoor Retailer trade show, which takes place this year August 2 -…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 26, 2012

‘Best in Show’ Awards: Part II of Greatest Gear in 2012

Part II of our “Best in Show” series highlights a stock of award-worthy introductions as seen at last week’s Outdoor Retailer trade show. From goggles…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 25, 2012

‘Best in Show’ Awards: Latest, Greatest Gear for 2012!

Part I of our “Best in Show” awards highlights a spread of cutting edge products as seen at the Outdoor Retailer event this past weekend…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 23, 2012

Gear for 2012: Outdoor Retailer Trade Show

It’s show time! Outdoor Retailer kicks off this week. The GearJunkie editorial crew is en route to the madness today, including more than 1,000 brands…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 18, 2012

‘Best in Show’ Awards: Part II of Greatest Gear for 2012

Welcome to part II of our “Best in Show” gear awards! This stock of innovative outdoors products, culled from the greatest new items on display…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 12, 2011

‘Best in Show’ Awards: Latest and Greatest Gear for 2012!

The twice-annual Outdoor Retailer trade show, held in Salt Lake City, is an exhibition of the best outdoors equipment in the world. The Gear Junkie…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 09, 2011

Gear Junkie Crew Back Home from Utah, OR Show, Mountain Climb

It’s been a big week at GearJunkie. Our crew was out in force at the Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City, where we…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 08, 2011

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