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Solio Magnesium Solar Charger

Throw-away batteries can be a thing of the past on wilderness trips with a device like the Solio.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 27, 2009

JanSport Reclaimed Series Backpacks

Scraps from old backpacks stitched together. That’s what makes a JanSport Reclaimed Series Backpack.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 27, 2009

Loaded Dervish Longboard

A unique longboard from Loaded has its trucks mounted on the top. Plus, it’s eco-friendly and made of bamboo.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 27, 2009

Primus EtaPackLite Stove

Primus promotes the EtaPackLite as a carbon-neutral camp stove.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 27, 2009

Merrell NADA Jackets

“Not Any Dye Applied.” That’s the code for Merrell’s new NADA jacket line.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 27, 2009

Movement Source Ski

The Source is a ski with a wood core originating from certified sustainable forests.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 27, 2009

Patagonia’s R2 wetsuit

Meet Patagonia’s “Greener Neoprene” wetsuit, a surf-friendly suit made by incorporating limestone instead of oil as its base.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 27, 2009

Conservation Alliance raises nearly $30,000 at OR Show

With the help of nearly a dozen outdoors companies at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market show in Salt Lake City, which took place in July,…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 26, 2009

Expedition Sponsorship Planning Book

A new book — “You Want To Go Where?: How to Get Someone to Pay for the Trip of Your Dreams” — explores the behind-the-scenes…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 26, 2009

“The Naturist” Video Series

“The Naturist” — a three-part webisode series produced for Teva — launches today.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 26, 2009

Review: POE’s Biking Bags

Tote tons of gear via pedal power with Pacific Outdoor Equipment’s new line of bike bags. This is the Gear Junkie review.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 25, 2009

Canoe made of Hemp and Corn

Hemp, corn, and fiberglass — these are the ingredients for the Mad River Malecite ECO, a “green” concept canoe made with sustainable resources (but not…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 24, 2009

Hobie Cat Pedal Kayaks

The Hobie Cat i9S is the newest boat in a line of kayaks that can be paddled or pedaled with your feet to move on…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 24, 2009

Primal Quest Underdog Champions

Gear Junkie favorite Team WEDALI takes 5th place at the Primal Quest, probably the biggest upset victors on the course this year!

Written by Stephen Regenold August 21, 2009

Mountainsmith Lariat 65

When one pack isn’t enough to carry, you can haul two with the Mountainsmith Lariat 65, which has a detachable 7.5-liter “summit pack” riding piggyback.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 21, 2009

Karhu Strong Fulcrum Ride

The Karhu Strong Fulcrum Ride offers runners maximum stability and makes it easier to achieve a neutral heel-to-toe gait.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 21, 2009

Sweat-Free: Gregory JetStream LTS suspension

The Gregory JetStream LTS suspension system increases airflow without using a trampoline-style suspension system to help backpackers stay cooler when on the trail.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 21, 2009

SIGG bottles contain BPA

The aluminum water bottles many of us have been using over the past couple years may NOT be free of the chemical BPA after all.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 21, 2009

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

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