The Gear Junkies

Burton TWC Puffaluffagus Insulated Jacket

Jake — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:41:27 +0000

Pick up a Burton Puffaluffagus jacket for short money – only $66 to be exact – for a limited time from Department of Goods. With SIG fit (baggy without letting snow up your backside), excellent wicking and a “media” pocket for your trailside board meetings, you can’t go wrong for a kickass snowboarding jacket. Oh, and did we mention it ships free?

at Department of Goods [via Dealnews]

North Face Sale at BackCountry.com

Jake — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:23:45 +0000

Don’t look now but you can save up to 40% on winter gear from The North Face right now at BackCountry.com. Some of my favorites include the Diaz for men and the ladies’ Catalyst, when it comes to jackets. You can check out the full sale at BackCountry’s site and be warned – you can find some good deals but overall it’s still pretty spendy.

Play ‘em out, Sarcastic Willy Wonka–

Add 4-Wheel Drive to Your Sneakers

Chief Junkie — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:50:38 +0000

I’m tired of slipping on my ass every time I take out the trash. Our parking lot up here in Big Sky is kept about as smooth as a skating rink. So you can only imagine that my eyes lit up when I saw these Ice Trekkers Diamond Grip Traction System. Or as I call them — shoe crampons.

Or maybe you’re the type of person that just puts studded snow tires on your car. Then you’ll want to check out the ICEtrekkers Spikes. If anybody has used these yet, drop us a review below.

Get Your Coffee Fix on the Trail

Chief Junkie — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:54:42 +0000

I usually travel with a group that not only needs coffee to function, but may result in bodily injury if they don’t their Morning Joe. That’s where this ingenious invention comes into play. The GSI Outdoors Collapsible Java Drip packs down to a mere inch wide so there’s plenty of room in your sack for it. It’s not an ultra light product, but when you’re sipping fresh drip coffee deep in the mountains, you’ll be glad you brought it along.

via Backcountry.com

May the Force be With You On The Slopes

Chief Junkie — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:40:20 +0000

Back in the Good Old Days™, I never even had the option of wearing a helmet, let alone this bitching Star Wars dome piece. Damn you Burton for only making this for children. The Burton Avid Grom R2D2 Helmet retails for $99.95 and will not only protect your head, but ensure awesomeness at the lodge.

Further investigation has not revealed a Darth Vader Helmet. May I humbly suggest adding a polarized visor that doubles as goggles. And for the love of Jabba, please make this is an adult size.

via Burton

High Sierra Envoy Lumbar Pack

Jake — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:56:11 +0000

We’ve never been real “lumbar pack” guys here at The Gear Junkies – we generally think they’re just one step removed from fanny packs. But if you’re into that kind of thing, this one looks like a pretty good one.

In other news, I used to listen to a singer called Robby Roadsteamer, who called his fanny pack the “belt of the gods.” Since your lumbar is slightly higher than your fanny, maybe this belt will make you even more godlike.

Pick up the Envoy at Altrec.com

Just Let Me Put the Tip On: Just the Tip

Jake — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:52:06 +0000

Just the Tip is a product you use to repair your gloves if the fingers rip and there is no duct tape within three counties. Oh, and you’re a goddamn hipster who wants a cute little mustache on the inside of their finger.

Buy Just the Tip at Oneupsportsgear.com [via Skinet]

SteriPEN Adventurer Opti

Jake — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:45:30 +0000

I have a cousin who caught Girardia from drinking out of a stream on a trip to Alaska. After hearing the stories of his struggles over a whole lot of weeks – being basically tethered to a toilet – I’ve been very cautious about making sure my water is sterile. After reading an article on Backpacker about the SteriPEN Adventurer, I have a feeling I’ll be picking one up before my next back country adventure.

According to Backpacker’s research the Adventurer is quicker and lighter than average, doesn’t change the taste of water, and eliminates all micro-organisms you’ll run into in North America. You’ll drop close to a hundred bucks on the thing, but isn’t that better than crapping your brains out for a couple months? I think the answer is yes.

Pick up your SteriPEN at steripen.com.

Atlas Run Snowshoe

Jake — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:38:50 +0000

One of my favorite ways to exercise when I don’t have skis strapped to my feet is running. Problem is, for about five months out of the year snow and winter weather swallow up my sidewalks and running trails. I’ve tried to run in my regular snow shoes, but they’re bulky and uncomfortable, a complete and total pain in the ass.

That’s why I’m eyeing the Atlas Run for my next pair, so I can do some off-roading when there’s two feet of snow out there. They have a springier suspension than your typical snowshoe, wrap under your arch for a snugger fit with a smaller shoe, and some serious traction. Let’s just hope they don’t flip snow up to hit me in the back like the giant-ass pair I’ve got right now.

Pick up the Atlas Run at Backcountry.com

Slacker it Up With The Eno DoubleNest Hammock

Jake — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:26:04 +0000

I’m a car camper from way back – I generally like to have a giant cooler full of beer and a convenience store within reach at all times – but occasionally I like to branch out from the campground. A couple years ago I discovered the magic of hammock camping, and I have to say I’m a big fan of letting myself sway in the wind rather than waking up with a tree root digging into my back.

The Eno DoubleNest looks right up my alley for my rough-sleeping shenanigans – it packs up to the size of a grapefruit, weighs less than a pound and a half, and sleeps two if you don’t mind being part of the double filling of a nylon taco.

Pick up the DoubleNest for less than $65 at REI.