TheGearJunkie.com has launched a new weekly gear giveaway contest. Sign up at http://thegearjunkie.com/giveaway to be entered into a weekly drawing for prizes the likes of a half-year supply of Clif bars, Tech4O’s TraiLeader Watch, a pfd from Kokatat, the Thule Echelon Bike Mount, a Kelty Light Year XP 0º sleeping bag, and much more. Here’s a quick list of the items up for grabs:

• Half-Year supply of Clif bars
• Tech4O TraiLeader Watch
• Kokatat Ronin PFD
• Thule Echelon Bike Mount
• Kelty Light Year XP 0º sleeping bag

Visit www.thegearjunkie.com/giveaway to enter the contest.

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Socks you say? Socks?!? Well, what may be one of the most overlooked pieces of gear for most people happens to be one of the most important pieces of equipment you’ll put on before hitting the trail. A good pair of socks could mean the difference between misery and comfort. I admit that I’m a sock lover. I won’t wear just any socks and right now my favorite pair of socks are the Lorpen Coolmax Light Shorty Socks.

These socks are just the right thickness with just the right supportive cross-stitched fabric to keep a snug grip on my tootsies. I prefer a thinner sock in all my activities from skiing, trail running, mountain biking and jogging. It gives me a better feel and keeps my hot, sweaty feet as cool as possible. I’ve been impressed with the Lorpen X.B.T.F. Multisport Coolmax Light Shorty Socks. you can’t go wrong putting these on before your next adventure.

MSRP: $8.95 per pair
Buy Now: Buy Lorpen Coolmax Light Shorty Socks from Backcountry.com

Posted in: mountain biking , outdoors , road biking , running , trail running

Suunto is truly in a class of its own when it comes to outdoor training watches. Honestly, nobody else can compare with the usability and functionality of a Suunto product. I’ve used altimeter watches from many other brands (Casio, Origo, Highgear, Timex, Polar, Avocet…) and, every time I use another brand, I compare it to the last Suunto I owned. I’ve had several watches pass through my testing grounds over the past 5 years. Heck, I even used to sell Highgear, Timex and Polar altimeter watches. Even then, I still work my Suunto because it just plain worked.

The Suunto Observer model has been around for several years, but for 2007, Suunto has added a couple different styles to the Observer lineup. The new Observer SR is one of those new models. I wanted to scale down the size of my watch and bring in an extra bit of sophistocation at the same time. I can’t handle a full metal wristband, but I wanted something with a bit smaller form-factor and that would look just as good on the trails as it does in church on Sunday. Enter the all-new Observer SR for 2007.

Look for a full review of the Observer SR on www.FeedTheHabit.com.

Here are a handful of the great features of the Suunto Observer SR:

• Altitude Range: -500 ft. to 29,500 ft. accurate to 3 ft. (in case you want to go from the Dead Sea to the top of Mt. Everest in a day)
• Logbook with one-touch view of current logbook
• Compass
• Thermometer
• Barometer
• Chronograph
• Dual time
• Stealthy black face

MSRP: $349.00
Buy One: Visit Moosejaw.com to purchase an Suunto Observer SR

Posted in: outdoors

We’ve recently experienced 100% growth in the size of our family with the birth of our second… a happy and healthy baby boy. With that, our BOB Revolution Jogging Stroller is now obsolete (except for early morning jogs with only one kid). BOB happens to make the best strollers on the market with many features not found on other strollers–like a pivoting front wheel. It seems silly that not many jogging strollers offer that, but once you have it, nothing else will do.

BOB packs the Revolution Duallie Jogging Stroller with tons of features:

• Pivoting front wheel
• Dual shock absorbers for a smooth ride
• Available infant car seat adapter
• Easily-folded design
• Pockets galore
• Dual reclining, adjustable seats

MSRP: $529.00
BUY NOW: Get it today from Moosejaw.com

Posted in: kids products , outdoors , running

Gearminer has long been the home of shopping for the best prices for outdoor gear. Well, I thought it was about time to start posting about the latest and greatest gear we see coming to market. So, look for the coolest outdoor gear coming your way soon.

Posted in: outdoors