As loyal readers may know, the Gear Geek occasionally pauses on the routine round-ups of the latest and greatest in all things travel and product to highlight a few emerging trends that will resonate ...

Taking weight off your back is a good thing, but not at the expense of comfort, capability or preparedness. Here’s how to ultralight backpack in style. When venturing out into the wilderness on foot, ...

Everyone’s favorite Gear Geek is back! Periphery’s Misha Mansoor is reviving his popular gear-focused column on MetalSucks, and he wants to hear from you; what knowledge would YOU like Misha to share ...

A gear geek's guide to dressing for Oregon life (and sounding cool at the outdoor store) Life in Oregon can be a bit wet. And cold. And, in summer months, sweltering. Having four distinct seasons is ...

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Are you a gamer geek? It’s cool, you can admit to it. Geeks enjoy a certain amount of popularity these days and being a geek or gamer is even considered to be hip. Let out your inner gamer geek with ...