Travel Gear Blog News 07/08/2010

Field report from Patagonia gear testing trip to Matanuska Peak in Alaska this June 2010.

Ethan from Gear Patrol reviews the snazzy looking Saddleback Leather iPad Sleeve.

Just this month, the Australian budget airline Jetstar Airways was named the first to offer iPads as their inflight entertainment. Ron Callari examines how the iPad is being used for travel-related purposes.

The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), a trade group representing over 4,000 manufacturers, retailers, distributors and adventure companies, recently joined the business coalition BICEP — Business for Innovative Climate & Energy Policy

Great tips for safe computing during your travels.

Traveling with children? Excellent products for keeping kids entertained on the road.

Matador is looking for photos of usable, lightweight travel gear that was purchased at dollar stores for a photo essay on Dollar Store Travel Gear.

New study finds that sports bars and gels are just as effective as sports drinks at delivering carbohydrates to your body during exercise.

Sweet video showcasing teenage girls ripping on snowboards.

Win the Gerber Octane multi-tool during the Gear Junkie sponsored "Treasure Hunt" event on July 11th in Roanoke, VA.