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  • Summer Heat Survival Guide for Mountain Biking

    Summer Heat Survival Guide for Mountain Biking

    To make your mid-to-late-summer riding is as fun (and safe) as it can be, we’ve pulled together a few of our top tips for surviving the sweaty season. 

    TJ Parsons |

  • Plastic Free July

    Plastic Free July

    GT writer TJ Parsons wanted to learn more about plastic free July and what that entailed. Read below for his adventures as he committed to being plastic free for one...

    TJ Parsons |

  • A Quick Guide to Fancy Sport Watches

    A Quick Guide to Fancy Sport Watches

    There are a few good reasons to consider a sport watch—and there are a huge range of features, options, and prices to choose from. You can go as high-end or...

    Beth Lopez |

  • Clear The Air Challenge

    Clear The Air Challenge

    This month in Utah (the home of Geartrade), the TravelWise Clear the Air Challenge is in full swing. No matter your home base, this is a challenge we can all be a...

    Kalie Lovell |

  • GT: July Gear Roundup

    GT: July Gear Roundup

    Summer is in full swing, friends, and we’re savoring every second of it. When we’re not boulder-hopping, quickdraw-clipping, switchback-cruising, summit-cheersing, or marshmallow-roasting, we’re busily at work here at Geartrade getting...

    Beth Lopez |

  • How to Hammock Camp and actually be comfortable 

    How to Hammock Camp and actually be comfortable 

    Everybody likes hammocks. Truly everybody. It’s why light, packable hammocks have continually increased in popularity among outdoorsy folk. And, with the right gear and beta, you can sleep in them....

    Beth Lopez |

  • International Climbing Festival 2022

    International Climbing Festival 2022

    Geartrade is proud to sponsor the International Climbers' Festival. From the signature Limestone Rodeo to clinics focused on transitioning from gym to crag and from sport to trad, this year’s...

    Shopify API |

  • GT: Bike Anatomy 101

    GT: Bike Anatomy 101

    Bikes can seem complicated at times, with lots of different sizes, specs, and standards to keep track of. Whether you’re shopping for deals on UnNew bikes or bike parts, or...

    TJ Parsons |

  • GT: How to Choose a Headlamp

    GT: How to Choose a Headlamp

    Headlamp shopping isn’t as simple as comparing lumens. Brightness is oddly hard to quantify, and there are several other features to consider. Some are important for some sports and less...

    Beth Lopez |

  • Getting UnNew Gear(s) for Your Ride

    Getting UnNew Gear(s) for Your Ride

    When buying used bike parts, details matter. You don't need to be a pro mechanic to buy used gear, but you may need some wrenching skills or the aid of...

    Jackie Baker |

  • Out with the old, in with the summer

    Out with the old, in with the summer

    Snow gear prices are slashed, and summer gear is comin’ in hot. This is really a split-personality season, weather-wise and sports wise. But … around here, we love that.

    Beth Lopez |