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Tal-ee Roberts

United States

Editor and Executive Editor at Gear Institute

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  • 1 month ago | gearinstitute.com | Tal-ee Roberts

    We’ve got news! FeedSpot just ranked Gear Institute at #4 on its “70 Best Outdoor Gear Blogs & Websites of 2025” list—placing us alongside the most trusted voices in the industry. This recognition reflects the hard work of our veteran testers and, most importantly, the support of our readers who rely on our honest, field‑driven reviews.

  • 2 months ago | gearinstitute.com | Ralph Mroz |Tal-ee Roberts

    There are times when a day pack that’s larger than you normally need is handy. You may need to carry more than usual to accommodate the expected weather; you may want to carry some of a companion’s or a child’s gear; you may need to bring along more water than usual; maybe you have to carry supplies for your dogs. I’ve had the Gregory Citro 24 (liter) day pack for a few years now, and I’ve been very pleased with it.

  • 2 months ago | gearinstitute.com | Tal-ee Roberts

    Peak Design has been making some of the best bags and camera accessories for the past fifteen years.  And in keeping with their founding, they’ve had some of the most successful Kickstarter campaigns I’ve ever seen.  Their new Roller Pro bag, which launched on Kickstarter on March 4th, is on track to be their most successful campaign of all time having reached their $100K goal in one minute — and surpassing $1 million in an hour.  Currently the campaign sits just under $7.3 million pledged.

  • Feb 20, 2025 | gearinstitute.com | Tal-ee Roberts

    Blizzard has redesigned its Zero G collection of touring skis, incorporating new waist widths, construction materials, and a revised sidecut and radius structure. The updated lineup includes 88mm and 96mm models, alongside the return of the 105mm model with a graphic update but no structural changes. A new women’s-specific collection has also been introduced, developed through Blizzard’s Women2Women project.

  • Feb 11, 2025 | gearinstitute.com | Tal-ee Roberts

    Switchback Spring, a business and education gathering for the outdoor industry, has released its initial list of confirmed exhibitors for the inaugural, standalone, event. The event is scheduled for June 16–18, 2025, in Nashville, TN, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. The confirmed exhibitors include a mix of established brands—such as The North Face, Arc’Teryx, and Darn Tough—and emerging names like Heat-it, Ignik Outdoors, and Artilect.

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