Gear Talk Site of the Month: Gearburger.com

If you're like me, you've probably spent countless hours online looking for good gear deals.  Now, Gearburger does the work for you.  It just doesn't get any easier than this.  Select the type of gear you're interested in, and Gearburger will scour dozens of sites like REI, Altrec, Moosejaw, etc. and alert you by email when it's found a deal on what you're interested in.  You can specify which brands you're interested in too so if you're not a fan of a particular brand, you can deselect it.  You can even tell it the minimum discount you want.  So if you're only interested in mega deals, just set your minimum to 75% off, sit back, and wait! No more hearing about an awesome deal from someone on the forums after it's too late!

The site is still relatively new but definitely growing.  I think it is going to turn into something big and if you're an early adopter like me, you will see the potential here.

So instead of checking Steep and Cheap 50 times a day, you might want to give Gearburger a try.  I have no idea what their name means or what the heck that logo is supposed to be, but I think Gearburger is a great idea and is going to soon become a gear addict's best friend.  Oh yeah, did I mention it's free?

Gear Site of the Month - June 2009

This month's winner is simBLISSity.net. With a variety of innovative designs like the UnSlack Pack shoulder pocket and the BubblePakit UL waterproof storage pouch, any ultralighter could very easily find themselves waiting for a new toy to arrive in the mail after visiting this site. I really like the fact that they stick to selling fewer, but more unique products than others. In addition to cool gear, they have a lot of free information on the Grand Enchantment Trail including trip planners, guides, and maps. If you're thinking about doing this 700-mile hike, be sure to stop by this site first. Well done!

Gear Site of the Month - May 2009

I thought it would be fun if once a month I pick out an interesting outdoor gear site and highlight it. This month, I'm featuring ScorpionSurvival.com. They carry all the typical outdoor gear that would make any gear fanatic drool: knives, survival equipment, flashlights, windproof lighters, and more. But they also have a lot of not-so-common items such as this GloToob light which is a great ultralight (2.8 oz.) alternative to a candle lantern. The site is well organized, fun to browse, and the owners are really cool. Oh, did I mention they have offered Gear Talk readers (you) a 10% discount? Just enter the promo code "GEARTALK" at checkout and get a great deal on some good swag. And, please, let us know what neat gadgets you find there!