Dan Purdy, Author at The Adventure Junkies

While the uninitiated may think we recklessly dive into the water to hunt our prey with nothing but a speargun – and maybe a mask if we feel fancy – we know better! Data, data, data. How deep are we? How long h... Read More...

Best Wrist Dive Computers of 2024

Dan Purdy

Scuba Gear

Every diver knows just how adept your submersible pressure gauge (SPG) and tethered dive computer are at avoiding your hand at just the moment you need them. It’s frustrating! They’re connected to your tank hos... Read More...

Best Grip Trainers of 2024

Dan Purdy

Climbing Training

Every climber knows the feeling that goes along with making that one big move up to the next hold, and it’s just the side of a mere bump in the wall. Barely holding on to that crimp as the gasps and grunts – pu... Read More...

Best 20 Degree Sleeping Bags of 2024

Dan Purdy

Camping, Hiking Gear

The sleeping bag. Your cozy refuge at the end of a long day on the trail. Fluffy and warm, yet packable and lightweight. Perhaps roomy if you like extra space. Or water resistant if the rains are coming. A quic... Read More...

Best Winter Hiking Boots of 2024

Dan Purdy

Outdoor Clothing

Winter hiking is a whole different animal compared to your standard summer hiking adventures. The snow that’s always trying to find a way into the top of your boots. The ice that devilishly waits until you’re t... Read More...

Best Down Vests of 2024

Dan Purdy

Outdoor Clothing

Colder weather is right around the corner, and what does that mean? Down! The superior insulating properties of down are very well documented throughout the adventure community. This, combined with being extrem... Read More...

Best Climbing Pants of 2024

Dan Purdy

Climbing Clothing

When someone mentions climbing, you might think of bouldering, working on a hard project at your local crag, cleaning a route, climbing trad and plugging your own gear, or mountaineering in a harsh alpine envir... Read More...

Best Fleece Jackets of 2024

Dan Purdy

Outdoor Clothing

Almost any outdoor adventure needs a good fleece! They keep you warm, they dry quickly, and they’re a perfect addition to any layering system. However, there seem to be thousands and thousands of options out th... Read More...

Best Climbing Harnesses of 2024

Dan Purdy

Climbing Gear

Ah, the climbing harness. The central colonnade on which any successful and enjoyable climbing adventure is built. There’s no denying that it’s crucial to find the absolute best climbing harness for your climbi... Read More...

Best Climbing Ropes for Beginners of 2024

Dan Purdy

Climbing Gear

Perhaps you’re tired of always needing to go to an indoor gym to climb because you don’t have a rope of your own. Maybe your buddy told you it’s time to stop borrowing his rope and get your own. Whatever the re... Read More...

Best Dive Masks for Large Faces of 2024

Dan Purdy

Scuba Gear

Imagine drifting through the wonderful subsea world, and perhaps thinking of Mr. Limpet as you take in the splendor of the sea life and beauty around you. Suddenly, your forehead hurts from your dive mask press... Read More...

Best Kids Climbing Harnesses of 2024

Dan Purdy

Climbing Gear

We completely understand the call of the crag and wanting to get out there to crush a few routes or hit the gym and work on that project. But a couple mini-yous may need attention. Never fear! We’ve picked out ... Read More...

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