Ever been beaten by a 12-year-old? If you go against these two whitewater prodigies the chances are good you will come up second best.

New this spring, balance-bike company Strider unveils a model made for bigger kids and for "young riders ready to venture off trail or perform tricks and stunts."

This winter, the editor of GearJunkie put his kids to task trying out new outerwear, mitts, boots, and miscellaneous cold-weather gear. Snow forts, skis, sleds, and icicle sword fights were involved in the test.

"It's in the books. The kid and team summit with all fingers and toes." Those were the brief words this past weekend transmitted from Antarctica to the world telling the success of a 15-year-old kid, Jordan Romero, who has now climbed the world's fabled Seven Summits.

Chill out and watch the sun go down with your family or four of your BFFs. Those are just two of the possible scenarios the El Grande 5 offers, as this is a "couch" made for use in the great outdoors!

GearJunkie correspondents are walking the long and gear-cluttered aisles in Las Vegas today, where the annual Interbike International Expo has just kicked off. Here's a peek at new bikes and some stand-out cycling products on display in the trade show hall.

Electric mountain bikes, snow tires, kid seats, and "energy clothing" touted to reflect infrared rays are among the must-see items in GearJunkie's Interbike scoop. Did we mention the rear-mount bike rack that you can "surf" atop. . . .

Vibram has announced a line of "lifestyle" models for spring 2012, including FiveFingers shoes made for daily wear and two small toe-shoe models for kids.

Our writer, a new dad, tests a stroller made for jogging and outdoors activities in everyday life. With large wheels, knobby tread and a suspension system, the stroller proves overkill (in a good way!) for most any kid-transporting task.

Quality, kid-size backpacking and camping gear from Deuter makes it easier to get the little ones outdoors. Our writer and his two sons, ages seven and 10, give the gear a test.