Activewear

Gore jumps into ‘Compression’ game with Running Shirt

You know Gore from its waterproof-breathable shell jacket fabrics. But the materials behemoth has its own house brands for running and biking, and for this…

Written by Patrick Murphy February 13, 2013

Winter Bike Commuting: Head-to-Toe Gear Breakdown

Who says you can’t bike commute all year ’round? We sought out specialty cold-weather cycling gear to keep us pedaling in the most frigid conditions.…

Written by Patrick Murphy January 16, 2013

Never-Die ‘Capilene’ Top Endures Near 2 Decades of Wear

After almost 17 years of wear, contributor Sean McCoy figured it was time for a small paean to his long-enduring Patagonia Capilene crew top. The…

Written by Sean McCoy July 30, 2012

Stink Test: Never-Washed T-shirt worn for Months

With a special anti-microbial fabric, our writer braved nearly six months of no-washes-allowed use in the Rab MeCo shirt. Here are his results from the…

Written by Sean McCoy July 11, 2012

Magic Material? Clothing Said to ‘Cool Wearer With Sweat’

With requisite bombast, at a press conference this weekend Columbia Sportswear debuted a fabric technology purported to offer “a whole new category of clothing” that…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 09, 2012

UV-Blocking Bike Jersey Eliminates Need for Sunscreen

A desert mountain bike trip provides a venue to test a new UV-blocking jersey during two intense sunny days. A goal to minimize sunscreen use…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 21, 2012

Gloves, Shirt Sold as ‘Sun-Wear’

The harsh sun of tropical places demands clothing that can protect. A new shirt and gloves fight UV rays and yellow sunbeams all the same,…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 05, 2011

Ultimate Summertime T-Shirt?

Quick-wicking, sun protective, and durable in the outdoors, the Eco-Speed-T from RailRiders is among Gear Junkie’s favorite shirts for activity outdoors in hot weather.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 25, 2011

Waterproof Cotton ‘Rain Shirt’

Among the strangest apparel products we have tested all year, this button-up cotton shirt is touted as a performance piece for city biking. Its strange…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 03, 2011

High-Tech Running Clothes: Salomon ‘Sensifit’ Line

You might look like Spiderman all dressed up in the EXO clothing. But any weird looks you get are worth it for the performance gains…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 10, 2011

‘Realfleece’ Wool Apparel

Mention the term “fleece” in an outdoors setting and people think of a synthetic fabric. Icebreaker steps back to the origins of fleece with a…

Written by April 04, 2011

Yak Wool Sweater

The average male yak weighs upwards of 1,000 pounds and produces a fine wool usable in the making of insulating apparel. Khunu USA employs yak…

Written by January 31, 2011

Headphone-Equipped Hoodie

Never leave the house without your earbuds. Rusty’s Wired Series sweatshirts include embedded earphones on the shirts’ drawcords. Machine-washable, to boot!

Written by November 30, 2010

First Ascent ‘Tech Hoodies’

Eddie Bauer First Ascent bridges the elusive hoodie/mid-layer gap with a pair of tech tops. T.C. Worley gives the concept a multi-month test.

Written by T.C. Worley September 30, 2010

TNF Mountain-Biking Shorts

The North Face has a new DH bike short named after one of the coolest downhill races in the world.

Written by June 25, 2010

North Face Convertible Pants

Tried and true, the Paramount convertible pants from The North Face get an upgrade. Steve Hitchcock gave them a multi-month test.

Written by Stephen Regenold June 10, 2010

Review: Ibex Balance Sports Top

A wool-based sports bra? When it’s fine merino wool, even that is possible. Our writer put the Ibex Balance Sports Top through a variety of…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 18, 2010

Topo Ranch Topo T-Shirt

This comfy, non-technical T-shirt with a prairie-dog-with-wings motif has been a Gear Junkie favorite for years.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 01, 2010

Ibex Hooded Indie

Can you say cozy? This hard-to-categorize wool top includes a tight-fitting hood and sleeves with thumb-hole cuffs.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 23, 2009

Axis Gear Orienteering Tights

Axis Gear touts its Atak 2 tights as “the ultimate orienteering pant.” After more than 20 races, Stephen Regenold gives the good and the bad.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 14, 2009

Upcycled: Looptworks Clothing

A new company, Looptworks is manufacturing repurposed clothes made from scraps of fabric discarded at factories around the world. They are designed for urban lifestyles…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 08, 2009

TNF Paramount Convertible Pant

Versatile legs: The North Face Paramount Convertible Pants zip apart to switch to shorts. Steve Hitchcock, a new contributor, puts the pants to the test.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 07, 2009

Billabong Sonic Boom Boardshorts

Surfwear made of recycled plastic bottles. That’s the story with the new Billabong Sonic Boom Boardshorts.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 27, 2009

Mountain Khakis Does Nylon

Designed by a company that knows the true meaning of “durable,” the Mountain Khakis Snake River collection is made of nylon that will dry quickly…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 13, 2009

Opedix Performance Apparel

Can apparel add support to the skeletal structure? Yes, according to Smart Fitness Products, maker of Opedix tops and tights. . .

Written by Stephen Regenold May 14, 2009

Arc’teryx Covert Cardigan

The Covert Cardigan by Arc’teryx, a pricey mid-layer top, is as comfortable as putting on your favorite hoody but without the weight. Plus, it’s not…

Written by GJ Staff January 30, 2009

Gear Review: Atayne POV Tech Shirt

The idea for Atayne, a new sports-apparel company in Arlington, Va., was sparked when red dye from a brand name running shirt unexpectedly bled onto…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 01, 2009

Arc’teryx going Aerobic in ’09

Arc’teryx will release multiple collections of aerobic-oriented apparel and outerwear with its spring 2009 line. This is a sneak peek, from tights and running tops…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 18, 2008

Workout Wear

Preparing for outdoor adventure, be it backpacking, biking or mountain climbing, can require ample time training indoors. Here are a few pieces of apparel –…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 01, 2008

Patagonia Synchilla Marsupial: An “Icon”?

Among the most jaunty and bourgeoisie of gear reviews I wrote this year was a short piece for Travel + Leisure magazine on Patagonia’s Synchilla…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 29, 2007

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