Title: Editor In Chief
Email: adam@gearjunkie.com
Location: Kansas City, MO
I vowed never to work in a cubicle and discovered early on I loved writing and playing outdoors. There are very few professions that satisfy all three of those facets — I’ll be damned if I don’t know how good I have it.
I began working on a sports talk radio show in Minnesota (KFAN) and soon after covered auto racing for an upstart website. When those didn’t pan out, I quite my jobs and bummed around Hawaii and Puerto Rico for a year. When I came back, I decided to write until someone gave me a shot.
My personal interest include Fetch (throwing or chasing), ball sports of all kinds, boxing, farming, auto racing, and any manual trade.
Northwest Arkansas continues to become one of the country’s premier outdoor recreation destinations, now joining the elite ranks of the adventure racing circuit in 2023.
Only 500 of Leatherman’s latest design have been made. And they go on sale today.
In a farewell to Denver, brands convened for an Outdoor Retailer exhibition that felt like the good old days. And the gear did not disappoint.
What the heck is a ‘woobie’ and why is it so damn popular? We tested one to find out.
Only for a limited time, snag this splashy Skeletool and custom sheath from Topo Designs.
Certain Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition owners should park their cars outside until the issue is fixed.
Though it takes aim at a more fleet distance shoe, Allbirds gives rise to a more stable, comfortable line of all-fitness footwear.
Outdoor Retailer show director Marisa Nicholson explains why the show is returning to Utah — despite lingering doubt and unrest among some of the industry’s biggest brands.
Project Kamp aims to build an off-grid community from the ground up — in the most literal way possible.
There’s a lesson here: If your phone falls in an outhouse, leave it.
While they look best under a bike helmet, Tifosi’s Rail rimless sunglasses pack a wallop in terms of value, style, and features.
A familiar player enters the bicycle helmet rotational safety fray with its own proprietary alternative to MIPS. Lazer launches KinetiCore.
It ain’t all perfect landings and clean lines.
After Outdoor Retailer announced a return to Utah, Patagonia stood firm on its boycott promise unless promises are made to preserve public lands.
Shopping for some summer footwear? You could BOGO your way into the classic grandaddy of SUVs.
Spring forward, fall back no more! If passed, the Sunshine Protection Act would permanently freeze clocks in daylight saving time, offering more light at the end of the day throughout winter.
Consumers reported second-degree burns from lights that were accidentally turned on and overheated.
On the heels of its first purpose-built running shoe, the Dasher, Allbirds makes marked improvements to woo more serious runners into its casual-looking kicks.
Barkley Marathons results: Once again, Lazarus and his dastardly race defeated all comers despite a formidable field of running ringers.
First came YETI coolers, then backpack coolers, then magnetic coolers, and, finally, YETI magnetic backpack coolers. Meet the Hopper M20 Backpack.
Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship, the Endurance, sank in the Antarctic seas in 1915, leading to one of the most harrowing tales of human survival in history. This week, the wreck was finally found.
Forget long johns and lined wind pants. If the mercury drops and the wind is howling, log your miles in Reebok’s Thermowarm+Graphene pants and leave winter in your dust.
Leatherman’s Innovation Garage just released its first limited-edition multitool. And it’s a blast from the brand’s drawing board past.
The belt-bound, multipocket Ainsworth sheath and nylon Tool Pouch join the Leatherman ranks to help organize everyday carry essentials.
Rivian showcased all the various drive modes built into the Rivian R1T Electric Pickup to address all the skeptics out there.
In what we can only assume is further evidence the end is nigh, Chinese engineers have ‘perfected’ a six-legged robot and will unleash its terror on the world at the Winter Olympics.
For the first time, Brompton brings titanium into the heart of its frames with its ‘T Line’ of bikes.
Patagonia’s Alpine Downlab Crew doubles down on ultra-lightweight layering. But is the world ready for a puffy shirt? We tested it to find out.
Cannondale built the latest Synapse to be faster, smoother, and safer for riders of virtually any level.
Load and secure your bike without sacrificing any cargo space. Our expert breaks down Rivian’s tailgate bike rack.
Judges sifted through more than 20,000 images this year to award Nature Talks’ annual Nature Photographer of the Year.
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