RMU Tailgate Locker Review: MTB & Gear Hauler on the Go
Bicycles, tools, beers, even a shower — RMU’s first tailgate pad packs more functions than mountain bikers will expect.
Leatherman FREE Pocket Knife: Magnetic ‘K Series’ First Look
Rounding out Leatherman’s revolutionary FREE Series of magnetic multitools, the K-Series offers a new spin on the trusty pocket knife.
How Decathlon Will Disrupt the U.S. Outdoor Gear Industry (and Why We May Not Let It)
The world’s largest sporting goods retailer has remained largely unknown to U.S. consumers, but that will soon change. I toured Decathlon Sports headquarters in France for a peek at why — and how — this mega-discount chain could alter Americans’ outdoor buying habits.
Back in Business: Ibex Merino Reboots Operations
After shuttering operations in 2018, Ibex — the famed merino brand — will relaunch this month.
Sub-2-Hour Marathon! Eliud Kipchoge Etches Name in History
The world’s first sub-2-hour marathon ever now belongs to Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge.
Editors’ Take: Behind This Week’s Biggest Headlines
Each week, GearJunkie editors dive into the most provocative headlines of the week. Go beyond the stories and hear our take on what’s making news.
Patagonia Now Guarantees Every Shell Uses Recycled Material, Fair Trade Sewing
Calling it a ‘first in the industry,’ Patagonia announced that every one of its waterproof shells, from lifestyle to alpine, now has recycled face fabrics and Fair Trade Certified sewing.
Sleeping Bags Are Not ‘Bear Soft Tacos,’ They’re Burritos, NPS Says
In an effort to educate park visitors on bear safety, the National Park Service acknowledged the elephant in the room: Bears *can* eat you.
Normcore Goes Hardcore: Adidas Revamps Iconic Stan Smith Tennie With GTX
The basic white leather sneaker that put adidas on the tennis shoe map beefs up for winter with GORE-TEX tech. But … why?
Zwift, UCI Announce 1st ‘Virtual Cycling’ World Championships
In agreeing to sanction the first esports championship, UCI — the world’s governing body for cycling — acknowledged it needs to ‘remain relevant to all audiences.’
Adrian Ballinger Will Never Go Back to K2: Here’s Why
‘Not a chance. It’s just too dangerous … I just can’t take that risk,’ said Adrian Ballinger on climbing K2 a second time.
Mont Blanc Glacier Poised to Collapse, Italy Evacuates Area
Experts monitoring the 512-square-mile Planpincieux glacier warned an 8.8-million-cubic-foot block could collapse over a popular hiking area without warning.
Crankworx: Why You Need to Check Out the ‘Disneyland of Mountain Biking’
The yearly event known as Crankworx is a 10-day celebration of all things mountain biking at the world’s largest bike park — Whistler, British Columbia. Learn why Crankworx is special, what you need to do there, and how you should do it.
Bob Ross Skis: Shred ‘Happy Little Trees’ With Limited-Edition Design
Tease out your hairdo, put on your biggest smile, and act fast — there are only 450 pairs of these happy little skis available.
Will ‘Akuna’ Robinson Becomes 1st African-American Man to Hike Triple Crown
Two-and-a-half years after his first step on the Pacific Crest Trail, Will ‘Akuna’ Robinson reached the northern terminus of the Continental Divide Trail. And in doing so, he became the first black man to thru-hike the big three.
Eurobike Awards 2019: Exciting Cycling Gear From Europe’s Biggest Bike Show
Eurobike, the largest cycling industry trade show in Europe, kicks off today. And as the veil lifts on wild new tech for the future of cycling, judges at the show already awarded some of the most exciting new bicycle products for 2019 and 2020. Read their statements here. Explore the grid or click through to see the 2019 Eurobike Awards.
How to Grow an Epic Beard? 21 Questions With The Real Hiking Viking
One of thru-hiking’s most iconic and irreverent personalities, Tom ‘Jabba’ Gathman — aka The Real Hiking Viking — swung by the GearJunkie studio to sit in the hot seat. And we learned more than we ever could have imagined.
E-Bikes in National Parks: NPS Unveils New Rules for Greater Access
The new policy treats e-bikes like traditional bikes and aims to provide greater access, reduce environmental impact, and ‘expand the option of bicycling to more people.’
Kayaker ‘Chased’ by Giant 360-Pound Alligator
‘I just paddled and paddled, it came within probably 5 feet of the back of my kayak like up on a plane surging,’ the kayaker said.
Porn Fights Plastic Pollution? ‘Dirtiest’ Film Ever Aims to Clean Ocean
The battle against plastic pollution just got a new, powerful, unexpected ally with ‘global reach spanning all demographics.’ Pornhub.
CO Couple Fights Off Bear in Kitchen ‘Boxing Match’
A 71-year-old man and his wife had to fend off the bear with fists and a baseball bat after it entered their home.
Anonymous Bike Advocate Trolls Local Government With Passive-Aggressive Trail Signs
After Jefferson County Open Space officials posted signs asking bikers to exercise caution, a vigilante trail user posted more etiquette signs — for everyone. And it was glorious.
LEM MotivAir ‘Inside-Out’ Helmet Review: Light, Cool, and Sleek
LEM leaps onto the American cycling scene with the MotivAir cycling helmet. With its ‘exo shell’ and 23 vents, the Italian brand offers up one of the lightest and most ventilated skull buckets we’ve tried.
Little Girl’s ‘Apology’ Note for Taking Rock From National Park Will Brighten Your Day
Need a smile? Young Karina’s note to park rangers at Great Smoky Mountains National Park will do the trick.
Outdoor Retailer Cancels November Winter Market, Combines With Snow Show
Acknowledging ‘sentiment has shifted and the outdoor and snow communities would prefer to gather at a single show,’ Outdoor Retailer and the Outdoor Industry Association canceled November’s Winter Market and combined it with January’s Snow Show.
Grizzly, Black Bear Behavior Spurs Closures, Rule Changes at Glacier National Park
Black bears shaking tents and grizzlies acting ‘frustrated and disturbed by human presence’ forced park rangers to restrict certain activities within the park.
Lightest Insulated Water Bottle: Hydro Flask Launches Titanium ‘Ultralight’ Trail Series
Coffee-loving hikers take note: Hydro Flask has the ‘lightest weight vacuum-insulated bottle currently on the market.’
Vollebak Unveils Trippy, Color-Shifting Waterproof Layer
Lasers and more than 2 billion ‘disruptively-structured microscopic glass spheres’ come together to make a wind- and waterproof shell unlike any we’ve ever seen.
Domino’s Pizza Announces E-Bike Delivery in US
The world’s largest pizza chain will roll out e-bike delivery in states across the country following a successful pilot test.
Reduce Brain Slosh, Increase Safety: New ‘Collar’ Makes Bold Claims
Already making its way into popular high school contact sports, the Q Collar purports to make the brain safer within the wearer’s skull. And it has obvious implications for the cycling world.
Attention Skiers: Take Colorado’s ‘SnowStang’ Bus to Beat Traffic
In an effort to ease the dreaded I-70 congestion, the Colorado Department of Transportation will test out a dedicated bus service to select ski areas on some of the busiest days.