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Adam Ruggiero

Adam Ruggiero

Title: Editor In Chief
Email: adam@gearjunkie.com
Location: Kansas City, MO


 

Expertise

  • Topics of Expertise: Running, Cycling, Bikepacking, Camping, Hiking, Fitness, Nutrition
  • Years in Expertise: 15+
  • Number of Products & Number of Hours Tested: 1,500+ products, 5,000+ hours

Education & Certifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s of Journalism, University of Minnesota
  • Years of Writing: 15+
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  • Previous Publications: City Pages (Minneapolis alt weekly, defunct); TheLoveOfSports.com (defunct)

A Word from Adam Ruggiero

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.


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Bentonville Strikes Again: ‘Expedition Ozark’ Joins Adventure Racing World Series

June 21, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero

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.

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Leatherman ‘Darkside’: Meet the Latest Multitool From the Innovation Garage

June 14, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero

Only 500 of Leatherman’s latest design have been made. And they go on sale today.

Best in Show: Award-Winning Gear From Outdoor Retailer Summer 2022

Best in Show: Award-Winning Gear From Outdoor Retailer Summer 2022

June 13, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero, Sean McCoy, and Mary Murphy

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.

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US-Made, Military-Issue Camp Blanket Gives Jobs to Workers Who Are Blind: Meet the ‘Authentic Woobie’

June 2, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero

What the heck is a ‘woobie’ and why is it so damn popular? We tested one to find out.

Topo Designs Leatherman Skeletool

Leatherman x Topo Designs Collab Produces Candy-Colored ‘Skeletool’

May 31, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero

Only for a limited time, snag this splashy Skeletool and custom sheath from Topo Designs.

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Flames Under Hood Prompt Ford to Recall Thousands of SUVs

May 19, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero

Certain Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition owners should park their cars outside until the issue is fixed.

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Earth-Friendly Fitness Shoe: Allbirds Tree Flyer Review

May 17, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero

Though it takes aim at a more fleet distance shoe, Allbirds gives rise to a more stable, comfortable line of all-fitness footwear.

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Exclusive: Outdoor Retailer Explains Why It’s Returning to Utah

May 3, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero

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

Abandoned Land to Homestead in 1 Year: Watch How It’s Done

May 2, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero

Project Kamp aims to build an off-grid community from the ground up — in the most literal way possible.

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Sh*ttiest Day Ever: Woman Rescued From Outhouse After Falling in Head First

April 25, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero

There’s a lesson here: If your phone falls in an outhouse, leave it.

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Tifosi ‘Rail’ Sunglasses Review: Super Style, Super Price

April 5, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero

While they look best under a bike helmet, Tifosi’s Rail rimless sunglasses pack a wallop in terms of value, style, and features.

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Lazer Debuts Integrated Slip Layer: KinetiCore MTB Helmet First Look

March 30, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero

A familiar player enters the bicycle helmet rotational safety fray with its own proprietary alternative to MIPS. Lazer launches KinetiCore.

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Crash Edit: Faction’s Ski Wipeout Reel Is as Fun as It Sounds

March 24, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero

It ain’t all perfect landings and clean lines.

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Patagonia Issues Statement to Utah: Protect Wild Lands, or We Boycott OR

March 23, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero

After Outdoor Retailer announced a return to Utah, Patagonia stood firm on its boycott promise unless promises are made to preserve public lands.

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Vintage Ford Bronco Giveaway: Enter ‘Hari Mari’ Sweepstakes for This Retro SUV

March 23, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero

Shopping for some summer footwear? You could BOGO your way into the classic grandaddy of SUVs.

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Daylight Savings Forever! Senate Unanimously Passes Bill to End Seasonal Time Changes

March 15, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero

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.

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‘Burn Hazard’: Olight Recalls 200,000 EDC Flashlights for Overheating Defect

March 11, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero

Consumers reported second-degree burns from lights that were accidentally turned on and overheated.

Allbirds Tree Dasher 2.0 running shoe

Allbirds Takes Bigger Strides Into Performance Running Shoes: Dasher 2.0 Review

March 10, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero

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.

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Barkley Wins Again: Nobody Finishes World’s Darkest Ultramarathon

March 10, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero

Barkley Marathons results: Once again, Lazarus and his dastardly race defeated all comers despite a formidable field of running ringers.

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YETI Adds Magnetic Closure to Hopper M20 Backpack: First Look

March 10, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero

First came YETI coolers, then backpack coolers, then magnetic coolers, and, finally, YETI magnetic backpack coolers. Meet the Hopper M20 Backpack.

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Shackleton Shipwreck Found! ‘Endurance’ Located After a Century

March 9, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero

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.

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The Only Pair of Winter Running Pants You Need: Reebok Thermowarm+Graphene Review

March 4, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero

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.

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Mr. Crunch: Leatherman’s First ‘Innovation Garage’ Multitool

February 22, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero

Leatherman’s Innovation Garage just released its first limited-edition multitool. And it’s a blast from the brand’s drawing board past.

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Leatherman Launches ‘Tool Pouch’ & Multipocket Sheath to Lighten Pocket Load

February 8, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero

The belt-bound, multipocket Ainsworth sheath and nylon Tool Pouch join the Leatherman ranks to help organize everyday carry essentials.

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Rivian Rock Crawl to Rally: See All the R1T’s Drive Modes in Action

February 1, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero

Rivian showcased all the various drive modes built into the Rivian R1T Electric Pickup to address all the skeptics out there.

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China to Launch a Robotic Skiing Insect at the Beijing Olympics, Because of Course

January 31, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero

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.

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Folding Titanium Bike: Brompton ‘T Line’ Is Its Lightest Ever

January 19, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero

For the first time, Brompton brings titanium into the heart of its frames with its ‘T Line’ of bikes.

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Puffy Shirt Review: Patagonia UltraAlpine Down Crew, as Light as a Layer Gets

January 18, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero

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.

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Ride With Radar: Cannondale Debuts ‘SmartSense’ on New Synapse Road Bike

January 18, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero

Cannondale built the latest Synapse to be faster, smoother, and safer for riders of virtually any level.

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Rivian Tailgate Bike Rack: Patent Reveals Clever Design for Electric Truck

January 4, 2022 |  By Adam Ruggiero

Load and secure your bike without sacrificing any cargo space. Our expert breaks down Rivian’s tailgate bike rack.

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Enjoy the Best Wildlife Images of 2021: Nature Photographer of the Year Winners Announced

December 24, 2021 |  By Adam Ruggiero

Judges sifted through more than 20,000 images this year to award Nature Talks’ annual Nature Photographer of the Year.

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