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Sean McCoy

Sean McCoy

Editorial Director Sean McCoy is a life-long outdoorsman who grew up hunting and fishing central Wisconsin forests and lakes. He joined GearJunkie after a 10-year stint as a newspaperman in the Caribbean, where he learned sailing and wooden-boat repair. Based in GearJunkie's Denver office, McCoy is an avid trail runner, camper, hunter, angler, mountain biker, skier, and beer tester.
It's Hard to Argue With Jimmy Chin's Unifying Political Message

It’s Hard to Argue With Jimmy Chin’s Unifying Political Message

September 2, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Jimmy Chin and Protect Our Winters offers an uplifting, unifying political message in a time of bitter divide.

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13 Best Hunting Knives for Any Budget

September 2, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

A hunting knife has a single purpose: processing meat after a kill. We did the research to help you find the best hunting knife for your needs and budget.

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Sleep in the Bed of Your Truck? Try the Hest Dually Mattress

August 31, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

The Hest Dually is an incredibly comfortable mattress that sleeps two and folds in half for travel. Its remarkable comfort and durability are matched by its hefty price tag.

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Hiker Shoots Off-Leash Dog, Climbing Record, and More: Adventure News of the Week

August 31, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

From the inspiring to the tragic, ‘Adventure News of the Week’ presents a wrap-up of top news in the world of exploration and adventure.

Custom Benchmade Bugout: Now You Can Upgrade This 'Dream Knife'

Custom Benchmade Bugout: Now You Can Upgrade This ‘Dream Knife’

August 31, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

The Benchmade Bugout is one of our favorite knives for hiking. It’s light, has great steel, and is a practical size and shape for many uses. And now you can customize it to your specific needs.

Headlamp Unlike Any Other: Petzl IKO CORE First Look

Headlamp Unlike Any Other: Petzl IKO CORE First Look

August 27, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Right on the box, the Petzl IKO CORE claims that it’s ‘like nothing else.’ And in that, we have to agree. We put the Petzl IKO CORE through some early testing for a quick review.

The Best Backpacks for Big-Game Hunting

The Best Backpacks for Big-Game Hunting

August 26, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

We tested and researched the best backpacks for hunting deer, elk, and big game. These top hunting packs shone through.

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Unique Optics: Maven Launches Custom Scopes

August 20, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

No more does your rifle scope have to be just black, gray, and tan. This year, Maven gives shooters a way to customize rifle scopes with unique colors, dials, and turrets.

The Best Shotguns for Hunting at Any Budget

The Best Shotguns for Hunting at Any Budget

August 17, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Need a new shotgun for hunting? Lucky you! Buying a new shotgun can be a lot of fun. And although there are literally thousands to choose from, these are some of the best shotguns for hunting.

RAM 1500 TRX 'Destroys Raptors': 702HP Pickup Aims to Crush Off Road

RAM 1500 TRX ‘Destroys Raptors’: 702HP Pickup Aims to Crush Off Road

August 17, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Today, RAM unveils the TRX. Pronounce that ‘T-Rex,’ like the dinosaur. And if its specs prove to hold true, it will probably eat Ford Raptors for lunch.

The Unexpected Gear of Animal Planet's Forrest Galante

The Unexpected Gear of Animal Planet’s Forrest Galante

August 14, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Forrest Galante, the host of Animal Planet’s ‘Extinct or Alive,’ uses his unique skill set to search for evidence that some animals declared distinct may still be out there. And he also uses a very unique set of gear.

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The Best Hunting Boots for Men in 2020

August 13, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Whether you’re hunting moose in the Yukon or wingshooting pheasants in South Dakota, we’ve done the research and rounded up the best hunting boots of the year.

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Watch: Donnie Vincent’s ‘Winds of Adak’ Is a Modern Hunting Masterpiece

August 11, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Whether you hunt or not, Donnie Vincent’s ‘Winds of Adak’ will tease your sense of adventure and leave you yearning for wild places.

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‘Swiss Army Knife of Binoculars’ Transforms Into Monoculars, Telescope

August 5, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

The Pentax VD 4X20 WP is the world’s first 3-in-1 binocular product. With a few clicks, it goes from binocular to two monoculars or a single ‘telescope’ with 16x magnification.

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Benchmade Hunting Knives Just Got an Upgrade

July 28, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Benchmade just gave its line of fixed-blade hunting knives a facelift. Here’s what hunters can expect from a new Benchmade hunting knife in 2020.

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The Best Men’s Hiking Boots of 2020

July 23, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

If you’re looking for the best men’s hiking boots, look no further. We’ve tested dozens of hiking boots for men from the best hiking boot brands over hundreds of miles to determine which hiking boots are right for you.

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The Best Flashlights of 2021

July 20, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Modern flashlights offer long battery life, powerful LEDs, and excellent color rendering. These are the best flashlights you can buy now.

Work Sharp Whetstone Takes Guesswork Out of an Ancient Craft

Work Sharp Whetstone Takes Guesswork Out of an Ancient Craft

July 16, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

The Work Sharp Whetstone uses integrated angle guides to assist knife sharpeners. We put it to the test.

Airstream Basecamp 20: The Premium Rugged, Small Camper Just Got Bigger

Airstream Basecamp 20: The Premium Rugged, Small Camper Just Got Bigger

July 15, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Airstream introduced the Basecamp back in 2007 and refreshed it with a major redesign in 2016. For 2021, Airstream gives us the Basecamp 20, which is a longer, wider, and taller version to pull with your midsize SUV or small truck.

Ford Bronco 2021: That Was Worth the Wait

Ford Bronco 2021: That Was Worth the Wait

July 13, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Ford has been teasing us with the 2021 Ford Bronco for nearly 2 years. We finally saw it and are already drooling.

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Colorado’s Toughest FKT Sees 2 Records Fall

July 10, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Nolan’s 14 is a 100-plus-mile run over 14 mountains, each over 14,000 feet high. And this week, two runners crushed the speed record over this brutal route.

This Tent Sets Up in 2 Seconds (And Is Also Easy to Take Down)

This Tent Sets Up in 2 Seconds (And Is Also Easy to Take Down)

July 2, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Decathlon has offered its 2-Seconds tent since 2004. Its new version is a complete redesign that aims to make it even easier to set up and break down camp.

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Yeti SB115 Mountain Bike Review: ‘Down-Country’ 29er Slays Ups and Downs

July 1, 2020 | By Berne Broudy

Yeti introduced the SB115 as a strong contender in the new category of down-country bikes. We put the SB115 to the test for this review.

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How to Rent an RV

July 1, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

RV rentals are booming. This is what you need to know to rent an RV.

'Most Advanced Fishing Kayak': World Champ Launches $8,000 Apex Watercraft

‘Most Advanced Fishing Kayak’: World Champ Launches $8,000 Apex Watercraft

June 30, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

With a carbon fiber hull and design that mixes stand-up paddleboards with sit-on-top kayaks, Apex Watercraft gives anglers a new type of fishing vessel.

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Meatcrafter: Benchmade Blade Is Highly Functional Work of Art

June 23, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Benchmade worked with renowned hunter Steven Rinella on a knife for the express purpose of turning wild game into table fare. The Meatcrafter is born!

Solo Stove Leverages 'Engineered Airflow' Into Grill Launch

Solo Stove Leverages ‘Engineered Airflow’ Into Grill Launch

June 19, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

The brand Solo Stove has built a reputation for fire pits that burn efficiently thanks to double-wall designs that create secondary combustion. Now, the brand is diving into the charcoal grill market with the same technology.

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Camping Checklist: Essential Camp Gear to Bring

June 15, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

What should you bring camping? Our camping gear checklist has you covered.

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Lusting for a Tacoma? Your True Love May Be an F-150

June 11, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Everyone wants a Toyota Tacoma (just look at the price of used Tacos)! So I ‘settled’ for a Ford F-150. But I’m never looking back.

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Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario Is Stepping Down

June 10, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Rose Marcario led Patagonia through the ‘most prosperous time in its 47-year history.’ And today she announced she’s stepping down as the company’s president and CEO.

Watch: Vimeo Staff Awarded This Ski Video 'Mountain Film of the Year'

Watch: Vimeo Staff Awarded This Ski Video ‘Mountain Film of the Year’

June 7, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Red Bull’s film Originate follows big-mountain skier Michelle Parker as she tackles some of the steepest, most unforgiving lines of Haines, Alaska.

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