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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.
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Life Time Launches Free On-Demand Fitness Classes

March 25, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

One of the largest fitness companies in the United States just offered at-home fitness classes. And for now, they’re all free.

The King of Do-All Knives Is Half Price (and Other Amazing Knife Deals)

The King of Do-All Knives Is Half Price (and Other Amazing Knife Deals)

March 24, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

The Spyderco Paramilitary 2 is one of the best hard-use, all-around folding knives on the market. And right now, it’s the flagship of one of the internet’s best knife sales.

The North Face Revamped a '90s Icon With a Modern Twist

The North Face Revamped a ’90s Icon With a Modern Twist

March 24, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

The Mountain Light Jacket was a 1990s icon from The North Face. Now it’s back and better than ever as the 1994 Retro Mountain Light Jacket.

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Winnebago Suspends Production of RVs, Boats

March 23, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Winnebago Industries will shut down its factories in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

National Parks Coronavirus Closures: Icons Lock Gates

National Parks Coronavirus Closures: Icons Lock Gates

March 22, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Two of the most spectacular landscapes in the United States, Rocky Mountain National Park and Yosemite National Park, closed their gates in response to Coronavirus.

'Shelter in Place,' Officials Tell Colorado Mountain Town

‘Shelter in Place,’ Officials Tell Colorado Mountain Town

March 19, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Healthcare workers plan to test everyone in San Miguel County for COVID-19, where residents of the town of Telluride face a shelter-in-place order.

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National Park Service Temporarily Suspends Entrance Fees

March 18, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

U.S. national park services and programs have been drastically cut due to coronavirus. But visits just got a whole lot cheaper.

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13 Rugged Campers to Pull Behind Your F-150

March 17, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Off-road campers and trailers have come a long way in recent years. Hitch one of these behind your pickup and hit the rocky road less traveled.

Building a Home Gym? Amazon Has One-Day Discounts

Building a Home Gym? Amazon Has One-Day Discounts

March 16, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

If you’re like most of the country, your near-term future will include a lot more time at home than usual. And today you can get items to stay fit at a discount.

REI Closes All Stores, Will Pay Employees

REI Closes All Stores, Will Pay Employees

March 16, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Outdoor sporting goods shop REI will close the doors at all its 162 retail stores nationwide.

We Just Tried TNF's Most 'Advanced Mountaineering Kit' Yet

We Just Tried TNF’s Most ‘Advanced Mountaineering Kit’ Yet

March 13, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

The North Face introduced the Advanced Mountaineering Kit at the Outdoor Retailer show last month, and it blew our minds. We got a first look at this pinnacle equipment package on a ski tour near Aspen, Colorado.

This Water Bottle Has a Siren as Loud as an Ambulance

This Water Bottle Has a Siren as Loud as an Ambulance

March 12, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Pull a ripcord, and the Nathan SaferRun Insulated Flask sets off an alarm so loud it could deter potential attackers.

This Is the Most Compact Camper Trailer We've Seen Yet

This Is the Most Compact Camper Trailer We’ve Seen Yet

March 12, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

This compact travel trailer is only about 3 feet long, but it expands to sleep two adults in a 7-foot camper light enough to tow behind any car.

Off-Trail Running Shoes Add Twin Metal Spikes for Grip

Off-Trail Running Shoes Add Twin Metal Spikes for Grip

March 9, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Targeting orienteers and runners who need lots of traction for running through natural environments, inov-8 launches metal Twin-Spike technology in its OROC 270 and OROC ULTRA 290 shoe lineup.

Every Filson Watch Is Half Price: Score a Great Deal!

Every Filson Watch Is Half Price: Score a Great Deal!

March 6, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Filson makes good-looking, rugged watches. If you like the understated elegance of simple field watches and chronographs, don’t miss this sale.

Cooper Tires Discoverer AT3 Review: Sticky When Slick

Cooper Tires Discoverer AT3 Review: Sticky When Slick

February 26, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

For large vehicles that spend lots of time off road, the Cooper Tires Discoverer AT3 XLTs give great all-season traction. And they do so while maintaining good manners on the highway.

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Yvon Chouinard Wanted a Wood Stove, So Patagonia Built One

February 26, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Consumers know Patagonia mostly for high-tech apparel and softgoods. But its latest product announcement is decidedly old-school and named simply the Patagonia Wood Burning Stove.

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Travel Tips From the Pros: ‘Lost in the Wild’ Host Kinga Phillips

February 25, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Travel practice makes perfect. Learn from expert travelers with simple tricks, hacks, and recommendations to make every journey better.

Avalanche Video Has Much to Teach

Avalanche Video Has Much to Teach

February 24, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Two snowmobiles rip up a snowy mountain. And what happens next is quite predictable, as a large slab avalanche breaks free.

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The Best Ski Goggles of 2020

February 20, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Looking for the best ski goggles or a pair of snow goggles for snowmobiling, hiking, or exploring winter storms? We’ve got you covered with the best goggles of 2020.

More Comfortable Lumens: BioLite HeadLamp 200 Review

More Comfortable Lumens: BioLite HeadLamp 200 Review

February 18, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

BioLite gave up some lumens with its new headlamp, the HeadLamp 200, in exchange for a lighting source so light and comfortable you’ll forget you’re wearing it.

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Vail COO Issues Statement on Massive Lift Line

February 12, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Vail went viral this weekend, and not for its epic snow. Instead, a massive, hour-long lift line in the back bowls grabbed headlines. Now, Vail wants to explain.

The Curious Case of Ford's Emoji Cycling Jacket

The Curious Case of Ford’s Emoji Cycling Jacket

February 6, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

As part of its Share The Road campaign, Ford built a concept jacket for cyclists that shares emojis and turn signals with drivers behind them. But the giant question is, why?

This Barrel at Surf Break 'Jaws' Could Win Wave of the Year

This Barrel at Surf Break ‘Jaws’ Could Win Wave of the Year

January 30, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Let’s all take a moment to gawk at this mindblowing tube by Billy Kemper at the surf break called Jaws.

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Future Skis: Outdoor Retailer Snow Show 2020 First Look

January 28, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

These downhill skis, boots, bindings, and accessories will be cutting-edge when they hit the market next year.

How I Stay Fit: Editor-In-Chief Sean McCoy

How I Stay Fit: Editor-In-Chief Sean McCoy

January 27, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

From climbing mountains to running marathons, a job at GearJunkie requires a solid level of fitness. Our ‘How I Stay Fit’ series profiles editors and contributors on our staff for a peek at their fitness habits and idiosyncracies working out and adventuring in the outdoors.

Hunting Knife Reconsidered: Randy Newberg, Gerber Launch Field Dressing Tools

Hunting Knife Reconsidered: Randy Newberg, Gerber Launch Field Dressing Tools

January 22, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Hunters demand a unique set of attributes from their field dressing knives. And now, legendary hunter Randy Newberg has brought his expertise to the design table.

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Pelican Launches ‘Cargo Cases’ for Your Truck, Car, or SUV

January 14, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Pelican has built burly, super-protective cases for cameras, guns, bows, and other fragile equipment for many years. And now it’s launching a line of tough boxes to strap onto your roof rack or throw in the truck bed.

Danny MacAskill Invents Bicycle Gymnastics

Danny MacAskill Invents Bicycle Gymnastics

January 8, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Danny Macaskill’s legend continues to grow. This time, he heads to the gym for a little New Year’s fitness training.

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Lighter, Stronger: Benchmade Bugout Gets an Upgrade

January 8, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

The Benchmade Bugout is light, simple, and perfect for backpacking. And with the introduction of the blacked-out 535BK-2 version, it gets lighter and tougher.

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Weber’s New Grill Tech Tells You When to Flip the Burgers

January 7, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Weber claims its new platform, Weber Connect, will turn any grill into a smart grill.

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