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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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Winter Car Kit: Carry This Gear for Cold-Weather Driving

January 3, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

No matter the destination, every winter driver needs to be prepared if something goes wrong. These are the winter car essentials to carry in your winter driving safety kit.

Cabins to Campsites: America's 10 Best Hipcamps

Cabins to Campsites: America’s 10 Best Hipcamps

January 3, 2020 | By Sean McCoy

Looking for a place to pitch a tent or maybe a more luxurious glamping option? Hipcamp offers outdoorsy places to stay across America, and these are the best right now.

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Honnold, Tesla, Stritzke: Top-Read Stories of 2019

December 30, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

From climbing’s night at the Oscars to a bizarre product launch that swept up the world, 2019 was a year of remarkable benchmarks in the outdoors. These are some of the most noteworthy and well-read articles from GearJunkie in 2019.

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Knife Junkie? This Is the Tool You’ve Been Longing For

December 23, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

If you’re a fan of knives, you need to tighten some odd-size Torx screws from time to time. The Work Sharp Micro Sharpener is the tool you’ve been wanting all along.

Algae, Trees, Castor Beans: Reebok Debuts Plant-Based Performance Shoe

Algae, Trees, Castor Beans: Reebok Debuts Plant-Based Performance Shoe

December 20, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

With an eye toward sustainable manufacturing, Reebok will launch its first plant-based sports shoe in fall 2020.

Gear Junkie Gear of the Year 2019

GearJunkie ‘Gear of the Year’ 2019

December 19, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

It’s the end of 2019, and, as is our annual tradition, it’s time to look back at the best gear we tested this year. Of the hundreds of products GearJunkie staff and contributors reviewed, these items stood out as some of the best outdoor gear products of 2019.

Pro Tip: Don't Bake Your Bear Spray

Pro Tip: Don’t Bake Your Bear Spray

December 12, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

Bear spray is powerful enough stuff to stop a charging grizzly. So you may want to reconsider heating it in your oven.

BCA 'Tracker S' Avalanche Beacon Review: First Look

BCA ‘Tracker S’ Avalanche Beacon Review: First Look

December 9, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

The BCA Tracker series of avalanche beacons set a high bar in snow safety. The brand’s latest offering, the Tracker S, gives you its best performance at a great price.

Insanity on 2 Wheels: Fabio Wibmer's 'Urban Freeride' Is Next-Level Biking

Insanity on 2 Wheels: Fabio Wibmer’s ‘Urban Freeride’ Is Next-Level Biking

December 4, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

Sit up, click play, and enjoy the most intense 8 minutes of urban mountain biking we’ve ever seen.

Which Swiss Army Knife? Expert's 5 Top Victorinox Choices

Which Swiss Army Knife? Expert’s 5 Top Victorinox Choices

November 26, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

Whether giving a knife as a gift or getting a handy EDC tool for yourself, the venerable Swiss Army Knives should be high on your list. Here are five top choices from experts at Blade HQ.

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Which Side of the Force? Columbia’s Newest Star Wars Jackets Let You Choose

November 25, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

Columbia’s Challenger Jackets honor the light side of the Force — or the dark!

This 'Adventure Journal' Belongs in Your Backpack

This ‘Adventure Journal’ Belongs in Your Backpack

November 22, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

Our friends at Adventure Journal just launched a very cool pocket journal for your daily adventures. It has some extra features that make it a worthy tool in the field.

This 'Multitool' Is Unlike Any We've Seen Before

This ‘Multitool’ Is Unlike Any We’ve Seen Before

November 21, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

Sure, you’ve got pliers, scissors, and God knows how many drivers. But can your Leatherman cut a cigar?

'That Was Gnarly': Watch Angel Collinson Fall 1,000 Feet Down Alaskan Mountain

‘That Was Gnarly’: Watch Angel Collinson Fall 1,000 Feet Down Alaskan Mountain

November 21, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

Even for the best in the world, big-mountain skiing is dangerous. Thankfully, Angel Collinson lived to tell this tale.

Ride Along With Lael Wilcox on the Tour Divide

Ride Along With Lael Wilcox on the Tour Divide

November 20, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

The Tour Divide is the grandest North American mountain bike race. And in 2019, Lael Wilcox aimed to win it all. 

Backcountry Skiing: Gear You Need to Get Started

Backcountry Skiing: Gear You Need to Get Started

November 20, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

Want to get started in backcountry skiing? This is a rundown of all the backcountry ski gear you need.

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Flash Sale: This Great Kizer EDC Pocket Knife Is $150 Off

November 20, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

The Kizer Feist is an awesome pocket knife. And today only, you can get this slick little EDC blade for a fraction of its retail price.

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‘Laser Fused’ Down Jacket: Mammut Makes the World’s First

November 20, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

Just announced this week, the Swiss brand Mammut fuses the seams of its latest puffy jacket with lasers. And that, it claims, means big changes for the end user.

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2-Hour Marathon Pace: Watch Us Try (and Fail) to Run It

November 19, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

We put our editors to the test at a sub-2-hour marathon pace to see how an average person stacks up to the world’s best. This is the sub-2-hour marathon challenge!

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Weber Launches Its First Wood Pellet Grill

November 18, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

It’s the largest grill manufacturer in the world. But with today’s announcement, Weber will enter the booming pellet-grill market for the first time.

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Rare ‘Mega Moose’ to Drifting Ice Danger: Adventure News This Week

November 18, 2019 | 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.

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Mending Fences: Backcountry Partners With Backcountry Babes

November 18, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

Backcountry will partner with another of its former trademark targets in a step to make amends with small businesses, consumers, and the outdoor industry at large.

Wool-Insulated Cooler Offers 'Fully Recyclable' Option

Wool-Insulated Cooler Offers ‘Fully Recyclable’ Option

November 14, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

The Wooly Mammoth Cooler claims to be the world’s first completely recyclable cooler.

First Look: Sweet Protection Ascender Helmet to Climb Snow or Rock, Ski Down

First Look: Sweet Protection Ascender Helmet to Climb Snow or Rock, Ski Down

November 12, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

Certified for both downhill skiing and mountaineering, the Sweet Protection Ascender is an all-around helmet for those who earn their turns.

YETI Series V Stainless Cooler

First of Its Kind: YETI Launches Vacuum-Insulated Cooler

November 11, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

Stainless steel, double-wall vacuum insulation sets YETI’s newest cooler apart as the first of its kind. And yes, it comes with a mind-bending price tag.

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Your Brain Is Gear: 21 Questions With Andrew Skurka

November 11, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

Andrew Skurka is something of a god in the world of ultralight backpacking and long-distance solo treks. He visited GearJunkie to answer some of our most burning questions.

Gear Fail: The Fi Collar Broke, My Dog Got Loose

Gear Fail: The Fi Collar Broke, My Dog Got Loose

November 6, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

My dog snapped the leash attachment ring on her Fi Smart Collar less than 3 months after I got it. So I spoke with Fi to get to the bottom of it.

Ford Drops a Big Ol' Bronco Hint

Ford Drops a Big Ol’ Bronco Hint

November 4, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

Hinting at the upcoming Bronco production model, Ford’s Bronco R race prototype debuted in the desert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rod Hall’s historic Baja 1000 win. And it has us drooling.

Stories From the Hunt: Living With Time to Kill

Stories From the Hunt: Living With Time to Kill

November 4, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

Deer hunting is often an exercise in patience. And with time comes an opportunity for reflection.

Gert Boyle

Columbia Chairwoman Gert Boyle, ‘One Tough Mother,’ Passes Away at 95

November 3, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

The outdoor apparel industry lost an icon on Sunday morning. Gert Boyle, known for her gritty presence as ‘one tough mother’ in Columbia commercials, died today at age 95.

Marker Duke PT

Marker Launches ‘Duke PT’ Touring Binding With Alpine-Style Downhill Toe

November 1, 2019 | By Sean McCoy

Ski binding manufacturer Marker today announced the Duke PT, a welterweight ski touring binding meant to tackle big mountains. It will give consumers an option to consider versus the Salomon SHIFT, which disrupted the industry last year.

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