Stephen Regenold, Author at GearJunkie

First Time Since 1974, Nobody Will Stand Atop Mount Everest

This year, 2015, will be the first in 41 years that no human has stood on the summit of Mount Everest.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 29, 2015

Bike As Tour Bus: Musician Circumnavigates Lake Superior

This summer, singer/poet Ben Weaver geared up and biked around the world’s largest lake, a guitar and banjo in tow

Written by Mike Vanderscheuren September 28, 2015

LED Light Strand: ‘Luminoodle’ New Kind Of Camp Lantern

A strand of silicone-encased LEDs, this simple product is bright enough to light up a tent or a picnic table for camp cooking at night.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 28, 2015

The North Face: ‘Top Secret’ Outerwear Project Unveiled

Next month, a kit of clothing and outerwear made for climbing comes to market as The North Face’s 2015 Summit Series collection.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 25, 2015

Everest: The Movie Reviewed

‘Everest,’ the major motion picture, is the Hollywood dramatization of the 1996 disaster on the world’s tallest peak.

Written by Alex Kurt September 24, 2015

‘Hoverboard’ Flies Over Ground, But Does Not Float

The Hoverboard is touted as a superior solution in an emerging category of powered boards that “float” over the ground.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 23, 2015

Salomon Running TV – ‘To The Sea’ Episode

Pro ultrarunner Ryan Sandes is best known for going fast and long through the mountains. But his connection to the ocean and surfing also runs…

Written by Alex Kurt September 22, 2015

Salomon/GearJunkie ‘CityTrail’ Race 2015

The Salomon/GearJunkie ‘CITYTRAIL’ Race challenged runners with hidden clues and navigational feats.

Written by Staff Post September 22, 2015

Wind Energy: Portable ‘Trinity’ Turbine Power Station

Free energy from the wind is captured and converted to electricity with these portable turbines.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 22, 2015

Trident Underwater ‘Drone’ Records Video, Dives Deep

The original prototype of this unit was made to explore a cave in Northern California with rumors of lost treasure.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 22, 2015

‘Artisanal Firewood’ For $1,000

Smoke & Flame is a Vancouver artisanal firewood company selling bundles of kindling for $1,000.

Written by Staff Post September 22, 2015

‘Future Bike’ Gear: Best Products From Interbike 2015

A look at the future of bike gear comes each year at Interbike, an industry trade show that brings buyers, designers, athletes, and journalists together…

Written by Hurl Everstone September 21, 2015

The ‘Orange Screw’ Is Ultimate Tent Stake

Sold as the ‘ultimate ground anchor,’ the Orange Screw can hold hundreds of pounds when threaded deep into dirt.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 15, 2015

‘Bike City USA’ And Its Quirky Riders

Our video crew spent time in Minneapolis this summer to capture the spirit of local cyclists in a new video, “How I Roll.”

Written by Staff Post September 11, 2015

Road Trip: ‘Live Monumental’ Tour With KEEN

This summer, a crew from KEEN began a road trip across the country in an RV with a goal to gather support for protecting public…

Written by Staff Post September 09, 2015

Just Add Salt: PURE Device Purifies Water Chemically

The PURE Electrolytic Water Purifier from Potable Aqua has an electrically-regulated chamber that converts briny water into a microbe-killing solution.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 08, 2015

Free ‘Urban Adventure’ Event: GearJunkie/Salomon CITYTRAIL

As a part of its CITYTRAIL series, Salomon and GearJunkie are hosting a unique running event on Thursday, Sept. 17th.

Written by Staff Post September 04, 2015

Vibram’s ‘Wrap On’ Minimalist Furoshiki Footwear

We reviewed Vibram’s Furoshiki shoes, they are advertised as outsoles that wrap around your foot.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 02, 2015

Arctic Influences, Minnesota Roots: Urban ‘Outdoors’ Shop

A new kind of outdoorsy store, Minnesota-based Askov Finlayson carries apparel, backpacks, and gear packed in an 1,800-square-foot urban space.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 01, 2015

Hotspots and Blisters: Foot Care Tips for the Trail

We at GearJunkie have lived through the carnage of horrendous foot problems on the trail — blisters, chafing, hot spots, and lost nails.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 31, 2015

Ultra Fat: ‘Sand Bike’ Designed For Soft Beaches, Mud

With an obscene front tire, the company touts you can “easily glide over soft beach sand.”

Written by Stephen Regenold August 28, 2015

Maximum Security: Best Locks For Your Bike

High-end and high-security… we review four of the best bike locks available today.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 26, 2015

Rock Climbing Set Him Free… Quitting ‘Cubicle Life’ For Crag

A climber seeks a new life, quits his job, sells his home, and moves north to develop a crag in Minnesota. This is his story.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 26, 2015

Photo Gallery: Beartooth Range, Montana

A climb and hike in the Beartooth Range near Red Lodge, Mont., is documented in this series of photos.

Written by Paul Vincent August 25, 2015

External Backpack Frame ‘Add-On’ Gives Support to Any Load

Add a breathable, supportive external frame to almost any backpack with this to-be-released product.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 24, 2015

Haul Huge Loads: Mystery Ranch ‘Glacier’ Pack 2016

The burly construction of the Mystery Ranch ‘Glacier’ is made for heavy work and is tested hard in Montana for this review.

Written by Paul Vincent August 20, 2015

Camp-Ready ‘Briefcase’ Grill

The Elevate Grill is a luxury-end portable cooker, a $250 gas grill that melds ample cooking real estate with a packable design.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 18, 2015

Columbia Sportswear Hiring ‘Directors Of Toughness’

This is a gear junkie dream job, a six-month contract that involves traveling the world and testing gear.

Written by Staff Post August 17, 2015

Screwdriver MINI: Key-Size Bit

The tool slips onto a keychain or carabiner and provides a driver head and a bottle opener.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 17, 2015

Shiny ‘Metal’ Fabric Tent Reflects Heat

The Siesta 4 tent is made of a waterproof, lightweight, ultra-reflective fly fabric to block the sun.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 14, 2015

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