Stephen Regenold, Author at GearJunkie

Patagonia Launches ‘Hose-Down’ Industrial Apparel to Fight Off Mud, Grime, Blood

Known for its outdoor recreation products, this spring Patagonia adds hefty waterproof apparel to its workwear line. The Hose-Down jacket and bibs aim to protect…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 02, 2019

Modular Camper: SylvanSport VAST Made for Families With Gear

A new kind of camper is coming to town. Soon, you will be able to haul gear, sleep, and cook dinner — indoors or out…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 30, 2019

Hate Styrofoam Coolers? Igloo Launches First Biodegradable Alternative

Igloo launched a pulp-based cooler this month. Its sturdy build, $10 price tag, and biodegradable nature could disrupt the one-time-use market currently dominated by EPS…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 25, 2019

Dream Job: Keeper of Split Rock Lighthouse

The Minnesota Historical Society will soon seek applicants for a job so rare it hasn’t opened up in decades: keeper of Split Rock Lighthouse.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 24, 2019

Best Laundry Detergent for Activewear and Exercise Clothing?

‘Workout clothing materials have evolved in recent years, but most laundry detergents have not.’

Written by Stephen Regenold April 09, 2019

The North Face FUTURELIGHT Review: Future of Outerwear

Is FUTURELIGHT really the future of jackets? Or is it just more marketing fluff in a space already too worn with qualitative claims and mediocre…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 04, 2019

Full-Custom Chacos: PrintShop Lets You Design Your Own Sandal

Chaco launched a made-in-the-USA sandal customizer called MyChacos this week. We traveled to the brand’s Michigan factory to learn more.

Written by Stephen Regenold February 28, 2019

Hydro Flask Launches ‘Thermo-Regulating’ Hydration Backpack

Hydro Flask today introduces its first hydration backpack. Known for its double-wall water bottles, this spring the Bend, Ore., brand, will jump into hose-equipped backpacks.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 16, 2019

The Last Reindeer Riders: Expedition to the Tsaatan of the Taiga

Only around 44 families of the Tsaatan tribe remain living along the Mongolian-Russian border. I traveled there to learn more about their culture.

Written by Erik Cooper December 20, 2018

Sleep in a Portaledge: LOGE’s Outdoorsy Hostel Expands Across US

Now expanding across the U.S., LOGE builds for-outdoors ‘camps’ dedicated to the active traveler. With hostel pricing and equipment access built in, the new brand…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 02, 2018

From Hats to Shirts: Headsweats Launches Performance Tees

Headsweats has long dominated in the made-for-sports hat category. After a recent acquisition, the brand moves aggressively into tech shirts.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 19, 2018

Russian Brand Releases ‘Tesla’ Solar iPhone X

The just-released iPhone X Tesla by Caviar has a solar panel on back for always-on charging and a Tesla-like logo for brand association.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 20, 2018

REI’s Biggest Sale of the Year Starts Today

Save money and get the best gear in the outdoors industry? You should be stoked for the Anniversary Sale.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 18, 2018

Land Rover Builds a Phone Fit for the Outdoors

The vehicle brand has a phone offering new this spring. And like its famous trucks the phone is made to handle rugged terrain outdoors.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 18, 2018

New Industry Ethos? Icebreaker Goes Fully ‘Transparent’

The New Zealand merino company punts with a new kind of report, open to the public, and revealing almost everything about its corporate inner-workings.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 25, 2018

Big Ice: Angela VanWiemeersch on Iconic First Female Ascent

Angela VanWiemeersch’s first female ascent of ‘HMR,’ a massive ice climb above Lake Superior, was burly. Her second ascent of the remote, vertical flow was…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 02, 2018

Sasha DiGiulian Swings Axes on Michigan Ice

She climbs 5.14 rock but wanted a baptism on ice. In a two-week session Red Bull caught on film, a friend stepped up to help…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 19, 2018

Target Nods to ‘The North’ with Outdoors-Inspired Collab

The big-box chain partnered with Askov Finlayson to release products, back a regional movement for renaming part of the Midwest, and offer a winter-activity grant…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 26, 2017

Stretch Puffy: Mountain Hardwear DS Hooded Review

Stretch it! A new construction method adds stretch and makes this 2017/18 Mountain Hardwear jacket unlike anything on the market.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 12, 2017

First Look: Under Armour’s 2018 HOVR Running Shoes

Under Armour this week took the curtains off a running shoe project in the works for more than two years. Meet HOVR.

Written by Stephen Regenold November 17, 2017

APEX Awards Reveal 2017/18 Outerwear Trends

From breathable insulation to high-loft fleece, the annual APEX Awards recognize innovation in the category of apparel and outerwear, each designed with fabrics and materials…

Written by Sponsored Post November 14, 2017

Best Kid Bike Ever? Strider 14x Adds (and Removes) Pedals

Add-on pedals and refined ergonomics make a new children’s bike from Strider stand out. Our preschool-age tester gives his first-look review.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 16, 2017

Genius or Insanity? DIY Bicycle ‘Kit’ a Strange Urban Ride

Front-wheel drive, figure-eight chain, and handlebars by your butt, Bell Cycles makes one of the weirdest—and most reasonably priced—bikes we’ve ever seen. One caveat: You…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 29, 2017

Low-Profile Lid: ‘Hyban’ Bike Helmet Review

Looking to avoid the ‘dome’ look? Our quest for passable aesthetics in the category of the bike helmet continues with ABUS.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 19, 2017

Review: Pour Water In, ‘Evaporative’ Hat Cools Your Head

As heat-regulating headwear goes, the Chill-Its Dry Evaporative Cooling Hat from Ergodyne is an original take.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 06, 2017

Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody Review: First Look

Patagonia calls it the ‘lightest, most packable insulated jacket the company has ever created.’

Written by Stephen Regenold September 06, 2017

Future Of Surf? We Ride NLand’s On-Demand Ocean

Perfect surfable waves every 2 minutes, all day long… that is the reality at NLand, a one-of-a-kind venue outside of Austin, Texas.

Written by Sponsored Post August 30, 2017

Midwest Family Roadtrip: 4 Kid-Friendly Outdoor Destinations

Join the founder of GearJunkie on a meandering mid-continent summer road trip to four adventurous destinations a modest drive from most Midwestern homes.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 29, 2017

Durable-Waterproof: Hyperlite ‘Dyneema’ Jacket Weighs 5 Oz.

Made in the USA of an exotic, super-tough material hybrid, Hyperlite Mountain Gear’s ‘The Shell’ jacket promises to turn heads.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 28, 2017

‘Ghost Whisperer’ Puffy Inspires Sleeping Bag Of Same Name

Airy down insulation and uber-thin face fabric made the Ghost Whisperer among the most popular of all ‘puffy’ jackets in recent years. For 2018 Mountain…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 03, 2017

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