Stephen Regenold, Author at GearJunkie

First Look: Saucony RAZOR ICE+ Winter Running Shoes

Are you a winter runner? We test a new gaiter-equipped, ground-gripping shoe that Saucony touts can ‘make ice obsolete.’

Written by Stephen Regenold November 21, 2016

Lezyne Pressure Drive: The Best Little Bike Pump We’ve Tested

Hand-pumps are essential for cyclists. But which is the best? We’ve found a favorite with the Lezyne Pressure Drive.

Written by Stephen Regenold November 07, 2016

First Look: All-City ‘Pony Express’ Bike

Classic details, a stout frame, and an appetite for pavement or dirt, All City’s Pony Express is a unique urban ride.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 31, 2016

SOL Bivvy Review: Emergency Night’s Sleep

Packing light or preparing for emergencies, these bivvy sacks make a convenient go-anywhere sleeper.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 27, 2016

Review: Tasc ‘Bamboo-Based’ T-Shirt For The Outdoors

In a market with a million T-shirts, a New Orleans brand offers something different.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 25, 2016

Riding NYC: Three Days In America’s New ‘Bike City’

A map, a bike messenger, and a goal: see the City That Never Sleeps gripping handlebars on crowded streets. Our editor earned a new perspective…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 18, 2016

Book Review: ‘Let My People Go Surfing’ (2016)

The revised seminal book, ‘Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman,’ is an inside look at the outdoor business and Patagonia…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 11, 2016

Tested: Bike Light Creates ‘Laser Lanes’ On Dark Streets

The Sentinel 40 is a rechargeable bike taillight with a unique twist for added safety.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 04, 2016

Interbike: Trade Show Unveils Future Bike Gear

The future of bike gear takes center stage at the Interbike trade show in Las Vegas. We hit the halls to find the most exciting…

Written by Hurl Everstone September 28, 2016

Eddie Bauer Goes ‘Retro-Technical’ With Originals Line

Eddie Bauer re-releases some historical jackets with modernized materials this week in a nod toward the founder’s first designs.

Written by Paul Vincent September 27, 2016

Origami Boat: Oru Folding Kayak Review

The Oru Kayak is a ‘real boat’ that fits in a backpack. We put it to the test in Minnesota lakes for this review.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 27, 2016

Family Hauler: Minivan Modified For Kids, Bikes & Gear

Our editor modified a family minivan for ultimate gear-hauling capacity, including six bikes, four kids, two parents, a dog, and camping gear on top.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 12, 2016

First Look: Iconic Opinel Knife Gets Survival Upgrade

A classic French brand pivots this month with a survival knife design. We took it into the woods for a first test.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 05, 2016

Analog Atlas Still Relevant? Garmin Makes Company-Wide Decision

This road trip essential will survive the age of screens.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 01, 2016

Trucker Hat Outdoors? Headsweats Builds ‘Performance’ Option

A curved bill, a mesh back, and a tall fabric front — the trucker hat is an unlikely trend in the outdoors.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 30, 2016

Climbing (and Filming) ‘Into The Crater’ On Mount St. Helens

The challenge: Climb a major Pacific Northwest peak (in this case a volcano) and capture it on film, including a look into the crater on…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 29, 2016

Highpointing: Climb To The Top Of 50 States

Highpointing, as this state-by-state, summit-seeking pursuit is called, has garnered a following of more than 10,000 people.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 25, 2016

Complex Knit: First Look At Polartec Delta ‘Cooling’ Fabric

Sweat is the body’s “radiator,” and this evaporative cooling process makes hiking, running, and biking possible even on the hottest of days. What if your…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 09, 2016

Rock Climbing North Dakota? Great Plains Get Guide

Pancake-flat for most of its expanse, and blessed with rich earth and waving grains, North Dakota is the antithesis of alpine.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 29, 2016

Volcano Grill Review: A Versatile Outdoor Cooker

Barbecue, fry, smoke, griddle, and bake… this volcano-shape grill is an adaptable option for culinary types in the outdoors.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 27, 2016

You Can Run In Scott Jurek’s Shoes (Literally)

Want to capture a little Scott Jurek magic on your next run? Each pair of commemorative Brooks Jurek Cascadia shoes contains a little bit of…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 18, 2016

First Look: YETI ‘Hopper Flip’ Soft Cooler Review

YETI gets square and moves ahead in the soft-cooler category with its Hopper Flip 12, a zip-shut cube that’s leak-proof and can purportedly keep ice…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 12, 2016

Organizational Freak: Rugged Red Oxx Roll-Up Duffel

The ‘Big Bull’ bag is a pocket-adorned duffel built for situations as varied as TSA airport checkpoints, overlanding, and archeology field work.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 05, 2016

Map & Compass: How To Navigate And Orienteer

Ditch the GPS and learn how to use a map and compass from the experts – orienteers.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 05, 2016

Stitched In America: Reviewing North St. Bags’ Pack Line

With no-frills design, the line of backpacks, duffels, and bike panniers from North St. Bags appear to be from another era.

Written by Stephen Regenold June 29, 2016

Review: OR ‘ActiveIce’ Hat Fends Off Sunburn

Spending some time in the sun? The ActiveIce Cap from Outdoor Research as a neck flap will leave your head ensconced in a shadow.

Written by Stephen Regenold June 27, 2016

Going ‘Cosmic’ On Mont Blanc

An immense and iconic ridge on Mont Blanc, the ascent of the Arete des Cosmiques route in Chamonix, France, is requisite for mountaineers ticking off…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 23, 2016