Stephen Regenold, Author at GearJunkie

Mountain Highways, Chutes, Demo Day: ‘Road To OR’

Steep slopes and fresh snow greeted the ‘Road To OR’ crew at the final stop on the tour, the All Mountain Demo event at Solitude…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 08, 2016

Mount Elbert: Colorado Highpoint On ‘Road To OR’

After two days on the road, GearJunkie heads up Colorado’s highest peak, Mount Elbert, in the heart of winter.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 06, 2016

Flat Expanses, Highpoints, Jackalopes: ‘Road To OR’

The plan was to absorb the experience that is the Great American Road Trip, with truckstops, freeways and winding backroads, great flat expanses, and mounted…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 04, 2016

GearJunkie Crew Begins Epic Winter Trip, The ‘Road To OR’

The Outdoor Retailer trade show is a mecca for gear junkies and outdoors enthusiasts. This winter, we’re loading up and hitting the road to test…

Written by Staff Post December 28, 2015

Thumb-Less Warmth: Veyo Simplifies Mittens For Kids

Dexterity comes second to warmth for small children playing in snow. A new thumb-less handwear concept from Veyo offers a simple covering from the cold.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 28, 2015

Minnesota: Land Of 10,000 Adventures

From ice climbing to kayaking, a new video by Explore Minnesota highlights the adventure mecca that is the North Star State.

Written by Staff Post December 22, 2015

Pitch This Tent Indoors To Stay Warm This Winter

For those who REALLY scrimp on the thermostat, this ‘indoors tent’ adds a degree of warmth in your bed, inside your house.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 15, 2015

Breathable Hype: The North Face HyperAir GTX

Can a new type of Gore-Tex fabric revolutionize shell jackets? We test the HyperAir GTX Jacket from The North Face to find out.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 14, 2015

Drone Patrol: Rogue Aerial Vehicles Chased, Caught In Nets

To put the kibosh on illegal drone operation, the city of Tokyo has equipped some of its flyers with a net. A controller can fly…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 14, 2015

4,000 Rescues: SPOT Device Hits Milestone

SPOT devices are an integral part of the current day outdoors landscape, initiating nearly two rescues a day, according to the company.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 11, 2015

Arc’teryx Drops Into Ski Market With Boot, Air Bag

Known for its jackets and climbing gear, this week Arc’teryx takes a leap further into the backcountry category with an avalanche backpack and a ski…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 08, 2015

Extreme Test: Gear For AR World Championships

Nothing punishes gear like adventure racing, and this race is the pinnacle event of the year. This is the gear that excelled over seven rough…

Written by Chelsey Magness December 08, 2015

Keychain Carabiner Made Of Zinc Is Artsy EDC

This not-for-climbing carabiner is made of a unique material, a Zinc alloy metal with a shiny black face.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 07, 2015

Can ‘Permanent Beading’ Revolutionize Outerwear?

A more waterproof jacket, lighter weight, and no more “wetting out”… a crop of new jackets and a new membrane technology this month from Gore…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 04, 2015

Massive Scavenger Hunt Launches In Minnesota Today

Checkpoint MN launches today, and it includes more than $40,000 in prizes and 10 checkpoints scattered at iconic destinations around the state.

Written by Staff Post December 03, 2015

900 Lumens: Fenix Headlamp Packs Bright Beam Into Small Package

Tough, waterproof, and bright, the HL55 headlamp by Fenix is a workhorse of a light.

Written by Stephen Regenold November 30, 2015

Swimming With Crocodiles: AR World Series In Brazil

Thirty-two teams converged to trek, paddle, bike, and navigate a 700KM course. After days out there, a group of teams refused to go on –…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 30, 2015

Riding ‘Mongol Derby,’ The Longest Horse Race On The Planet

Ride semi-wild horses 1,000 km through the wilds of Mongolia in a race that will test even the strongest of athletes. Our correspondent was there…

Written by Erik Cooper November 25, 2015

Camera Kit: Dakine ‘Reload’ Backpack Review

Battle-hardened shooters looking to carry a ‘run and gun’ camera setup into the wilds should consider the Reload from Dakine.

Written by Joshua Van Patter November 23, 2015

Watch: Loop Video Of Insane Alaska ‘Crack’ Ski Descent

We wrote about Cody Townsend’s incredible ski line last year, the narrow and steep “Crack” chute. Now you can watch it over and over again…

Written by Staff Post November 23, 2015

Natural Grains: Watch Canoe Harvest Of Minnesota Wild Rice

Get in the canoe to nab an inside look at the harvesting of Minnesota Wild Rice.

Written by Staff Post November 20, 2015

First Look: Vibram Wrap-On ‘Winter Furoshiki’ Footwear

No laces, no tongue, a shearling wool interior, and an innovative wrap-on design… the Winter Furoshiki footwear from Vibram stands out as perhaps the most…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 19, 2015

Moosejaw Experts Pick Top Holiday Gear For 2015

Moosejaw is a top source for outdoors gear. We polled the company’s gear experts to distill a list of ready-to-gift gear items this holiday season.

Written by Staff Post November 18, 2015

Titanium Bike Lock: Ultra-Light ‘TiGr Mini’ Review

The new titanium TiGr Mini bike lock weighs less than a pound and will deter thieves. We put it to the test against a hacksaw…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 16, 2015

Extra Cush All-Terrain: Hoka ‘Tor’ Boot Reviewed

These ‘fat tire boots’ are big and cushioned, but they still roll fast. We review the Hoka Tor Ultra hiking boots.

Written by Stephen Regenold November 09, 2015

The Pickup Truck Of Bikes: Yuba Spicy Curry

This electric-assist ‘cargo bike’ can haul as much as you can fit in the trunk of a small car.

Written by Hurl Everstone November 09, 2015

Tragic Pasts, Forbidden Peaks Explored In ‘Miguel’s Paramo’ Film

‘Miguel’s Paramo’ is a short film that investigates the unique nexus where Colombia’s recent and calamitous past and the current influx of adventure travel activities…

Written by Staff Post November 05, 2015