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Stephen Regenold

Riverboarding

Just off Interstate Highway 70 in eastern Utah, in the steep topography north of its namesake town, the snaking Green River cuts a deep gorge…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 12, 2006

Ispo show highlights

As one of the world’s largest outdoors and fitness-sports exhibitions, Ispo brings together a diverse group of international companies to provide a peek at worldwide…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 02, 2006

‘Performance’ Flip-Flops

The proverbial flip-flop sandal just barely passes for a shoe. It offers little support and no toe protection. It’s made to be worn casually, for…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 21, 2006

New knives! (Buck Sirus; Wenger Evolution S)

Indeed, Buck markets the Sirus ($93) and its other assisted-opening knives to campers, hunters and hikers, touting quick access to the blade as well as…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 17, 2006

Energy bars, the quantitative view

This week I’m taking the opposite tack on the selfsame subject, relaying pure information and straight objectivity on the five types of energy bars I…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 15, 2006

Primal Quest gear, part III: Water sports

Down-river transit during the Primal Quest adventure race will be accomplished in two ways: In a traditional tandem kayak as well as on a not-so-traditional…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 14, 2006

Primal Quest gear, part II: Biking

To prepare for a long haul, I’ve outfitted my mountain bike with lights, bags and components that will — hopefully — get me through the…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 14, 2006

Primal Quest gear, part I: Trekking

Say a prayer for the Gear Junkie. By the time many of you read this, I will be off into the wild yonder of the…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 14, 2006

Best Energy bars

My current obsession with adventure racing has me eating a lot of energy bars. Out in the woods, running and biking and bushwhacking for hours…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 14, 2006

Adventure bikes – Surly Pugsley, Evingson Cycle Voyageur

Essentially beefed-up mountain bikes with massive tires, adventure bikes have been manufactured by custom shops since the late 1990s. Surly Bikes, a company based in…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 14, 2006

Gregory Mountain Products, Traction series

New this year, the Traction series, which includes five products geared toward students, travelers and businesspeople, is in the catalog alongside packs made to withstand…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 13, 2006

Kid carrier backpacks – REI Piggyback, Kelty Tour

Our baby daughter turns one-year-old next month, and in the ongoing challenge to keep active with the little one backpack child carriers have been a…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 13, 2006

Thule Load & Go gear organizers

Load & Go products range in price from $15 to $75 and break down into three categories. The Go Packs, which are the Load &…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 13, 2006

Review: Co-Motion Streaker Single Speed Bike

An hour into a long bike ride last week, I had an epiphany. Though I’d ridden through the city, on streets and sidewalks, and then…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 13, 2006

Bic Yakka Review – Fold-In-Half Kayak

The company’s Yakka kayaks, which include three models, are nearly identical boats with rigid plastic hulls and inflatable sidewalls. For storing and transporting the Yakka…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 13, 2006

Minimalist tents — Nemo, Mandatory Gear, Big Sky Intl.

Newtonian physics and fussy things like the inherent mass of matter may one day stymie the progress of lightweight tent design. But until then, a…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 12, 2006

The Adventure Eating Diet

Over the years, traipsing around the globe, a pack on my back and a map in my hand, I’ve honed the art of something I…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 12, 2006

Summertime kid gear – Outdoor Gear for Kids

Forget video games. Turn off the TV. It’s summertime, and kids need to be outside under the blue sky running wild. Here are a few…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 01, 2006

Sea to Summit waterproof gear bags

In 1990, an Australian named Tim Macartney-Snape took a swim in India’s Bay of Bengal, and then he shouldered a backpack to start a long…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 31, 2006

Aquapac – waterproof gear containers

In total, Aquapac makes 40 products, with designs to accommodate cell phones, GPS devices, MP3 players, radios and PDAs. The polymer cases are flexible like…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 02, 2006

National Geographic Maps, TOPO! State Series

National Geographic Maps employs 60 full-time cartographers to produce publication supplements, atlases, globes, recreational maps and maps used for the society’s video and television productions.…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 06, 2006

Winter camping equipment — sleep gear – Exped, Mandatory Gear, Outdoor Research Lighthaven

Few outdoor pursuits draw such strong reaction as winter camping. The idea of laying down in the snow, closing your eyes and going to sleep…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 02, 2006

Outdoor Retailer trade show Winter Market 2006, gear highlights

The Outdoor Retailer trade show is a twice-annual gathering of product designers, salespeople, retail buyers, athletes and other forms of outdoors cognoscenti. The Gear Junkie…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 02, 2006

Best Merino Wool Base Layers

Just a couple years back, it was hard to find quality winter-weather base layers made of anything but polypropylene. But the tide has turned, and…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 31, 2006

Cold-weather cycling jackets

Wintertime bike riding is not for the meek. Numb hands, slippery sidewalks and unplowed trails, windburn, road spray and endless dark evenings can make even…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 31, 2006

Ice climbing equipment

The obscure, some would say insane, sport of climbing frozen waterfalls is not so obscure anymore. At least according to a new report compiled by…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 31, 2005

Cold weather and Winter Cycling Apparel

Keeping toes warm and legs dry is a continual challenge for wintertime bike enthusiasts. Road spray on your seat, numb ankles exposed to cold wind,…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 31, 2005

Hydracare water bladder cleaning kits

You know it’s time to clean your hydration bladder when: A) Live algae has sprouted in a crease; B) Water that goes in pure comes…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 25, 2005

Seattle Sports Company CrossBreed Dry Pack 1500

The rubbery roll-top dry bags popularized by river rafters and whitewater kayakers several years ago are gaining favor with hikers, hunters, backpackers and adventure racers.…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 25, 2005

Davis Instruments Knot-a-Bag

The humble plastic bag is an indispensable item for anyone who spends time in the outdoors. Whether stowing food for an overnight backpacking trip, transporting…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 25, 2005