Stephen Regenold, Author at GearJunkie

Professional Bike Fitting

Fine tuning a bike to fit a rider’s precise body dimensions — down to millimeter increments — is a regimen often associated with serious road…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 25, 2005

Mora knives

More than 100 years ago, in the rural Swedish village of Ostnor, just outside of the well-known town of Mora, a knifesmith named Erik Frost…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 24, 2005

Inov-8 mountain running shoes

These aren’t trail runners. They aren’t shoes you’d wear for a jog on the street, either. U.K.-based Inoveight Ltd. makes shoes for the oddball sport…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 25, 2005

Ironman wrap-up, or The Gear Junkie gets the flu

To borrow an old line, the best-laid plans of mice and (Iron)men often go awry. Thus was my case with Ironman Wisconsin, an event for…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 24, 2005

Ironman Swim

In mid-September, the Gear Junkie is signed up to compete in Ironman Wisconsin, a full-scale Ironman triathlon event that includes a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 24, 2005

Jetboil Review – Personal Cooking System

The Jetboil Personal Cooking System (PCS) has been called a total rethink of the traditional camp stove. The all-in-one $80 product, which debuted two years…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 24, 2005

Outdoor Research Zealot jacket

For warm summer rains, the Zealot will feel clammy. And for the coldest winter days, the thin shell may feel a bit paltry, no matter…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 24, 2005

The Thumb Compass Review

The thumb compass is a funny little esoteric piece of gear that’s slowly earned my respect over the past few months. I was first introduced…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 23, 2005

Sandals Summer Review – Keen, Chaco

There are myths and hearsay in backpacking circles of hardy trekkers who go days and weeks on the trail in only a pair of sandals.…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 31, 2005

ProBar Energy Bar Review

Art Eggertsen worked as a congressional lobbyist representing nutrition-education interests before switching to a career in energy foods. As founder of ProBar LLC, a small…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 25, 2005

Ironman Run

The final leg of an Ironman triathlon — a painful 26.2-mile marathon run — is undoubtedly the most loathsome and horrific portion of the race.…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 24, 2005

Johnson Outdoors, boat review roundup

Johnson Outdoors Inc. is a recreational conglomerate that oversees such well-known water sports brands as Old Town, Ocean Kayak, Carlisle, Escape, Extrasport and Necky. Over…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 23, 2005

Ironman Bike section

The second leg of an Ironman triathlon is a grueling bike segment that stretches on and on for 112 miles. Top-end cycling equipment is a…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 23, 2005

Car Camping Tents (Kelty, Paha Que, Hilleberg)

A small tent really has no place at the common drive-up campsite. For car camping, you want a cavernous, feature-full, stand-up-and-stretch-out nylon lodge with pockets,…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 03, 2005

Ex Officio Buzz Off clothing

I have a friend who has suffered the ill effects of Lyme disease. It’s a long, horrible and draining sickness that I would not wish…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 23, 2005

Brunton SolarRoll Review

Brunton’s SolarRoll products are flexible plastic sheets with embedded solar paneling made for powering electronic equipment deep in the wilderness. The rolls weigh less than…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 23, 2005

Adventure racing shoes (Salomon, Nike, Adidas, Montrail)

A typical adventure race includes steep uphill climbs, river crossings, long treks off trail and miles upon miles of fast running on gravel roads and…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 03, 2005

Best Luxury Camping Accoutrements

Poking at coals and roasting marshmallows — requisite campfire idleness and tomfoolery — are as integral to the outdoors experience as any epic hike in…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 03, 2005

Backpacking, Adventure Racing & Orienteering Map Tools – UTM, Silva Distance Gauge

As I prepare for a long season of backpacking, orienteering, adventure racing and general outdoors exploration, maps are on my mind. They’re also sprawled out…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 06, 2005

Water and Hydration Bottle Health — polycarbonate polemics

The ubiquitous polycarbonate water bottle is the canteen of the 21rst century. But these colorful plastic vessels, made by companies like Nalgene and GSI Outdoors,…