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Reveiw: Packable Patagonia ‘Houdini’ Jacket Gets Rain Test

Our review of Patagonia’s Houdini Jacket found it light, packable, water-resistant, and highly breathable and appropriate for rainy, cool weather or as an emergency shell.

Written by Sean McCoy September 11, 2013

Psychedelic Vibe, Retro Sequences in Ski Film ‘Valhalla’

Chasing childhood dreams, naked acrobatics, psychedelic colors, and mind-blowing big mountain rippers… the new Sweetgrass Productions movie premiers this week.

Written by Sean McCoy September 11, 2013

Costa Rica ‘Machete Man’ Contest Winners!

Last week, as a part of our “Off Grid & All Clear” project, we challenged readers to come up with a caption for the image…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 11, 2013

Rescue of Pro Runners Underscores Importance of Emergency Gear

The rescue of ultra runner Kilian Jornet and Emelie Forsberg from a peak in Chamonix underscores the importance of emergency equipment for trail runners, especially…

Written by Sean McCoy September 10, 2013

GoPro Editing Software Launches Today (we got First Look)

Editing video is hard. With its Studio 2.0 software, GoPro is looking to make it easy. We got a first look at the program and…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling September 10, 2013

Satellite ‘Global Phone’ Now Available At Smartphone Price

For $499 you can now get in the door with a satellite phone and call from far off-grid. We tested the Spot Global Phone over…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 10, 2013

Welterweight Trail Shoe from Asics. FujiRacer First Look

Asics touts the GEL-FujiRacer as a minimal shoe. But with an 8mm drop and modest stack-height, the natural runner hits a middle ground between barefoot…

Written by Sean McCoy September 09, 2013

World’s Smallest Flashlight? Tinier Than a AA Battery

It runs on hearing-aid batteries and weighs a scant 5 grams. The to-be-released NanoLite is about the littlest light we’ve ever seen.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 09, 2013

Gaps, Highlines, Great Heights at ‘All Girls’ Slackline Fest

Slacklining has been a male dominated sport. So last month slackline veteran and GearJunkie athlete Chelsey Magness helped launch the first U.S. All Girls Slackline…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 06, 2013

Titanium-Frame Warbird Bike is a ‘Gravel Racing’ Machine

Don’t call it a cyclocross bike. Salsa’s niche model was made for the trending discipline of gravel road racing. We tested it for two months…

Written by T.C. Worley September 05, 2013

Poster Reveals ‘Family Tree’ Of Bicycle Evolution and Design

Now in the 233th year of evolution, the bicycle has been ever changing to fit a variety of riding styles and transport needs. This new…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling September 05, 2013

Crazy Falls, Daring Solo Ascents on Overhanging Wall in New Video

Last month in Utah, we watched as climbers went head-to-head at the Psicobloc Masters Series comp. Here’s a new video of the amazing event.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 05, 2013

Was Tom Cruise Inspiration For Next-Gen Climbing Shoe Rubber?

A climbing shoe released this month by Five Ten has connections to Hollywood, the “Mission Impossible” movies, and the world’s tallest building in Dubai.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 04, 2013

‘Machete Man’ Contest: $900 Prize Purse For Best Captions

Enter your caption to win! GearJunkie, CamelBak, and Chill Expeditions have teamed to give away All Clear bottles and more…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 04, 2013

Wine in the Backcountry: First Look at ‘Modern Bota Bag’

If you like wine in the outdoors, this container will carry it without the danger and weight of glass bottles. Unscrew the cap and pour…

Written by Sean McCoy September 04, 2013

New Balance Race Shoe is Minimal Build with Maximum Protection

A thin but effective sole coupled with a forefoot rock plate and aggressive tread pattern makes for a podium-worthy trail runner. Meet the New Balance…

Written by Sean McCoy September 03, 2013

Rain Jacket Design From 1960s a Highlight in New Patagonia Line

Patagonia celebrates its 40th anniversary this fall by redesigning 10 iconic items from the brand’s past. Here’s a look at our favorites in the line.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 30, 2013

Shoe Made of ‘Vegetable Plastic’ Can Biodegrade in Months

From your foot to the compost bin, these slipper-like shoes are sold for $20 a pair and touted as usable in the outdoors. We gave…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 30, 2013

Modified Ford Festiva Is Home, Office, Transport for Traveling Couple

Since 2009, Sam Salwei has lived in a 1988 Festiva. A solar panel on the roof gives power. The seats fold down into a bed.…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 29, 2013

Maximum Cush ‘Fat Shoes’ Are Trend for Multiple Brands in 2014

Minimalist-style running shoes have been all the rage. But for 2014 the pendulum has swung. Look for a trend in “fat” shoes with extra cush…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 28, 2013

Start Chopping! Camp Axe Models Put Head to Head

We reviewed a classic camping axe made of solid steel and a new-fangled hybrid model last month in a camp site test.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 28, 2013

Not A Mummy: Zipper-less Design Offers New Sleeping Bag Experience

The Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed throws out sleeping bag convention with zipper-free construction. We test it out over four days high in the Rocky Mountains.

Written by Sean McCoy August 27, 2013

Bike Light of the Future: LED Grid Displays Signals, Graphics on Your Back

If it gets funded, the Fos will soon let riders and runners program an LED grid to dance, shimmer, and create graphics or words for…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 26, 2013

Backpacks, Footwear are NOT ‘Made in China’ (made in Ethiopia instead)

Startup brand Oliberté has a goal: Produce high-quality gear using native African resources and labor to improve the economic situation across the continent, one product…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 26, 2013

USA Pro Challenge Bike Race Rockets Thru Downtown Denver

Denver was “Bike City USA” yesterday as the final stage of the USA Pro Challenge raced through the town. We were there to capture the…

Written by Sean McCoy August 26, 2013

Head-to-Toe: Breakdown of Ultra Runner’s Gear at TransRockies

Canadian Martin Parnell is an ultra-running freak, including ticking off 6,550 miles on the feet in 2010. We caught up with the man to talk…

Written by Sean McCoy August 23, 2013

GearJunkie Athlete Sets Record on ‘Maah Daah Hey’ Trail

This past weekend, while competing in the MDH 100 Race, GearJunkie/YogaSlackers team racer Chelsey Magness set a record on North Dakota’s renowned wilderness track.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 22, 2013

Mexican Wrestler, Prison Inmate, UPS Man at SNGL Speed Champs

Singlespeed bikes, steep trails, and dozens of costumed cyclists made for a scene at this past weekend’s Single Speed USA competition in Winona, Minn. We…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 21, 2013