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Mountain Boots to ‘Glowing’ Shoes: Peek at Footwear for 2013

Highlighting tech-heavy shoes, a ski boot, and handmade footwear from Africa, this spread includes 10 to-be-released shoe products coming to stores later this year.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 18, 2013

A look at ‘Future Gear’ from OR Trade Show

The Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City kicks off next week. GearJunkie got a sneak peek at some of the most innovative new products…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 17, 2013

Kayakers bomb Rainforest waterfalls in stunning CASCADA film

“Tangled vines. Endless rain. Dodgy hotel rooms. Mud. Biting flies. Aggressive viruses…Perfection.” That’s a description of this trippy new short film featuring boaters conquering huge…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 16, 2013

Winter Bike Commuting: Head-to-Toe Gear Breakdown

Who says you can’t bike commute all year ’round? We sought out specialty cold-weather cycling gear to keep us pedaling in the most frigid conditions.…

Written by Patrick Murphy January 16, 2013

‘Split-Toe’ shoe launched by former CEO of Vibram

Lighter weight than an iPhone, and with a unique split design at the big toe, a new shoe concept from startup Topo Athletics promises to…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 15, 2013

Lightweight, Off-Grid Power from ‘Sherpa 50’ kit

If you need big power in a small package, the 3-pound Sherpa 50 kit could be your portable substation solution. It comes with solar panels…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 15, 2013

Road Atlas adds Topo lines, details for outdoor adventure

In an age of touchscreens and voice-activated GPS, a good old paper map is still our favorite guide on the road. This year, National Geographic…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 14, 2013

Beast 16 bindings built for ‘hard-charging’ backcountry skiers

Backcountry stalwart Dynafit nudges more into the freeride mainstream with a binding, the Beast 16, aimed at huckers and other “hard-charging” skiers.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 11, 2013

Toy-Like ‘action camera’ unveiled by Panasonic

Get your “earhooks” ready. A new type of wearable action camera, the HX-A100 by Panasonic, comes out in March.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 10, 2013

Click & Choose: Online App lets you design Custom Jacket

A customization app from Wild Things lets a buyer build outerwear to their exact specification. Everything from fabric color to insulation type is in your…

Written by Patrick Murphy January 10, 2013

Case uses angled lens to convert iPhone to ‘Action Camera’

“Convert your iPhone to a rugged helmet camera.” We’ve heard this before. But this week G-Form has unveiled a product that’s different.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 10, 2013

Avalanche victim subject in ‘Strong’ video

Roger Strong was skiing up a backcountry run when an avalanche triggered and nearly ended his life. When the snow settled, Strong was badly injured…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 09, 2013

LED strip embedded on Bike Messenger Bag

Last month we covered HALO, a San Francisco startup that makes LED safety belts for bikers. A new push this month, the company has partnered…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 09, 2013

Glass, Nails, Potholes… ‘Flat-free’ bike tires cannot pop

In a perfect world, bike tires would never go flat. Acme Bicycle Products offers a new wheelset designed to bring us closer to this utopian…

Written by Tcworley January 08, 2013

Surfers, ‘Ice Bars,’ Winter Trails on North Shore of Lake Superior

Minnesota’s North Shore region is a wild angle of land laced with rivers, cliffs, deep woods, and a mini mountain range called the Sawtooths. We…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 08, 2013

Portlandia characters as clueless ‘gear junkies’

The popular sketch comedy television series Portlandia this month set its sights on outdoor culture. Worth a watch to see Fred Armisen try and clip…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 07, 2013

‘Cook stoves help change the World,’ organization cites

Indoor air pollution causes ill health for people around the world. The Himalayan Stove Project donates clean-burning stoves to people in need. We caught up…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling January 07, 2013

Studded ‘Xerxes’ bike tire Grips on snow and Ice

Rubber tread rolling on ice and snow often slips. But bikers who brave the cold have an option with studs. We review a new stud-equipped…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 04, 2013

Custom Mountain Bike balances Speed, ‘Bling Factor’ on trail

A custom-built steel frame and top-end race bits came together for our editor’s dreamy XC build. We break it down part by part for a…

Written by Tcworley January 02, 2013

Water-Repellant Goose Down ‘Not a Gimmick,’ company touts

Goose down traditionally clumps up when wet. So when a few companies last year began selling down in a water-resistant configuration antennas went up around…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 02, 2013

New Year Giveaway! Welcome 2013 with outdoor gear

In celebration of a new year we’re giving away one of our “Top Gear of 2012” products. Click to enter.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 31, 2012

Foot in Armor? Chainmail Running Shoes now a Reality

Holy chrome-moly is right. These barefoot-style “shoes,” made by a German brand, employ thousands of tiny, interlocking stainless-steel rings for protection and “sensation” on the…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 31, 2012

Gear for ‘Sleeping in the Snow’ (winter camping guide)

GearJunkie collaborated with Scouting to assemble a tutorial on winter camping, the “Eight winter gear items to help keep you warm.”

Written by Stephen Regenold December 28, 2012

Winners. . . Top Gear of 2012!

GearJunkie publishes hundreds of outdoor product reviews each year. After 12 months of testing, these items emerged as some of the best.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 27, 2012

India, ‘Acrogasm,’ Training in the Rain: Update from YogaSlackers

Our resident vagabond troupe, the YogaSlackers, are a group of outdoor athletes and yogis who slackline, adventure race, climb peaks, ski, pack raft, and teach…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 26, 2012

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays!

The GearJunkie staff wants to wish you the best this Holiday season! Thanks for the tremendous year. Hoping you keep your loved ones close and…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 22, 2012

Founder of GoPro now a $$ Billionaire

An infusion of cash makes Nicholas Woodman, founder of GoPro, a billionaire according to an article today on Forbes.com. This makes the 36-year-old surfing junkie…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 20, 2012

‘Barefoot’ Running Season is Year-round with New Winter Vibram

Snow and ice used to keep Vibram FiveFingers wearers and other “barefoot”-style runners indoors. No longer. The FiveFingers Lontra, new last month, is an insulated…

Written by Patrick Murphy December 20, 2012