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Hiking Boots go Minimal, Get Weird

The trend of minimal footwear is not lost on hiking boot manufacturers. After years of boots getting lighter and more flexible, a few companies are…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 16, 2012

The Wölvhammer: Heating Up Winter Riding

If 45Nrth has its way, the phrase “It’s too cold to ride today” is going to become irrelevant. The Minneapolis-based brand this week announced the…

Written by Patrick Murphy August 15, 2012

Roundup: Summer Cycling Gear Put to Test

We spent the spring and summer testing some of the latest and greatest in cycling gear. Only the strongest survived. Here we’ve compiled our top…

Written by Tcworley August 14, 2012

Mountain Run: 120-Mile TransRockies Begins

More than 350 racers — including a GearJunkie editor, Sean McCoy — start the 120-mile GORE-TEX TransRockies race today. Here’s a peek from the start…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 14, 2012

You Win Some, Lose Some: Team GearJunkie Recap

The past few days provided some major ups and downs for Team GearJunkie racers, including a first-place finish for one squad and a DNF (did…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 13, 2012

EPIC Award: Inventors of BioLite Stove

Today we announce the recipient of our fourth EPIC award this year. Alec Drummond and Jonathan Cedar invented a new type of camp stove and…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 10, 2012

Clip-On/Clip-Off Camera Holder

Cameras can be a pain to haul on a hike. Neck straps are not always a good solution. The Capture is a “camera clip” device…

Written by Tcworley August 09, 2012

Former Reality-TV Star Turns Outdoor Endurance Athlete

You may recognize him as the original “Bachelor” from the ABC television show. These days, former reality-TV star Ryan Sutter is a firefighter who competes…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 09, 2012

Team GearJunkie begins Adventure Racing World Series Event

Today our GearJunkie/YogaSlackers team toes the start line at the Gold Rush Mother Lode, a 5-day event in Calif. that’s part of the Adventure Racing…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 08, 2012

‘Best in Show’ Awards, Part II: Gear for 2013!

Our second article on the best new gear as seen at the Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City last week covers an inflatable…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 07, 2012

Diamondback Returns to Action! New CX Race Bike

Pulled from the grips of “department store” infamy, the Diamondback brand is kicking out some exciting race bikes. Our writer saddled a new CX model…

Written by Tcworley August 07, 2012

Best ‘Pseudo-Underground’ Bike Event of Year

The multi-event All City Championship weekend in Minneapolis is one of the best grassroots bike competitions and gatherings of the year. Full weekend schedule on…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 06, 2012

Fixed Racer: Interview with an Alleycat Champion

Sean Martin runs a popular cycling blog and is a rare sponsored “street racer” who travels widely to compete in alleycat events. We caught up…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 06, 2012

‘Best in Show’ Awards: Greatest Gear for 2013!

In Utah over the past five days more than 1,000 brands gathered for the twice-annual Outdoor Retailer trade show. GearJunkie editors and reporters met with…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 05, 2012

More ‘Future Gear’ from Outdoor Retailer Show

Our third report on new gear to be debuted at the OR Show covers a rechargeable headlamp, a messenger bag with a built-in “power station,”…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 01, 2012

‘Off The Map’ Video: 30-Hour Adventure Race

For episode No. 5 in our “Off The Map” video series we gear up and head into the woods for an endurance event. Watch as…

Written by Jpeacock July 30, 2012

Gear Up! ‘Obstacle Racing’ Essential Equipment

Events like the Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and Warrior Dash are exploding in popularity. This month, collaborating on an article with Outside magazine, we asked…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 30, 2012

Never-Die ‘Capilene’ Top Endures Near 2 Decades of Wear

After almost 17 years of wear, contributor Sean McCoy figured it was time for a small paean to his long-enduring Patagonia Capilene crew top. The…

Written by Sean McCoy July 30, 2012

Coming to Market 2013. . . Peek at ‘Future Gear’

Our second peek this week on new gear to be unveiled at the OR Show covers a tiny solar array, a lockable camera bag, an…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 27, 2012

Future Gear Extravaganza! 2012 Outdoor Retailer Preview

Thousands of gear companies gather each summer in Salt Lake City for the Outdoor Retailer trade show, which takes place this year August 2 -…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 26, 2012

GearJunkie Founder receives ’40 Under 40′ Award

SGB Magazine’s “40 Under 40” award gives a nod to professionals said to be “the best and the brightest of the next generation of leaders”…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 25, 2012

‘Coke Can’ Stove gives Light Weight but Weak Heat

Yep, people do actually make camping stoves out of soda cans. There’s even a mass-produced option, which our writer tested out (to somewhat underwhelming results)…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 24, 2012

Team GearJunkie athletes win Major ‘Urban Adventure Race’

A giant ceremonial check. $5000 written across its face. That was the reality for two Team GJ racers this past weekend. The Salvation Army’s “Most…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 23, 2012

‘Bells and Whistles’ Backpack Humps a Large Load

Uber-engineered the German way, the AirContact packs from Deuter GmbH have all the features you need to haul gear on big trips into the wilds,…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 23, 2012

‘Dirtbag Bike Rack’ is Cheapest Ever Sold ($13!)

Billed as the world’s least expensive bike rack, the Dirtbag from Küat Racks costs just $13. They attach to car roofs, pickup truck beds, or…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 20, 2012

‘Dress Up, Get Covered, Stay Wet.’ Tips to Beat Extreme Heat Outside this Summer

Hot weather can crush any outdoor athlete. Here our editor offers a few tips from his experience last week in a hot and humid adventure…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 20, 2012

Camp Cooking Pot made out of. . . Paper!

Most cooking pots are made of metal. Energia USA makes its pots out of paper. The company’s Hexa Pot product is a disposable paper cooking…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 19, 2012

‘Barefoot Boots’ new Trend at Merrell

The barefoot craze has made its way to hiking boots. Merrell will offer multiple “barefoot-influenced” boot models with lighter weights and low-drop, flexible builds beginning…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 18, 2012