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Bike Frame Bags Tote Load on Long Trail

A set of frame-compatible bags aided the GearJunkie crew in carrying camping equipment, food, and water during a recent two-day, 100-mile mountain biking trip on…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 07, 2012

Beastie Boys Adam Yauch could Shred!

The death of Beastie Boys rapper Adam Yauch today is a reminder of human mortality. But when we saw this video, we felt even a…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 04, 2012

Backcountry Boarder: Interview With Jeremy Jones

Snowboard kingpin Jeremy Jones said he’s “bailed on machines,” including snowmobiles and helicopters. He now skins into the wilds on a split-board in search of…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 04, 2012

Into the Depths: Canyoneering ‘Gravel Canyon’

A three-day canyon descent in Utah provided an optimal gear test venue for our writer, who shouldered a 50-pound pack to climb down, crawl, stem,…

Written by Sean McCoy May 03, 2012

Beefy ‘Zero Drop’ Shoe is Crusher on Trails

A retro look and a deliberately under-engineered design set Altra Running’s Lone Peak shoes apart. We give the zero-drop running shoes a trail test.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 02, 2012

‘Off The Map’ Video: Lake Superior Sea Caves

Episode No. 2 in our “Off The Map” series takes viewers to Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, where GearJunkie and crew paddle…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 01, 2012

We Gave Away $5000 in Gear!

Thanks to all who came out this past weekend to the Outdoor Adventure Expo, where we gave away $5,000 in gear, including shoes, jackets, packs,…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 01, 2012

Team GearJunkie Wins Two (2) Races in One Weekend!

Big weekend for our sponsored adventure racing teams! Team GearJunkie/WEDALI and Team GearJunkie/YogaSlackers each took home a first-place win in Midwest races.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 30, 2012

Toe-Shoes with Tread: Vibram FiveFingers ‘Spyridon’ Test

Vibram adds tread to sole and a rock guard to protect on FiveFingers shoe, markets the result to trail runners. We give it a test…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 30, 2012

Clown Cycle or Commuters’ Dream? Fold-Up Bike Test

It costs $2,300, weighs a ton, yet it folds into a diminutive cube. With trepidation and some varying results, we ride test a top-shelf folding…

Written by Tcworley April 30, 2012

How To Do 55mph on a Bicycle

Man bicycles on freeway, drafting on semi truck, in slipstream doing 55mph. Is this for real?

Written by Stephen Regenold April 29, 2012

’10 Years of GearJunkie’ Presentation this Weekend

In celebration of 10 years in business, GearJunkie founder Stephen Regenold is presenting at the Outdoor Adventure Expo in Minneapolis this weekend.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 26, 2012

EPIC Award: Chris Skogen, Founder of Almanzo 100

Today we announce the third recipient of our EPIC award. Chris Skogen, director of an event called the Almanzo 100, is a humble cyclist from…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 26, 2012

Back From ‘Maah Daah Hey’ Trail

Blisters on our hands are still raw. Gear from the trip is a dusty mess, a pile in our garage needing to be cleaned. Thus…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 26, 2012

Outside ‘Gear of the Year’ 2012

The twice-annual “Gear of the Year” awards were announced by Outside magazine this week. Here is the full list.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 25, 2012

$5000 Gear Giveaway at Outdoor Expo

Head to the Outdoor Adventure Expo in Minneapolis this weekend, April 27 to 29, to grab some gratis gear from GearJunkie.com! Details in this post…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 25, 2012

‘Off The Map’ on Maah Daah Hey Trail

We’re heading “off the map” again this week to film episode No. 3 in our new video series. Destination is the Maah Daah Hey Trail,…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 22, 2012

Goat Leather, Minimal Build set Running Shoes Apart

A minimal athletic shoe made with goat leather? A $195 price tag? Yep, meet Skora Inc. of Portland, Ore., a startup looking to build a…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 20, 2012

Vending Machine, ‘Repair Kiosk’ Made for Bikers

Need a tube or a patch kit in a hurry? A new concept in Minneapolis, the Bike Fixtation self-service bicycle repair kiosk offers riders an…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 19, 2012

‘800-Year-Old Recipe’ Employed In Energy Bar

With a spicy, sweet taste and a recipe ostensibly dredged from a cookbook used in the Middle Ages, a to-be-released bar from Clif is unlike…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 18, 2012

Tiny Blue Fitness Device offers Voice Cues, Workout Tips

In 2012 we drive cars that give voice directions and have phones equipped with robot personal assistants. Now fitness freaks can clip on a mini…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 18, 2012

Clueless Boyfriend and Bike Chains Subject of new Video

Clean, quiet, maintenance-free, and (best part!) no bike grease to dirty your walls or mess up your shirt. That’s the message of a new video…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 17, 2012

Launch! ‘Off The Map’ Video Series

The adventure is on! This year, the GearJunkie crew heads “off the map” to iconic outdoor destinations around North America. Follow us on an exclusive…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 16, 2012

Spring Ski Gear Test on Mt. Hood

We skinned up 11,249-foot Mount Hood last week to test new ski gear on high and variable terrain. Ice and “jutting sastrugi” were among the…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 15, 2012

Swanky Vibram ‘Barefoot Boutique’ to open in Boston

Vibram’s ubiquitous FiveFingers “foot gloves” have sold like mad in recent years. This weekend, the company opens its first and flagship store dedicated to FiveFingers…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 13, 2012

Bike Uses Ball Bearings, Not Gears, To Shift

Look ma, no gears! The shifting on this city bike does not involve traditional gears. Instead, large ball bearings inside a rear-wheel hub area control…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 13, 2012