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‘I rode my bike 208 miles on gravel roads in Iowa last weekend…’

Our editor rode in the Trans Iowa gravel road bike race last weekend. Here’s her report from the saddle after riding 20 hours on the…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling May 02, 2013

Control iPhone with a Flat watch device made for sports

A new smartphone control device that looks like a wristwatch allows users to answer calls and control apps without taking a phone out of their…

Written by Sean McCoy May 02, 2013

‘Performance’ Base Layers, now with Superhero motifs

Of course you’re not a superhero. That doesn’t mean you can’t look like one in Under Armour’s new compression gear.

Written by Sean McCoy May 01, 2013

Outdoors People sleep in the craziest of places…

Last week, we asked you to send in a picture and a one-sentence description of a site you have pitched a tent or the most…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling May 01, 2013

Photos: A Week on a Bike Tour with Randall and Natalia

Minneapolis bike community fixtures Randall Dietel and Natalia Mendez set out from their home in the city with a plan to bike 400+ miles through…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 01, 2013

‘I solemnly swear not to throw rocks and stab people on Mount Everest…’

There’s an all-time weirdness high on Mount Everest this week. This handwritten “armistice” document is a peace treaty of sorts between the embattled Sherpa guides…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 30, 2013

Jackets made for biking through ‘April Showers’

We tested two rain- and weather-fighting jackets this spring from niche brands O2 and Showers Pass. 30 days of biking later and here are the…

Written by Patrick Murphy April 30, 2013

Pack used by Ultra Runner champ? One he designed himself

You may know Scott Jurek from his victories in some of the world’s toughest ultra-running events. But did you know he dabbles in product design?

Written by Stephen Regenold April 30, 2013

Outside magazine ‘Gear of the Year’ 2013 (full list)

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 29, 2013

Fist Fight on Mount Everest? Bizarre story out of Nepal this weekend

It looked like a gag post. “Three foreigners thrashed at Everest base camp.” That’s the headline on a Himalayan Times story from this weekend.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 29, 2013

First Look: Suunto ‘Ambit 2’ For Multisport Market

Suunto expands its Ambit line with two new watches for the “explorer” set as well as triathletes and other multi-sport athletes. We got the industry’s…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 28, 2013

1-inch webbing, ‘Highline’ to walk strung across Void

As told by Chelsey Magness: “A few days ago, Jason and I dusted off the comforts of the ground and headed high…”

Written by Stephen Regenold April 28, 2013

Moccasin-like Merrell is ‘most minimal shoe’ ever built by brand

With a thin sole and an extra-minimal build our tester “could feel each stone underfoot” as he scampered up a steep bank on a rough…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 26, 2013

Bike racing 320 miles across Iowa… on Gravel Roads

GearJunkie assistant editor Amy Oberbroeckling will compete this weekend in the granddaddy of gravel road bike races, the Trans Iowa. She has 35 hours to…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling April 26, 2013

Video: ‘Climber Beth Rodden is Back’

Beth Rodden is a household name to any rock climber. This video highlights her comeback from an injury that has put her on the sidelines…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 25, 2013

‘Epic Slumber’ – A photo contest with Therm-a-Rest

Outdoors people sleep in the craziest places. Send us a shot of the most epic place you’ve ever taken a snooze for a chance to…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling April 25, 2013

Anton Krupicka stars in ‘High Country,’ a mountain-running film

High Rocky Mountain trails, long days, and many miles put down in the name of going fast, light, and far across wilderness terrain. That looks…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 24, 2013

Face Level: Class V+ on a Riverboard

Eight years in the making and a feat that is “another step forward in truly legitimizing the sport of riverboarding.” That’s how Josh Galt describes…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 24, 2013

‘Stealth’ Black Travel Packs Look Sharp, Cost a Lot

Ignoble is an LA-based boutique shop that produces stealthy travel packs. They are sleek and made in the USA, but the price tag is surprisingly…

Written by Patrick Murphy April 24, 2013

8 Hours in Boulder: Tour of Outdoor Gear brands

A day-long tour in Boulder, Colo., this week netted some insight into why the area is such an incubator for outdoors gear. Here’s a photo…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 24, 2013

Photo of the Day: Night Filming on the Oregon Coast

“I’ve been working diligently on a film that showcases the beauty and mystique of my new home in Oregon. The film encompasses numerous locations, frame…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 24, 2013

GearJunkie Backyard: Never-Ending Winter

The date is April 23. Six inches of snow blanketed GearJunkie HQ in Minneapolis overnight. We decided to make the most of the circumstances…

Written by Patrick Murphy April 23, 2013

The $600 Winter Hammock Experience

Hammocks have roots in equatorial regions and are used in summer months. New insulated quilts from Eagles Nest transform a hammock into a system for…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling April 23, 2013

Igloo Building with Erik Boomer in Canadian Arctic

“Igloo building was an essential skill for the Inuit to survive the cold Arctic nights. Finding good ‘igloo snow’ is the first and most important…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 21, 2013

‘404 Error Page’ Icons Give Glimpse Into Outdoors Brands

Type in an incorrect URL on many outdoor sites and you’re greeted with a silly photo, a pixelated image, or some other idiosyncrasy that gives…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 21, 2013

Fastest Bike On Planet? Massive Chainring, Fixed-Gear

It may look like a joke. But the 17-inch diameter chainring that graces a custom bike is real, and it has a purpose: To propel…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 21, 2013

Friday Photo: Beard Insulation on Ice Climb

“With 60mph gusts pushing the wind chill well below zero and a mixture of snow and graupel falling at such a rate that, at times,…

Written by Patrick Murphy April 19, 2013

FloydFest: Music, Mountain Biking, spectacles of Performance Art

Combining a music festival with a weekend of outdoors activity and camping has been FloydFest’s calling card since its founding in 2002. Here’s a spread…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 19, 2013

Primo Nut Butter brand a great outdoor ‘energy food’

Eat-out-of-the-jar good, NuttZo has been a go-to fuel for us at GearJunkie as of late. It is a natural/kosher/vegan energy food option for the outdoors…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 19, 2013

Photo of the Day: Strong Wind on Angel’s Landing

Reader Chris Mullenberg battles high winds hiking up Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park. “The view was worth the effort!”

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling April 18, 2013

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