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Power Meter Bike Pedals: Garmin Vectors have tiny Sensors Inside

The Vector bike pedals, announced today, measure watts, cadence, and other metrics with in-pedal tech. At $1,699.99, they are made for serious riders only…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 07, 2013

First Look: 45Nrth Fasterkatt Winter Cycling Boot

A new boot from Minnesota-based brand 45Nrth was designed to replace the need for shoe covers during the months leading up to winter.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 06, 2013

‘Best in Show’ Award Winners represent Greatest New Gear for 2014

Part I of our “Best in Show” awards reveals some of the sickest new gear seen last week at the Outdoor Retailer trade show in…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 05, 2013

Outdoor Photographer’s Dream Pack? Hidden Camera Case on Hip Belt

This unique backpack has a rotating hip belt with a compartment that pivots out for quick access to a camera. We gave it a month-long…

Written by Sean McCoy August 04, 2013

River Shoes, Belt-Drive Bikes among Best ‘OR Show’ Gear

We spent the day ogling new gear at the Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City, including bike bags, a chrome gear box, a…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 02, 2013

First Look at Outdoor Gear for 2014

Shoes with lights, glowing jackets, merino wool calf sleeves… these are a few of the highlights from the Outdoor Retailer trade show today.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 01, 2013

SOG Knife Exchange Program Expanded to Online Readers

SOG is offering up to 20 Flash II Tanto knives ($75) to online readers who submit photos to Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram with a caption…

Written by Patrick Murphy July 31, 2013

Curious Inventions and Innovation at Outdoor Retailer Demo Day

Dozens of brands got a head start showcasing products at the Outdoor Retailer Demo Day on Tuesday. Here are a few interesting items that caught…

Written by Sean McCoy July 31, 2013

Free Bike Tune-Ups, Tailor Services on Levi’s Tour Route

A mobile repair shop, free bike tuneup services, an on-site tailor to stitch worn clothing, music, and more… those are the promised features of the…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 31, 2013

GoPro App Gives Phone/Tablet Control, Playback

An upgrade to the GoPro app, available today for free, lets users play videos and view photos on their phone or tablet.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 31, 2013

Run, Camp, Sleep…Repeat. How To Complete a Ragnar Trail Relay

Ragnar Trail Relays test runners’ endurance and ability to recover quickly to complete races over 100 miles through rugged terrain. The right gear (and a…

Written by Sean McCoy July 30, 2013

Solar-Equipped Tent (plug your device inside)

Like a mini solar-powered home, a to-be-released tent from Eddie Bauer offers a sun-soaking array on top of its roof and outlet plugs inside.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 30, 2013

2014 Gear: Micro Cam, Base-Jump Goggles, RGB Headlamp Beam

We’re in Utah this week for the twice-annual Outdoor Retailer trade show, where thousands of brands display gear for the coming sales season. Here are…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 29, 2013

New SPOT has Better Battery Life, ‘Motion Sensor’ Built-In

News leaked on the third-generation SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger device earlier in the year. But this week the company makes official the product launch.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 29, 2013

Ultra Running, Ultimate Party… Inside ‘Ragnar Trail Tahoe’ Event

GearJunkie is live at Lake Tahoe this weekend to race in the Ragnar Trail Relay. Here’s an inside look at the village that forms around…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 26, 2013

Speed Demons to Flip-Flops: Outdoor Footwear for 2014

Footwear is a hotbed for innovation and design. In this post we look at to-be-released shoe and boot models for the outdoors that will hit…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 26, 2013

‘Creek Bed’ is Multisport Shoe made for Mud and Water

Strange-looking and made with mesh uppers, the multisport and water-oriented Creek Beds are fun all-around outdoor kicks. We tested them around the country this month.

Written by Sean McCoy July 25, 2013

Best Knife Collection Contest

Think you’ve got a good knife collection? Prove it! Post a photo on social media with the details included in this post to be entered…

Written by Patrick Murphy July 24, 2013

Carbon Bikes to Mechanical Bulls. We Visit ‘Saddle Drive’ Event in Utah

The bike world descended upon Utah this week for the annual Saddle Drive show, an event organized by QBP to offer a look at what’s…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 24, 2013

Exclusive Q&A with the Gunny: Listen Up!

Former marine drill instructor, actor and SOG Knives Ambassador R. Lee Ermey aka the Gunny has no qualms with telling it like it is. We…

Written by July 24, 2013

Test Ride: Salsa Carbon Fat Bike

The to-be-released 2014 Carbon Beargrease from Salsa weighs just 26 pounds complete. We took a test ride this week in Utah.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 23, 2013

Bonfires, Bikes, Open City Course…’Fan Van’ Alleycat in MPLS

A bike ride in the city, a swim to a floating dock, a stop overlooking a waterfall… these were among the objectives last night in…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 23, 2013

Future Gear! First Look at Outdoor Equipment for 2014

Want to see the best new gear for next year? GearJunkie got the scoop on some of the top gear coming to market at the…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 22, 2013

Topo Lines for 24 Hours… Orienteering ‘Rogaining Champ’ Race

A thick and hilly forest in Upstate New York played host to an esoteric annual event, the U.S. Rogaining Championships. A Team GJ athlete talks…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 22, 2013

A Workout and a Tour. Inside Look at Under Armour HQ

To learn about sports-apparel juggernaut Under Armour, be ready to sweat. We got a tour and an hour of exercise at the Baltimore-based sporting goods…

Written by Sean McCoy July 21, 2013

Bike Tour Around the World Vicariously with ‘Bunyan Velo’

From sandy shores to glaciers, the photos in “Bunyan Velo” take readers on a virtual bike tour around the world. GearJunkie got a look at…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 19, 2013

Track Your Hike, Plot GPS with Garmin Fenix Watch

Garmin is known for its running and biking watches. Last year, the brand came out with the Fenix, a GPS watch geared toward outdoor adventure.…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 18, 2013

Jump Thru Fire, Grab a Snake… ‘Tough as Wolverine’ Reader Photos

Our “Tough as a Wolverine” photo contest challenged readers to submit their best “animal” photos, including outdoor adventure or exercise-oriented pics where the subject matter…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 18, 2013

Ping Pong, Socks and Beer… ‘Fan Van’ Trip Stops in Denver

We were in Denver last night for the first stop on the “Fan Van” tour, a send-off party of sorts at Ace Restaurant & Ping…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 18, 2013

First Look: JVC ‘Action Cam’ Update

A new JVC camera is a waterproof, rugged unit with a lot of features for $300. We take a first look.

Written by Sean McCoy July 17, 2013

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