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10 Years Old: KEEN ‘Franken-Shoe’ an unlikely footwear success

Ten years ago this month, a startup footwear brand launched in California. KEEN Inc. offered a hard-to-categorize shoe with a beefy outsole, a cutout webbing…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 14, 2013

Industrial Wasteland Transformed into Climbing Paradise (in Buffalo, NY)

A massive, 100-year-old grain elevator in Buffalo, New York, that has long been abandoned is getting a major facelift. Plans are in place to transform…

Written by Patrick Murphy March 13, 2013

‘Luxury watch’ has leather band, digital face, wilderness sensors inside

With price tags hovering at $950 and up, this week Suunto upgrades its Elementum watch line and “enters the luxury timepiece market.” But inside are…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 13, 2013

Fighter Jet Pilot tech adapted for Bike Helmet

It started with astronauts and fighter jet pilots. Now, a Tel-Aviv startup called LifeBEAM is entering the cycling world with a sensor-equipped bike helmet.

Written by Stephen Regenold March 13, 2013

‘Gear Up + Get Out’ contest with The North Face ($1,000 gear prize!)

Enter your caption to win! Starting today, GearJunkie and The North Face have teamed up to launch the “Gear Up + Get Out Sweepstakes.” This…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 12, 2013

Vankar Shamji, an Indian weaver, made my pack look awesome

Is it possible to preserve distant cultures with backpacks? ETHNOTEK is attempting to do just that with its line of bags and packs that incorporate…

Written by Patrick Murphy March 12, 2013

You ‘lack the skill’ for new rear shock, brand cites

In a bold statement that’s obviously a marketing stunt, RockShox notes that almost all of its customer base is not good enough for a new…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling March 12, 2013

Made-for-winter ‘Snow Fixie’ bike is one of a kind ride

Highly custom and a bit weird, this article covers a bike build made by a GearJunkie editor specifically for the winter streets of the northerly…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 11, 2013

Old-School softshell jacket (read: Made of Wool)

At $499, the made-in-Norway Telemark Knitshell jacket is a premium purchase. But for that price you get a unique, classy coat that is about as…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 11, 2013

Get on a bike, roll free around the world. . .

“Inspiring travel by bicycle.” That’s the ambition of a glossy new online publication, Bunyan Velo, launched last month. GearJunkie got a sneak peek…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling March 10, 2013

Eddie Bauer Parka among ‘most iconic in history of outdoor sports’

This spring marks 50 years since Jim Whittaker stood as the first American on the summit of Mount Everest. His bright red Eddie Bauer parka…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 06, 2013

Agricultural alpinism? Grain silo in Iowa converted to Ice Climbing wall

What do the rolling fields of Iowa and the sport of ice climbing have in common? Well, not much . . . but to some…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling March 06, 2013

‘KEEN Envy’ contest (pick a shoe to win)

KEEN launched 20 shoe models this week under its new CNX line. Now we’re giving away three pairs to three lucky readers!

Written by Stephen Regenold March 05, 2013

Look close, immense Icefield reveals tiny adventure racers in Chile

This heli-captured photo by Justin Lotak shows a slice of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field in Chile. Look closer and you’ll see two teams, eight…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 05, 2013

Cold Weather ‘speed suit’ made for serious winter cyclists

The SanRemo ThermoSuit from Castelli is about as serious as it sounds. It costs more than $300 and melds a windproof jacket with bike tights…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 05, 2013

Tread Lightly: 20 low-profile KEEN shoes

KEEN is slimming down for spring. In a major launch, the company unveils 20 lighter, lower-profile models under its CNX line.

Written by Stephen Regenold March 04, 2013

Cold Weather Kit: Head-to-toe winter biking gear breakdown

Snow, ice, wind, slush, dark commutes and distracted drivers. . . winter biking in a city can be tough. Our assistant editor reviews products she…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling March 04, 2013

‘Not a Costume’ snowboarding apparel is breathable, burly

Homeschool Snowboarding touts performance before style with its base layers and outerwear. But any time you insert long johns with a rainbow-on-black motif it pretty…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 04, 2013

That’s a bike jersey? Stealth cycling clothing from Giro

Giro may best be known for its bike helmets. But a made-in-the-USA apparel line launched this week, called New Road, got our attention for its…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 02, 2013

A look inside GearJunkie Headquarters

GearJunkie HQ in Minneapolis, Minn., is home to quite the assortment of stuff. Here’s a photo rundown of 20 of our favorite (and strangest) items…

Written by Patrick Murphy March 01, 2013

Women’s ‘Elite’ snowshoes are light, fast on a Run

Advertised to be the lightest women’s snowshoes on the market, the Elites from Northern Lites feel almost invisible on the feet. We put them to…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling March 01, 2013

Puffiest ‘Puffy’ jacket of all time launched this week by Patagonia

Move over Michelin Man. A new puffy character is in town. The Encapsil Down Belay Parka from Patagonia has a heretofore unheard of 1,000-fill insulation…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 28, 2013

Yes, those bikes are made of Wood

“Wood delivers a fabulous ride. You haven’t ridden anything like it before.” Those words come from Chris Connor, founder of Connor wood bicycles.

Written by Stephen Regenold February 28, 2013

Wizards, welders, artisans, and Hipsters: Inside NAHBS show

From epic tandem creations to wood-frame bikes, the North American Handmade Bicycle Show — often called “NAHBS” — is a sight to see. Our editor…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 28, 2013

NFL Star Larry Fitzgerald’s Adventure-filled Offseason

It’s pretty clear Larry Fitzgerald Jr. spends his off-season in the coolest way possible. Check out our photo feature of Fitz’s best adventures from the…

Written by Patrick Murphy February 27, 2013

Snooping around the Explorers Club, taking photos with a phone. . .

We’re in the outdoor adventure hotbed of Manhattan this week. New York? That’s right, here in the hustle and bustle is headquartered an epicenter of…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 27, 2013

They’re called the ‘Futurists’ (and they want to change the outdoor world)

It’s a Wednesday night in January, and 60 young “influencers” have gathered to talk. The setting, a café in downtown Salt Lake City, serves as…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling February 27, 2013

Lights installed behind frozen waterfall for Trippy scene

Ice climbing meets. . . um, stage lighting and theatrics? Check out this crazy scene from Minnesota last weekend, where a climbing festival at the…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 26, 2013

‘Continued Deterioration’ unfortunate theme in Patagonian Race

Over the course of 10 days of continuous adventure racing through 700km of Patagonian wilderness, Team GearJunkie–YogaSlackers flat-out suffered. Hard. This video and race report…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 25, 2013

PVC ‘pillow’ lantern is inexpensive Light source

It looks like a pillow with a cell phone glued on the side. Closer up, you see a solar panel and a tiny red light.…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 25, 2013

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