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$650 Oakley Goggles Have GPS, Integrated Display

Oakley’s newest snow goggles pack a lot of technology into a piece of eyewear. They also pack a hefty price tag of $650.

Written by Sean McCoy October 02, 2013

Video: 45 Miles Per Hour In Kayak

A kayaker rockets along a drainage ditch at 45 miles per hour into Lions Bay, British Columbia.

Written by Sean McCoy October 02, 2013

Chipped Ice And Scaffolding: Urban Snowboarders To Rip Minneapolis

Snowboarders will shred Minneapolis in October during the Downtown Throwdown, an urban competition on a man-made structure covered with chipped ice.

Written by Sean McCoy October 02, 2013

Boa Taking Over As Bike Shoe Closure Of Choice

The twist-to-tighten simplicity of the Boa Closure System has found a following among bike shoe designers. Eight brands have embraced the technology for new, high-end…

Written by Sean McCoy October 01, 2013

Guts, Grit And Grime: Behind Scenes Of Video Series

Outdoor videographers hang off the sides of cliffs, freeze their fingers and battle the elements for the perfect shots. A new series from Backcountry.com gives…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling October 01, 2013

Renowned Athlete’s Health Advice Simple, Fun

Diet fads? Drugs? Esoteric workout routines? According to one endurance athlete, staying healthy is pretty simple and “life’s more fun when you move.”

Written by Sean McCoy October 01, 2013

GoPro Ships New Flagship Camera Today

“Smaller, lighter, mightier” — that’s the tagline for a new camera from GoPro. We take a first look at the HERO3+ Black Edition.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 01, 2013

Review Patagonia Long-Sleeved All Weather Top For Cool-Weather Runners

A review of the Patagonia Men’s Long-Sleeved All Weather Top which combines polyester and mesh in a highly breathable garment for cool weather running.

Written by Sean McCoy September 30, 2013

‘All Clear’ Contest (15 Readers Get CamelBak Gear)

As a part of our project this month with CamelBak, we’re giving away a stash of gear! Go here to enter…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 30, 2013

Will One Million Riders Sign the ‘PeopleForBikes’ Pledge?

The industry-backed Bikes Belong Foundation has changed its name to PeopleForBikes, and with that it’s looking to get a million people on board.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 30, 2013

New Pack Raft Model Weighs 35 ounces. We Put To Full Test

A new packraft from Klymit is among the lightest ever made. It weighs just 35 ounces and packs super small. We tested it on a…

Written by Sean McCoy September 27, 2013

Costa Rica Adventure Travel: Ultimate ‘Eco-Immersion’ with Chill

We caught up with veteran adventure-travel company Chill Expeditions to have them pick three “eco-immersion” experiences Costa Rica can offer a visitor searching for once-in-a-lifetime…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 27, 2013

St. Paul Woman Cycles To Hospital To Give Birth

Two weeks past her due date, an avid cyclist in the Twin Cities rode a public “Nice Ride” rental bike to the hospital to give…

Written by Sean McCoy September 26, 2013

Team GearJunkie/YogaSlackers 2nd In ‘World Series’ Adventure Race

This POV video captures the harsh world of adventure racing from the perspective of Team GearJunkie/YogaSlackers as they earn a second-place finish in the Gold…

Written by Sean McCoy September 26, 2013

Rumble In The Rockies: Stacked Field In Skyrunning Final

Some of the best ultra runners in the world will converge on Colorado for the Ultra Race Of Champions 100k. GearJunkie will be there with…

Written by Sean McCoy September 26, 2013

Watch This, Then Plan Your Next Adventure

Need to stoke the fires of adventure? This short flick will fan the flames.

Written by Sean McCoy September 25, 2013

Ski Descent Of Fourth Tallest Mountain On Earth

It’s getting tough to find a summit that hasn’t been skied unless it’s insanely difficult to descend or really high and remote. 27,940-foot Lhotse is…

Written by Sean McCoy September 25, 2013

‘Best of Interbike’ Award Highlights Greatest New Gear for 2014

The bike world gathers each year at the cycling extravaganza that is Interbike. For our inaugural award we recognize 12 innovative products from the show…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 24, 2013

Art School Displays Custom Gear Designed by Will Steger

Gear made or adapted by polar explorer Will Steger is on display this month at an art museum in Minneapolis. We got a closer look.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling September 23, 2013

First Look: Warm Gloves, Nimble Fingers

Gloves are either warm or dexterous, rarely both. The Hestra Ergo Grip Outdry finds a happy middle ground for mountaineers and backcountry skiers.

Written by Sean McCoy September 21, 2013

First Look: Electric Multitool

The Goal Zero Bolt Flashlight Tip expands the versatility of the company’s Switch 8 Recharger battery pack into a multi-function device.

Written by Sean McCoy September 20, 2013

First Look: Made In USA Dress Boots

Red Wing boots went back to its American Made roots with the Heritage line. The results are beautifully crafted, low-tech dress boots.

Written by Sean McCoy September 19, 2013

$250,000 Purse In Obstacle Race. We Interview Co-Founder

We interview Joe De Sena, a co-founder of the Reebok Spartan Race, to learn how the series attracted more than 650,000 people in 2013 to…

Written by Sean McCoy September 19, 2013

Gear Highlights: Road Helmets to Kid Push-Bikes at Interbike Trade Show

Day one of the 2013 Interbike expo is done, and with that we bring a few favorite items we saw on the trade show floor.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 19, 2013

Patagonia Enters Thrift Shop Market?

Apparel manufacturer Patagonia will now buy and sell used garments made by the company in four U.S. stores.

Written by Sean McCoy September 18, 2013

‘All Clear’ UV Light Bottle Purifies Water in 60 Seconds

With its All Clear bottle, CamelBak cites bacteria, viruses, and protozoan cysts (including the troublesome cryptosporidium breed) are rendered benign by UV light.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 18, 2013

Movie: Reel Rock 8 Features Everest Conflict, Gnarly Whippers

An intense look at high stakes rock climbing and mountaineering, Reel Rock 8 opens in theaters worldwide Thursday.

Written by Sean McCoy September 17, 2013

‘Future Bike Gear’ At Interbike Show (GearJunkie has the scoop)

We’re on the ground in Las Vegas for the annual bike extravaganza that is Interbike. Here are 12 hot products we’ve come across so far…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 17, 2013

‘Vega’ Backpacking Stove Supports Large Pots, Multiple Fuel Options

We tested a new entry from Optimus last month. The Vega stove weighs just 6 oz. and is made for varied temps and year-round use.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 17, 2013

First Look: Garmin Forerunner gauges VO2 Max, Stride Style on Run

Never before seen features come standard on two Garmin watches announced today. The Forerunner 620 and 220 have color screens, GPS capability, and extras we…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 16, 2013

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