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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

Day of the Knife Contest: One Knife to Rule Them All

A Tomcat 3.0 ($280) and five Aegis knives ($114/ea.) from SOG Knives are up for grabs over the next 36 hours. Read on and get…

Written by July 17, 2013

Inside the Mind of a Knife Designer

The inspiration for SOG Knives was born in the jungles of Vietnam. 25 years later, the brand has expanded into a full line of innovative…

Written by July 17, 2013

Road Trip! ‘Fan Van’ Rolls Out Today (free socks and beer in tow)

A two-week road trip starts today for SmartWool employee Jeff Snow. Check out his route to meet up and join in the fun… including with…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 17, 2013

Sensor-Equipped Kayak Paddle can ‘talk’ to Your Watch

Serious paddle junkies only should apply. This new kayak shaft has sensors and can blip out a signal to “talk” to your smartphone or ANT+…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 16, 2013

Man Running 1,400 Miles Across Gobi Desert (we talk to him on sat phone)

With the goal of inspiring students through a non-profit educational organization, adventurer Ray Zahab is crossing the Gobi Desert on a 35-day run.

Written by Sean McCoy July 15, 2013

$5K Day of the Knife Grand Prize Unveiled

For The Day of the Knife Grand Prize, we’ve strategically compiled a $5,000 ultimate outdoors gear package from SOG Knives and a six other top…

Written by Patrick Murphy July 15, 2013

GearJunkie Team Takes First Place at ‘Extreme Wolverine’ Obstacle Race!

A pit of mud. A 12-foot wooden wall. Trails that crisscrossed Stratton Mountain for 6 miles… that was the scene today at the Extreme Wolverine,…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 14, 2013

Glowing SUP Boards with LED Ignite Dark Waters Beneath

It costs $400. But for that cash you can convert a SUP board or kayak into a glowing craft to ignite the water at night.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 12, 2013

Famous Rock Climbers Get Naked For Annual ESPN ‘Body Issue’

“The Body Issue” magazine by ESPN walks a fine tether between athletic voyeurism and gratuitous flesh shots. This year two famous climbers are featured in…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 11, 2013

Interview: Pro Rider Todd Wells on How To Eat Right for Mountain Biking

On the bike, proper nutrition and training go hand in hand. We interviewed pro rider Todd Wells on how to fuel up for mountain bike…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 10, 2013

Day of the Knife 2013 is Underway

120 SOG knives and $5,000 worth of top-end outdoors gear are up for grabs over the next month. In its second year, we’ve made The…

Written by Patrick Murphy July 10, 2013

Run Thru the City, Win Gear in ‘TC Urban Dash’ Event

GearJunkie is partnering this summer with Twin Cities in Motion to launch the inaugural “TC Urban Dash” race in Minneapolis!

Written by Stephen Regenold July 10, 2013

Handcrafted ‘Dead Head’ Skis have Inlaid Wood, Mother of Pearl

You can expect to see the iconic imagery of The Grateful Dead shredding the mountains this winter thanks to Ski Logic’s new graphics.

Written by Sean McCoy July 09, 2013

First Look: Under Armour Running Shoe ‘Made in Bra Factory’

Where do you get the ultimate in anatomical fit? According to Under Armour, the answer is in a bra factory….

Written by Stephen Regenold July 09, 2013

Bug Gun Shoots Table Salt and Kills Flies

It looks like a toy. With a burst of air it shoots a pinch of table salt. But this gun is no joke to flies.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 08, 2013

Hose-Equipped Mini Bike Pump Put to Test

It’s just a few inches long and weighs 3 ounces. But the Air Smith ALX pump from Planet Bike can inflate a tire to 80psi…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 05, 2013

Strava Writing: Words Made By Bike

Bike nerds and fitness freaks meet up at a juncture known as “Strava Writing.” At least that’s what we’re calling it…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 03, 2013

Firefighters, Police are Encouraged to Race in New ‘Obstacle’ Event

Firefighting heroes by day, obstacle racing winners on the weekend… a new racing series encourages first responders to leave it all on the course.

Written by Sean McCoy July 03, 2013

Tiny Battery Pack Recharges Gadgets in the Backcountry

It’s the size of a roll of quarters. But the Switch 8 can recharge an iPhone or other gadget in less than an hour with…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 03, 2013

Survival Star Bear Grylls stamps endorsement on Tiny GPS Device

British survival star Bear Grylls has leant his brand and endorsement to a pair of Bushnell GPS trackers. Will he use the products on his…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 03, 2013

Race Ready! Team GearJunkie/WEDALI Custom Kits

This post offers an inside look at the process of getting a custom team uniform made. Our made-in-Minnesota kits come from Podiumwear, a company just…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 02, 2013

Welcome to the Boy Scouts $400,000,000 Mecca to Adventure

This ain’t your daddy’s Boy Scout Camp. A literal mecca to adventure sports, the Summit is a 15,000-acre West Virginia property home to “the largest…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 02, 2013

Sign of the Times? ‘American Automobile Asoc.’ Now Catering to Bikes

Auto-centric AAA is getting in on the two-wheel scene. The organization’s “Bicycle Service” package launches today in Minneapolis and offers help if your bike breaks…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 01, 2013

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