Zero Hour for Gear Junkie

It’s time to head out. Time to double-check my list, kiss the kids goodbye, and get on a plane to Kathmandu!

Review: Kaenon Sunglasses

Are polarized lenses overpriced marketing rhetoric or a fast track to superior vision in the outdoors? Contributor Stephen Krcmar tests a pair of Kaenon sunglasses…

Everest: The Expedition Begins!

Nepal is calling. In three days, Gear Junkie departs for the Himalayas with Mount Everest-bound Expedition Hanesbrands. The trek to Base Camp begins next week!

Electrolyte Tablets

Electrolyte tablets from ZYM, nuun, and CamelBak fizz and dissolve in water. The result is a vitamin-fortified, electrolyte-rich sports drink that Gear Junkie says offers…

Electrolyte-infused Bikewear!

Hydrate without drinking? New cycling apparel from Nalini is infused with electrolyte nutrients and vitamins that absorb into your skin!

Geocaching GPS

Meet Magellan’s geocaching GPS, a unit pre-loaded with coordinates for “the most popular geocaches in the world.”

Ski Dog Knee Surgery

News of the Weird, Gear Junkie style: “Ski patrol dog undergoes knee surgery for torn ACLs.”

Backpack Sofa

Applause to Belgian designers Quinze & Milan. A prototype couch mash-up includes zippers, labels, and straps from classic Eastpak backpacks.

Foam Shoes

Ugly, awesome or ugly-awesome? You make the call on Native’s new sneaker, the Jefferson, a shoe made of EVA foam.

Review: CW-X Pro Tights

With its tights, CW-X promises a “suspension system for the hamstrings and quadriceps.” Our new writer and reviewer, Chelsey Gribbon, gave the tights a test…

Outside’s Online Fitness Plan

Outside magazine now offers online fitness plans. For a fee, you can get a comprehensive fitness regimen designed by “some of the world’s leading coaches…

Review: Canon G11

T.C. Worley, a professional photographer, gives an in-depth review of the Canon G11, a “point-and-shoot” camera that even a pro can love. (For the most…

Modulus Bike Lock

Double cables get it done! If you don’t need maximum security, but want maximum versatility, check out the Kryptonite Modulus 1010S.

‘Flea’ Bike Lights

The new Flea bike lights are among the smallest and most convenient commuting lights available.

‘Sacred To Many People’ charity

Wyoming climbing guide Frank Sanders once scaled Devils Tower 365 times in one year. Now, he’s promoting a charity to help Native Americans. The name:…

Trailer Treasure Hunt!

Finders keepers! Win an ultimate swag package from SylvanSport. The company has stocked one of its Go camp trailers with $14,000 worth of gear.

‘Cycling to Mars’ bike shoes

If you like Kanye West and his accompanying flash, heavy with multi-hues and European styling, Puma’s new Cycling to Mars shoes are the only game…

‘Anti-Energy’ Drink

“Unwind from the Grind” with an alcohol-free relaxation drink. Reviewer Stephen Krcmar finds out if there is better sleep through chemistry.

Bike Test in Patagonia

As part of Team GearJunkie.com in the Wenger Patagonian Race, Jason Magness tested the Ellsworth Truth mountain bike for almost 200 miles in the arid…

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