Patagonia Race Report #8

The race and all scheduled events are now over. This morning a large chunk of the teams are already on their long journey home. The…

Written by T.C. Worley

Cannondale Simon

Cannondale is pushing the limits of suspension technology with Simon, an electronic suspension system that senses the terrain and instantly adjusts the damping.

Written by Stephen Regenold

Winter Camping Gear Test – Part 1

Any winter camping trip is an exercise in gear choices. Snowshoes, skis, what will you do for shelter, what temperature should you prepare for? When…

Written by

Patagonian Race Update

I’m writing from a hostel that faces the Bay of Beagle in Puerto Williams, Chile. I just had a breakfast of cheese and avacado on…

Written by

Patagonian Race Report #7

I am currently sitting in Puerto WIlliams, Chile. The race is almost over. Team Japan is still on the course, but all other teams have…

Written by

Patagonian Race Report #6

The rushing white noise of the creek beside my tent was drowned by the thumping of an approaching helicopter. I unzipped the door just in…

Written by

Aether High-end Outerwear

Two film producers launched a high-end outerwear company targeted at people who want high fashion and high function and aren’t afraid to pay for it.

Written by Stephen Regenold

Patagonian Race Report #5

The rushing white noise of the creek beside my tent was drowned by the thumping of an approaching helicopter. I unzipped the door just in…

Written by

Patagonian Race Report #4

This morning as I awoke from a hard sleep, I stepped from my tent home next to a rushing creek, stretched arms wide and squinted…

Written by

Patagonian Race Report #3

So far, the pace of the race is faster than expected. During the night, all teams, except one, made it through checkpoint #3. CP #3…

Written by

Q&A: Gretchen Bleiler

With countless medals and accolades to her name, professional snowboarder Gretchen Bleiler heads to the Olympics as one of the athletes expected to rip in…

Written by Stephen Regenold

Niner Air 9 Carbon

As its second foray into carbon fiber, Niner’s Air 9 Carbon is a 2.8-pound 29er with completely original components.

Written by Stephen Regenold

GoLite Lime Lites

Disguised as a semi-formal set of kicks, the GoLite Lime Lites can easily transport you from work, to the trail and then to the bar.

Written by Stephen Regenold

Patagonian Race Report #2

To say that today has been an eventful day does not nearly begin to hint at what has gone down.

Written by

Q&A: Naturally Bamboo

In light of the recent FTC warnings, we asked April Femrite, owner of Minnesota-based Naturally Bamboo, a few questions about the bamboo industry and how…

Written by Stephen Regenold

Greenwashing hits outdoor apparel

The Federal Trade Commission warned 78 companies that they must stop falsely advertising apparel as being bamboo or risk being sued. After all, mislabeling clothes…

Written by Stephen Regenold

Boba Kid Carrier

Boba carriers, manufactured by an outdoor-gear company in Boulder, let you hike or even slowly run with a kid on back.

Written by Stephen Regenold

Patagonian Race Video

Here is the official preview video for the 2010 Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race, a nine-day event that Team Gear Junkie begins in one week!

Written by

Down Puffy Jackets

The Flex Jacket from Sierra Designs and the Rab Microlight Alpine Jacket are puffys of different types, though both equally cozy in the snow. This…

Written by Stephen Regenold

Craft Winter Apparel

This winter, for running and skiing, I have been testing two Craft products. This is my review on the Swedish-made tights and top.

Written by Stephen Regenold

Tents for Haiti

Haiti’s homeless are in desperate need of shelter. Outdoors organizations are creating tent drives to get used tarps and tents to thousands in need.

Written by Stephen Regenold

OR Show: Wrap-Up 2010

Six days. Five Gear Junkie partners and contributors. A ski day. Thousands of products to look over and investigate. Here is our wrap of the…

Written by Stephen Regenold

Subscribe Now

Get adventure news and gear reviews in your inbox!