Humu-humu-nuku-nuku-apua’a

That’s the name of a bike. . . Indeed, Kona’s Humu-humu-nuku-nuku-apua’a is a cruiser that retails for $349. Pic is below. It has a cromoly…

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ForbesTraveler.com — 21st-Century Camping

Want the scoop on Neiman Marcus’ new “TV Lantern”? How about feather beds made for the outback? Click to ForbesTraveler.com for a story I just…

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Black Diamond Rechargeable Uber-Headlamp

Black Diamond’s latest headlamp offering—the Icon model—has a 3-watt LED with 55 hours of burn time. Translation: Bright beam for a long time. To boot,…

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Welcome to THEGEARJUNKIE.com!

Today we officially launch with full access to the web site, including a vast archive of gear reviews, adventure-travel feature stories, interactive slideshows, and video…

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New York Times

My story on via ferrata climbing—see blog post below from 08/28/06—ran in New York Times today. Mike Santi, our Online Publisher, was on the front…

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Riverboarding Video

My column on riverboarding ran in today’s Seattle PI. See here: https://seattlepi.nwsource.com/getaways/284807_gearjunkie14.html Also, check out the video below. This is from “Ice” — the kind…

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Outdoor Industry Trends

In the take-it-for-what-it’s-worth file, the organizers of the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market trade show have identified a few “key trends” based on last month’s show…

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Teva Shoes (not sandals!)

Since 1984, when a Grand Canyon river guide invented a unique sport-oriented sandal with over-the-foot nylon straps, the Teva brand has been synonymous with open-toe…

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Holistic Fitness Gear

Metaphysics rarely intertwines with physical fitness. But the mixing of magic, muscle and mind is encouraged by a tiny subgenre of companies in the outdoors…

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Via Ferrata in Ogden

Last week I traveled to Ogden, Utah, on assignment for New York Times. My gig: Climb the nation’s newest via ferrata routes in Waterfall Canyon…

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OR Show, gear highlights

Mike Santi, Online Publisher of THEGEARJUNKIE.com, and I just returned from the OR Show in Salt Lake City. (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2006, if you’re…

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Yes, you can surf in Wyoming…

Surfer boys on the Snake River in Jackson, Wyo. Impressive! And he’s an “altruistic hedonist” (as per the voice-over…)

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Urban-skid-out-biker-kid-extraordinaire

(courtesy of www.howtoavoidthebummerlife.com via YouTube via some random upload from someone with too much time on their hands. . .)

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Wenger Uber-Knife

OK, now I’ve seen it all. . . You think your Swiss Army Knife is fat and packed with implements? Well, move over plastic toothpick…

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Quechua 2-Second Tent

Last week I reviewed three high-end tents made for minimalist hikers who need to go fast and light through the wilds. This week’s featured shelter,…

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Riverboarding

Just off Interstate Highway 70 in eastern Utah, in the steep topography north of its namesake town, the snaking Green River cuts a deep gorge…

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Primal Quest

Well, we lived. The Primal Quest was a battle to the death, at least some days. Temps as high as 110 degrees. Endless walking in…

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Ispo show highlights

As one of the world’s largest outdoors and fitness-sports exhibitions, Ispo brings together a diverse group of international companies to provide a peek at worldwide…

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‘Performance’ Flip-Flops

The proverbial flip-flop sandal just barely passes for a shoe. It offers little support and no toe protection. It’s made to be worn casually, for…

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Best Energy bars

My current obsession with adventure racing has me eating a lot of energy bars. Out in the woods, running and biking and bushwhacking for hours…

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