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Modified Ford Festiva Is Home, Office, Transport for Traveling Couple

Since 2009, Sam Salwei has lived in a 1988 Festiva. A solar panel on the roof gives power. The seats fold down into a bed.…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 29, 2013

Video: Obstacle Race Pits Marines Against Endurance Athletes

Two members of Team GearJunkie traveled East last month to compete in the “Extreme Wolverine,” an obstacle race held at Stratton Mountain in Vermont. This…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 09, 2013

Winner! ‘Day of the Knife’ Grand Prize

The votes are in. Much respect to Nick Gajewski of Chicago, our 2013 “Day of the Knife” Grand Prize winner!

Written by Stephen Regenold August 09, 2013

Red Bull ‘Illume’ is Best Adventure Photography Contest on Planet

The annual Illume photo competition wraps up this month. More than 28,000 images have been submitted thus far. Here’s a look at a few of…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 09, 2013

Today is ‘Day of the Knife!’

It’s the official Day of the Knife! For the past 30 days we’ve encouraged readers and knife junkies from around the world to contribute photos,…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 08, 2013

Future Gear! First Look at Outdoor Equipment for 2014

Want to see the best new gear for next year? GearJunkie got the scoop on some of the top gear coming to market at the…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 22, 2013

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘Tough as a Wolverine’ Photo Contest (50 Readers Will Win!)

We want to see your “animal” side! Send in your best outdoor adventure photos to enter our new contest, and we’ll pick 50 readers to…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 27, 2013

Tomahawk Test! Cold Steel, Spinning Blade, and Dead Tree Target

The whistle of a tomahawk twisting through the air, the solid sound of its head sticking into wood… few things are as satisfying as a…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 27, 2013

Dressed to Win: Tie-Wearing GJ Editor Dominates at ‘Brompton U.S. Champs’

Folding-bike brand Brompton Bicycle hosts an annual U.S. Championship, and this year it was held in GearJunkie’s home town of Minneapolis. The winner was an…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 23, 2013

Least-Fit in USA? Oklahoma City Ranks Unhealthiest Place to Live

With high levels of obesity, chronic disease and smoking (and less spending on parks and recreation facilities) Oklahoma City has been the “least fit” city…

Written by Sean McCoy June 19, 2013

High School Athletes Dominate in ‘Extreme Wolverine’ Obstacle Race

Obstacle races have become popular physical challenges across the country. We spoke with two winners from the high school division of the Extreme Wolverine Challenge…

Written by Sean McCoy June 17, 2013

Rivers of America Revealed in Fine Detail on new Vector Map

Talk about a watershed moment! These graphics, made by former Google engineer Nelson Minar, reveal every river system in the U.S.

Written by Stephen Regenold June 16, 2013

Outdoor World ‘Center of Universe’ found in Vail

If there’s a more core and authentic outdoors festival than the GoPro Mountain Games we haven’t yet found it. See our recap of the weekend…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 15, 2013

We Discovered the ‘Center Of The Outdoors Universe’

We’ve been around the world, to dozens of outdoors events, to expos and trade shows… but never before had we found what just might be…

Written by Patrick Murphy June 14, 2013

How To Win A ‘Mud Run’ Race

Crossing the finish line first shouldn’t be your priority in a mud run. Check out these tips to become a mud run “winner.”

Written by Sean McCoy June 13, 2013

AARP Wants More Bike Lanes on Roads with ‘Complete Streets’ initiative

Want more bike lanes? You’re not alone. The 40-million-member AARP calls for “multimodal transportation options” on roads, including more space for bikes.

Written by Sean McCoy June 11, 2013

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