Outdoor

Really? ‘Zombie Apocalypse’ backpack Kit

We are unclear about the fascination with the walking dead and the end of the world. Either way, this week there debuts yet another “Zombie…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 25, 2013

Fix a Zipper, Make a ‘Beer Can’ hat. Follow these Tips.

Want to learn how to make a hat out of duct tape and a beer can? How about replace a sleeping bag zipper? In this…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling September 19, 2012

‘Faster, Lighter’ Mountainsmith Pack for 2013

A fair deal at $129, this to-be-released backpacking model from Mountainsmith promises to catch attention for next season. We got a first look at the…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 12, 2012

Backpacking 101: Wilderness Class with Andrew Skurka

Last month, our intern set off on her first guided backpacking trip to the Porcupine Mountains of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Here are a few tips…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling September 11, 2012

Top 10 ‘Weekend Warrior’ Photos

From ice caves to Grand Teton National Park, here are the Top 10 reader photo submissions for this week’s installment of our “Weekend Warrior” feature.

Written by Patrick Murphy September 10, 2012

Destination: Conundrum Hot Springs

Hot springs of the American West range from the pristine to the skeezy. Happy to report our recent trip to popular Conundrum Springs near Aspen…

Written by Sean McCoy September 04, 2012

Hiking Boots go Minimal, Get Weird

The trend of minimal footwear is not lost on hiking boot manufacturers. After years of boots getting lighter and more flexible, a few companies are…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 16, 2012

‘Coke Can’ Stove gives Light Weight but Weak Heat

Yep, people do actually make camping stoves out of soda cans. There’s even a mass-produced option, which our writer tested out (to somewhat underwhelming results)…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 24, 2012

‘Bells and Whistles’ Backpack Humps a Large Load

Uber-engineered the German way, the AirContact packs from Deuter GmbH have all the features you need to haul gear on big trips into the wilds,…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 23, 2012

‘Barefoot Boots’ new Trend at Merrell

The barefoot craze has made its way to hiking boots. Merrell will offer multiple “barefoot-influenced” boot models with lighter weights and low-drop, flexible builds beginning…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 18, 2012

Kayaks, Waterfalls, Fjords: A Norway Pictorial

Think of any cliché of wilderness beauty and it’s nearly certain to fit in with the fjord region of Norway. Last month, our writer took…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 06, 2012

Iceland and ECCO Shoes: High-Latitude Trip

Iceland! This week, a GearJunkie editor jetted to Reykjavík for some high-latitude adventure + to see the debut of a new footwear line from Danish…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 07, 2012

Grand Canyoneering: First Descents Into Uncharted Slots

“Out of the bright light and into the dark — once we pulled the rope we were committed to going down.” That’s a snippet from…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 29, 2012

Father of GearJunkie, Age 63, Treks 96 miles Thru Badlands

This week, Chuck Regenold, age 63 and the father of GearJunkie editor Stephen Regenold, hiked the 96-mile Maah Daah Hey Trail in western North Dakota’s…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 17, 2012

Into the Depths: Canyoneering ‘Gravel Canyon’

A three-day canyon descent in Utah provided an optimal gear test venue for our writer, who shouldered a 50-pound pack to climb down, crawl, stem,…

Written by Sean McCoy May 03, 2012

Launch! ‘Off The Map’ Video Series

The adventure is on! This year, the GearJunkie crew heads “off the map” to iconic outdoor destinations around North America. Follow us on an exclusive…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 16, 2012

GearJunkie Crew Back From ‘Lost Coast’

Sore, soggy, and a bit wind-burnt in the face from constant north-blowing gales, the GearJunkie team is back from California and an adventure on the…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 23, 2012

GearJunkie Off-Grid on ‘Lost Coast’

GearJunkie is going off the grid. This week, to film the first episode of a new video series, a few of us here at GearJunkie…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 19, 2012

Ersatz Outdoors: Hike National Parks on Your Computer Screen

A website unveiled this week at the South by Southwest Interactive Conference lets you “hike” more than 300 miles of trails on your computer screen.…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 16, 2012

Hydration Hack: Converter Turns Disposable Bottles into ‘Bladders’

Screw on your Coke bottle and hook up the hose. The JetFlow is a simple threaded converter that comes with three feet of hose and…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 01, 2012

Rare Handcrafted Pocketknife is Sleek, Not Cheap

No type-o, this pocketknife, sold on boutique Kaufmann Mercantile, costs an astonishing $330! But for that cost you get a rare handmade piece in an…

Written by T.C. Worley February 22, 2012

Intelligent Illumination? Headlamp ‘Self-Adjusts’ its Beam

The Petzl NAO, a new headlamp, uses sensors to adjust its beam “instantly and automatically” depending on what you’re looking at. GearJunkie got a sneak…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 19, 2012

Push Button and Go! No-Fuss GPS Tracker

As GPS devices come, we’ve not found a simpler or less expensive product than the AMOD Data Logger. Made originally for photographers looking to track…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 06, 2012

Tiny UV Light ‘Wand’ Destroys Microbes in Bad Water

Suspect water? Zap viruses and protozoa like giardia and cryptosporidium to provide “germ-free” H20 with this new and miniaturized (and rechargeable!) SteriPEN device.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 23, 2011

‘Fast & Light’ Backpacking Gear put to Test

Gear Junkie editor Stephen Regenold breaks down the equipment he used on a recent “fast and light” hike in New York’s Catskill Mountains. Carbon trekking…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 30, 2011

Video: ‘Fast & Light’ Gear Episode

Foot lube, a titanium spork, boots, trekking poles, and an ultra-light pack. These are a few of the items highlighted in our latest “Fast &…

Written by November 23, 2011

Wooden Hiking Stick Review

Long live the humble hiking stick! Brazo’s Walking Sticks of Waco, Texas, makes a range of trek-ready wooden staffs. We give the company’s Twisted Oak…

Written by T.C. Worley November 15, 2011

Large and Light: Granite Gear ‘Crown’ Pack

Lightweight yet rugged and large, the to-be-released Crown 60 is set for fully-geared weekend backpacking trips or minimalists who are loaded with the bulk of…

Written by T.C. Worley November 08, 2011

Interview with a Bear: Grylls on Survivalism, Knives, and Rabbit Snares

British survivalist star Bear Grylls of “Man vs. Wild” television fame has a namesake line of knives and survival products made by Gerber Legendary Blades.…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 03, 2011

Video: ‘Hardest Hike in the East’

Our third video episode this fall on fast-and-light adventure debuts today. The video, “The Hardest Hiking Trail in the East,” covers a journey that starts…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 28, 2011

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