Technology

Backpack Bike: Foldable Scooter for Hike-In Rides

“Hike up the mountain, and bike back down.” That’s the promise with this to-be-released bike from Ortovox, a foldable all-terrain set of wheels made to…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 15, 2011

Mean, Green ‘EcoGroomer’ Machine

Are you a resort skier concerned about the immense amounts of fuel and energy used for snowmaking, grooming, heating lodges, and running lifts to make…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 14, 2011

Climbers Soon To Trust Life To Magnets

A line of new carabiners from Black Diamond Equipment will use “magnetic fields” instead of screw gates or spring-loaded sleeves to lock shut.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 13, 2011

Test: Electronic Muscle Stimulation System

Gel pads and electro-therapy? Yes, this is an unusual product. Gear Junkie writer tests an “As Seen on TV” electro-therapy device made for athletic recovery.

Written by T.C. Worley July 11, 2011

Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc ‘Virtual Race’

New Facebook app lets you virtually run the 166KM Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc race plus sign up for swag and a potential trip to Chamonix.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 07, 2011

Preview: Olympus E-P3 Camera

Gear Junkie gets a first look at the just-unveiled Olympus Pen E-P3 digital rangefinder camera. A few industry “firsts” and elegant looks define the unique…

Written by T.C. Worley June 30, 2011

‘Magic Gel’ Protective Case

The promise: Protect your iPad or notebook computer with a special foam that “freezes up” into a protective shell on impact. G-Form’s unique cases borrow…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 29, 2011

Field Test: SPOT Connect with Smartphone

Among an arsenal of stay-in-contact communication devices, the SPOT Connect is unique. The small device links to a smartphone to provide a connection to a…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 23, 2011

High on Argon: Q&A with Founder of Inflatable Jacket Company

Handheld cartridge air pumps are usually reserved for bike tires. But Utah-based Klymit thinks it’s found a better way to insulate jackets and sleeping pads…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 21, 2011

Stingrays and Pixie Dust: Columbia Sportswear 2012 Product Peek

Last night, at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, amid dinosaur bones and live stingrays undulating in a shallow pool, Columbia Sportswear previewed…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 15, 2011

Two-Way Satellite GPS Communicator

Treading in uncharted technological territory between a satellite phone, a GPS unit, and a SPOT device, an upcoming product from DeLorme promises two-way communication via…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 13, 2011

Quick-Draw Camera Belt

This belt holster system gives photographic cowboys a new and faster way to transport a camera while on the go. Our resident writer/photographer, T.C. Worley,…

Written by T.C. Worley June 10, 2011

Power Pack: Equal to 70,000 Batteries!

Need off-the-grid energy? Our writer, a professional photographer and adventurer, conducted a long-term test of Goal Zero’s portable solar power kit, the Sherpa 120, which…

Written by T.C. Worley June 08, 2011

F-Stop: Adventure Camera Backpack

Founded by a group of working adventure-photographers, F-Stop is a pack company that markets to photojournalists as well as serious amateur shooters. Our resident adventure…

Written by T.C. Worley June 03, 2011

$99 ‘Rear Red Blinky’ Bike Light

Dedicated riders of the night might consider Light & Motion’s pricey — but high-performing! — new Vis 180 bike light. Our writer gives the USB-chargeable…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 30, 2011

Torture Test: Olympus ‘Tough’ Cameras

We ran one Olympus camera over with a mountain bike. A small boy taped another one to a skateboard to record. This torture test pushed…

Written by T.C. Worley May 24, 2011

iPad App: Outside Mag Buyer’s Guide

Are you a gear junkie as well as an iPad addict? For all your gear-research needs, Outside Magazine this week unveils its “Outside Magazine Buyer’s…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 18, 2011

Review: Oakley’s Titanium Frames

Gear Junkie gets fitted for new Rx glasses frames, the titanium-alloy Deringer by Oakley, which are made for activity as well as wear in everyday…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 29, 2011

Test: VIO Helmet Cam

Tough and versatile, VIO products are touted as premium offerings in the category of the helmet cam. Our writer took the company’s new POV.HD model…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 26, 2011

LCD ‘BacPac’ for Helmet Camera

GoPro’s BacPac LCD screen attachment, a long-awaited upgrade, lets helmet-cam users see what they’re shooting before they ever press “record.”

Written by T.C. Worley April 21, 2011

Outside ‘Gear of the Year’

In its next issue, due on newsstands at the end of this month, Outside magazine will announce the Summer 2011 winners of its Gear of…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 17, 2011

Silicone-Tipped Sports Earphones

Custom sizes, medical-grade silicone tips, and a “sweat-proof” design make Yurbuds among the most unique sports earphones available. Gear Junkie gives them a test.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 13, 2011

Suunto ‘Everest’ Watch

Climb Mount Everest 20 times and Suunto might make a watch for you. That’s the case with a new model made in honor of Apa…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 12, 2011

Test: Adidas ‘Do-All’ Shades

They cost $325. They come with a detachable nose cover and a siliconized “head strap.” Meet the strange and amazingly versatile Terrex Pro sunglasses from…

Written by T.C. Worley April 05, 2011

Thule’s $20k Gear Box

Even rich guys need to haul gear! Thule and Sweden-based Koenigsegg Automotive have partnered to make a roof-top box for the Agera R, a car…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 18, 2011

‘Best in Show’ awards (part II)

Part II of Gear Junkie’s “Best in Show” series highlights top products from the Outdoor Retailer trade show and includes touchscreen gloves, an alpine “smock”…

Written by January 26, 2011

‘Best in Show’ awards (part I)

The twice-annual Outdoor Retailer trade show, held in Salt Lake City, is an exhibition of the best outdoors equipment in the world. Gear Junkie offers…

Written by January 24, 2011

OR Trade Show: 2011 Teaser

The Gear Junkie crew is off to Utah this week and the twice-annual Outdoor Retailer trade show. Here’s a quick visual tour of a few…

Written by January 17, 2011

Gadgets Galore! CES Trade Show Report

Gadgets and tech gear as far as the eye can see! That’s what Gear Junkie got this past weekend in Las Vegas at the CES…

Written by January 10, 2011

Smartphone with Satellite Link

The new SPOT Connect product promises to “turn smartphones into personal one-way satellite communicators.”

Written by January 04, 2011

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