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Stephen Regenold

Sail the Arctic Seas: ‘Dream Trip’ Includes Fjords, Whales, Polar Bears, and More

Grab the rigging and haul up the sails. You’re about to embark on a trip to one of the most remote places on the planet.

Written by Stephen Regenold March 31, 2023

‘Mount Shopify’: Unusual First Ascent Becomes Most-Viewed Mountaineering Video Ever

There’s only one way to put it: The climbing video that’s breaking the internet right now concerns the first ascent of ‘Mount Shopify.’

Written by Stephen Regenold December 28, 2022

Dream Trip: Costa Rica Volcanoes, Rivers, and Beaches Tour

Beach, jungle, and volcanic landscapes guarantee a full immersion in adventure on this weeklong multisport trip.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 07, 2022

Inside GearJunkie’s 30-Hour Adventure Race: What It Took to Finish

Team GearJunkie biked, paddled, and trekked for 130-plus miles (for 28 hours straight!) to claim fourth place overall in the USARA National Championship adventure race.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 07, 2022

Drama on the Course: Adventure Racing Explained by YouTuber JimmyTheGiant

Deep wilderness and human drama are front and center in a new video highlighting the history of adventure racing.

Race Gear: Midseason Update From Team GearJunkie

With 100-plus hours of race time already on the books, GearJunkie reports on some key gear for this season.

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‘Unforgettable’ Film Documents Remote U.P. Bike Route

A bikepacking expedition in Michigan? Watch as this group traces an iconic route around the state’s remote Upper Peninsula.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 19, 2022

Adventure Racing: GearJunkie Named ‘Official Media Partner’ of USARA

After years of covering (and participating in) the sport, this year GearJunkie has been named the ‘official media partner’ for the U.S. Adventure Racing Association.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 05, 2022

Delica Like No Other: This 1988 Mitsubishi Might Be the Most Impressive Van Life Build Ever

A rare 1988 Mitsubishi Delica has hundreds of custom features and modifications — maybe more than any other van of its kind in the world.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 08, 2021

Mandatory Gear: Adventure Racing National Championships

Team GearJunkie competed in a National Championship event that required 30 hours of wilderness navigation and a kit of specialized gear.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 26, 2021

Ford Transit Adventure Van: GearJunkie’s Ultimate Custom Build

A custom GearJunkie van has been years in dreaming. In 2020, we put our plans down and contacted Vandoit to bring our adventure dream vehicle…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 16, 2021

Treadmill Training: Why I Became a ‘Virtual Coach’ Convert

A trail runner finds sage advice in a virtual-coaching program from iFit. It changed his view of what a session on a treadmill screen can…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 08, 2021

GearJunkie Joins Forces to Launch AllGear Media Group

GearJunkie, Bikerumor, Switchback Travel, AutoWise, iRunFar, and more unite under the ‘AllGear’ banner to create a media group focused on the outdoors, new products, active…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 25, 2021

‘Circular’ Thinking, Sustainable Design Kick Off Eco Flip-Flop From KEEN

A new sandal-making process harvests the waste of one shoe and makes it into another.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 09, 2020

A Greener Igloo: Bio-Plastic, New Foam From Cooler Giant

New materials, better foam, and ‘plastic’ coolers that can biodegrade represent a new eco-ethos at the massive cooler brand.

Written by Stephen Regenold March 09, 2020

Next Big Shoe? All-Foam OOFOS Footwear Reboots for 2020

Nine years ago, OOFOS launched with a new kind of all-foam sandal made for the outdoors and beyond. The brand is doubling down to try…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 14, 2020

How I Stay Fit: Founder & Publisher Stephen Regenold

From climbing mountains to running marathons, a job at GearJunkie requires a solid level of fitness. Our ‘How I Stay Fit’ series profiles editors and…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 29, 2020

Askov Finlayson ‘Climate Positive’ Parka Warms You, Not the Planet

Askov Finlayson set out a year ago to build a new kind of winter coat. A “one winter guarantee” lets a customer wear the parka…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 10, 2019

Running the New York City Marathon? Here’s What to Expect

The TCS New York City Marathon, which takes place this weekend, is among the biggest endurance-sports competitions in the world. The founder of GearJunkie ran…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 31, 2019

New GORE-TEX: Stretch and More Coming in 2020

An industry-standard outerwear fabric will get an upgrade next year. GearJunkie was on site in Canada for a launch and early test of 2020 GORE-TEX…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 30, 2019

Fastest Barefoot Shoe? Xero ‘Speed Force’ Review

Xero notes it’s the brand’s ‘lightest, most minimalist, closest-to-barefoot performance shoe yet.’ It weighs about 5.8 ounces in a men’s size 9 and has a…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 11, 2019

Hardest Single-Day MTB Race in America? Meet the Marji Gesick

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula hosts what many claim is the most difficult mountain bike race in America, if not the world. An average DNF rate of…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 09, 2019

Viathon: Walmart’s $6,000 Mountain Bike Put to Test

Viathon Bicycles made waves at its launch earlier this year as a premium bike brand incubated under an unlikely source. We tested the brand’s top-end…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 13, 2019

Hipcamp $25 Million Funding Is ‘Vote of Confidence’ in the Outdoors

Rare for a company in the outdoor industry, Silicon Valley has jumped on Hipcamp, investing significant funding rounds and bringing the brand’s value north of…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 01, 2019

10 Rules for Running With Your Dog

After running thousands of collective miles with his dog over the years, GearJunkie’s Stephen Regenold offers these tips to get the most out of training…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 25, 2019

Altra Vanish XC Review: Fast Off-Road Racer

A new spikeless cross-country shoe from Altra hits the trifecta of performance, comfort, and speed. The company punts on subtle (but effective) design tweaks to…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 24, 2019

New Balance FuelCell Rebel Review: Fast, Futuristic Running Shoe

The 2019 FuelCell line promises a better (and faster) running experience. We tested the first shoe released from this New Balance line, the FuelCell Rebel.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 01, 2019

YETI Launches Charleston Store, Aims at National Expansion

Known first for its coolers, YETI is growing as a mass-market consumer company. It plans to open stores across America that ‘immerse customers in the…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 14, 2019

DJI Unveils ‘Osmo’ Action Camera, Sights Set on GoPro Market

The DJI Osmo Action Camera looks like a GoPro. That is until you notice the small color screen near the lens on the front of…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 15, 2019

Patagonia Launches ‘Hose-Down’ Industrial Apparel to Fight Off Mud, Grime, Blood

Known for its outdoor recreation products, this spring Patagonia adds hefty waterproof apparel to its workwear line. The Hose-Down jacket and bibs aim to protect…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 02, 2019

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