The Gear Junkie : Gear Review Archive
The Gear Review Archive contains hundreds of outdoor product reviews -- tents, backpacks, mountain bikes, knives, energy bars, flashlights, wetsuits, headlamps, kayaks, travel luggage, and footwear of all kind, just to name a few. All reviews were written by Stephen Regenold; they originally appeared in his nationally-syndicated newspaper column, The Gear Junkie.
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SPOT Satellite Messenger
J.L. Darling Rite in the Rain paper
Workout Wear Test 2008
Timberland Rime Ridge
AT Ski Setup
Kahtoola MICROSpikes
Arc'teryx Alpha LT Jacket
Gear Preview -- Novara Bikes 2008
Nau Go-More-Pile Jacket
Adventure Lights
Book Review -- "Backcountry Skiing"
iPod and iPhone Trail Maps
New Kelty Packs A'Comin' This Spring
Enforcer Ice Glove (with magic gel!)
Wintertime Trail Runners (2008)
BPA in the News
Spyder's $2,000 Ski Suit
Glacier Gloves
OR Winter Market Update #1
OR Winter Market Update #2
OR Winter Market Update #3
Cache Lake Camping Food
Vibram Five Fingers
Winter Bike Commuting - 10 Tips To Ride Safe
J.L. Darling Rite in the Rain paper
Workout Wear Test 2008
Timberland Rime Ridge
AT Ski Setup
Kahtoola MICROSpikes
Arc'teryx Alpha LT Jacket
Gear Preview -- Novara Bikes 2008
Nau Go-More-Pile Jacket
Adventure Lights
Book Review -- "Backcountry Skiing"
iPod and iPhone Trail Maps
New Kelty Packs A'Comin' This Spring
Enforcer Ice Glove (with magic gel!)
Wintertime Trail Runners (2008)
BPA in the News
Spyder's $2,000 Ski Suit
Glacier Gloves
OR Winter Market Update #1
OR Winter Market Update #2
OR Winter Market Update #3
Cache Lake Camping Food
Vibram Five Fingers
Winter Bike Commuting - 10 Tips To Ride Safe
2007 Gear Of The Year Awards
Gear Junkie Top 10 Adventures of 2007
Brave Soldier Skin Care Products
Book Review: White Heat
Gracie's Gear Sports Bra
Gear Review: Polar RS800GS Multisport Training System (Watch)
Rick Steves Travel Gear
Chariot Cougar Stroller
Outdoors Clothing Coming of Age, part 1
Outdoors Clothing Coming of Age, part 2
Good Coffee In The Outdoors - Java Juice
Book Review: Bike For Life
Gear Test at the END-AR Part 1
Gear Test at the END-AR Part 2
SteriPen Adventurer
Terrasoles Apres Anything Footwear
Clip Shot Camera Holder
Zinetic Pocket Slippers
The Stick
Inov-8 Race Pro 12 Pack
Adventure Medical Kits SOL Pak
Numa Tactical Shades - The Unbreakable Sunglass
Guyot Designs Splashguard
Gear Review: Messenger Bags
Guyot Squishy Bowl
Inov-8 Debrisoc
Brooks T5 Racer Shoe
Cloggens Shoes
BOB Ironman Sport Utility Stroller Review
Center-Mounted Child Bike Seats Review
Gregory Z22 Backpack Review
Inov-8 Debrisoc Column
Adventure Medical Kits (Thermo-Lite 2 Bivvy; Heatsheets Bivvy)
Single-Speed Bike Trend - Kona Paddy Wagon Column
Newton Running Gravity Shoe Column
The Adventure Wristwatch (Highgear, Wenger)
Digital HERO 3 camera review
River Shoes (Keen and Mion)
Eagles Nest Outfitters Hammocks Review
Quick Sight LLC Tandem Spotter
eVent fabrics overview
Field Test -- Mount Shasta Climb
Inov-8 F-Lite 250 Review
The Bedroll Protector Review
BigFoot Gear Bag
Otter Products Rugged Laptop Carrying Case
Gorilla Tape from Gorilla Glue Company
Low-Top Hikers
Backcountry.com Cairn Fleece Jacket
DIY Energy Bars
Salomon S-Lab XA Pro 3
Eds Wilderness Systems Ski Pulk
Atomic Snoop Daddy ski
Stanley Outdoor 20oz. Food Jar
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2007 - Top 10 Product Picks
Margarita flavor Clif Shot Bloks
Custom footbeds
Kahtoola FLIGHTsystem
Lake Cycling Winter Biking Boots
Winter Biking Tops
Gear Junkie Top 10 Adventures of 2007
Brave Soldier Skin Care Products
Book Review: White Heat
Gracie's Gear Sports Bra
Gear Review: Polar RS800GS Multisport Training System (Watch)
Rick Steves Travel Gear
Chariot Cougar Stroller
Outdoors Clothing Coming of Age, part 1
Outdoors Clothing Coming of Age, part 2
Good Coffee In The Outdoors - Java Juice
Book Review: Bike For Life
Gear Test at the END-AR Part 1
Gear Test at the END-AR Part 2
SteriPen Adventurer
Terrasoles Apres Anything Footwear
Clip Shot Camera Holder
Zinetic Pocket Slippers
The Stick
Inov-8 Race Pro 12 Pack
Adventure Medical Kits SOL Pak
Numa Tactical Shades - The Unbreakable Sunglass
Guyot Designs Splashguard
Gear Review: Messenger Bags
Guyot Squishy Bowl
Inov-8 Debrisoc
Brooks T5 Racer Shoe
Cloggens Shoes
BOB Ironman Sport Utility Stroller Review
Center-Mounted Child Bike Seats Review
Gregory Z22 Backpack Review
Inov-8 Debrisoc Column
Adventure Medical Kits (Thermo-Lite 2 Bivvy; Heatsheets Bivvy)
Single-Speed Bike Trend - Kona Paddy Wagon Column
Newton Running Gravity Shoe Column
The Adventure Wristwatch (Highgear, Wenger)
Digital HERO 3 camera review
River Shoes (Keen and Mion)
Eagles Nest Outfitters Hammocks Review
Quick Sight LLC Tandem Spotter
eVent fabrics overview
Field Test -- Mount Shasta Climb
Inov-8 F-Lite 250 Review
The Bedroll Protector Review
BigFoot Gear Bag
Otter Products Rugged Laptop Carrying Case
Gorilla Tape from Gorilla Glue Company
Low-Top Hikers
Backcountry.com Cairn Fleece Jacket
DIY Energy Bars
Salomon S-Lab XA Pro 3
Eds Wilderness Systems Ski Pulk
Atomic Snoop Daddy ski
Stanley Outdoor 20oz. Food Jar
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2007 - Top 10 Product Picks
Margarita flavor Clif Shot Bloks
Custom footbeds
Kahtoola FLIGHTsystem
Lake Cycling Winter Biking Boots
Winter Biking Tops
What is a frontpack?
Puffy Down Jackets
Füritechnics - knife sharpener
Gear of the Year Awards 2006
Holiday Gift Guide 2006
WeatherNow console
Metal Water Bottles
Petzl E+LITE survival headlamp
Prescription Action Eyewear
Original Energy Drinks/Java Juice, Yerba Mate
nuun Hydration Tablets
REI Wheeled Adventure Luggage
Gel-Bot water/gel bottle
Off-trail running/Inov-8 Mudclaw
Heart-rate Monitor Watches
Teva Shoes (not sandals!)
Holistic Fitness Gear
C.A.M.P. lightweight climbing gear
Quechua 2-Second Tent
Riverboarding
Gear Review : Map extravaganza 2006
Ispo show highlights
Performance Flip-Flops
New knives! (Buck Sirus; Wenger Evolution S)
Energy bars, the quantitative view
Primal Quest gear, part III: Water sports
Primal Quest gear, part II: Biking
Primal Quest gear, part I: Trekking
Energy bar musings, 2006
Adventure bikes
Gregory Mountain Products, Traction series
Kid carrier backpacks
Thule Load & Go gear organizers
Co-Motion Streaker; Fixed-Gear Bikes
Bic Sport fold-in-half Yakka kayak
Minimalist tents -- Nemo, Mandatory Gear, Big Sky Intl.
The Adventure Eating Diet
Summertime kid gear
Adventure Medical Kits Survival Pak
SureFire flashlights
Mora Knives
Red OXX Carry-Ons
Sea to Summit waterproof gear bags
Aquapac -- waterproof gear containers
National Geographic Maps, TOPO! State Series
Winter camping equipment -- sleep gear
Outdoor Retailer trade show Winter Market 2006, gear highlights
Wool base layer test
Cold-weather cycling jackets
Puffy Down Jackets
Füritechnics - knife sharpener
Gear of the Year Awards 2006
Holiday Gift Guide 2006
WeatherNow console
Metal Water Bottles
Petzl E+LITE survival headlamp
Prescription Action Eyewear
Original Energy Drinks/Java Juice, Yerba Mate
nuun Hydration Tablets
REI Wheeled Adventure Luggage
Gel-Bot water/gel bottle
Off-trail running/Inov-8 Mudclaw
Heart-rate Monitor Watches
Teva Shoes (not sandals!)
Holistic Fitness Gear
C.A.M.P. lightweight climbing gear
Quechua 2-Second Tent
Riverboarding
Gear Review : Map extravaganza 2006
Ispo show highlights
Performance Flip-Flops
New knives! (Buck Sirus; Wenger Evolution S)
Energy bars, the quantitative view
Primal Quest gear, part III: Water sports
Primal Quest gear, part II: Biking
Primal Quest gear, part I: Trekking
Energy bar musings, 2006
Adventure bikes
Gregory Mountain Products, Traction series
Kid carrier backpacks
Thule Load & Go gear organizers
Co-Motion Streaker; Fixed-Gear Bikes
Bic Sport fold-in-half Yakka kayak
Minimalist tents -- Nemo, Mandatory Gear, Big Sky Intl.
The Adventure Eating Diet
Summertime kid gear
Adventure Medical Kits Survival Pak
SureFire flashlights
Mora Knives
Red OXX Carry-Ons
Sea to Summit waterproof gear bags
Aquapac -- waterproof gear containers
National Geographic Maps, TOPO! State Series
Winter camping equipment -- sleep gear
Outdoor Retailer trade show Winter Market 2006, gear highlights
Wool base layer test
Cold-weather cycling jackets
Ice climbing equipment
Cold-weather cycling wear
Hydracare water bladder cleaning kits
Seattle Sports Company CrossBreed Dry Pack 1500
Davis Instruments Knot-a-Bag
Professional Bike fitting
Mora knives
Inov-8 mountain running shoes
Ironman wrap-up, or The Gear Junkie gets the flu
Ironman Swim
Jetboil stove, accessories
Outdoor Research Zealot jacket
The Thumb Compass
Sandals Summer 2005 (Keen, Chaco
ProBar energy bar
Ironman Run
Johnson Outdoors, boat roundup
Ironman -- Bike section
Car Camping Tents (Kelty, Paha Que, Hilleberg)
Ex Officio Buzz Off clothing
Brunton SolarRoll
Adventure racing shoes (Salomon, Nike, Adidas, Montrail)
Campfire accoutrements
Map Tools -- UTM, Silva Distance Gauge
Hydration bottle health -- polycarbonate polemics
Single-speed bike conversion
REI Flash -- Ultra-Light Backpack
Nordic Walking
Mountainsmith Road Trippin’ Series
The Gear Junkie Ubercycle
Schoeller NanoSphere magic fabric
Bike helmets -- Bell, Uvex, Louis Garneau
Eco fabrics -- Hemp, Organic Cotton, Wool, Bamboo
Performance apparel -- CW-X, Under Armour
Defeet custom socks
Pacsafe Daysafe security backpack
Princeton Tec Bike Lights
Rail Riders, Mountain Hardware, Arborwear, Mountain Khakis
Sports earphones (audio)
Inka pen
Brunton GreenHeat flammable canisters
Canon EOS 20D digital camera
Volkl Supersport Superspeed ski; Tecnica Diablo Fire boot
Ibex wool clothing
Base layer test (long johns)
Ski Goggles -- Julbo Excel & Zeal Detonator
Yakima PowderHound SE ski rack
Cold-weather cycling wear
Hydracare water bladder cleaning kits
Seattle Sports Company CrossBreed Dry Pack 1500
Davis Instruments Knot-a-Bag
Professional Bike fitting
Mora knives
Inov-8 mountain running shoes
Ironman wrap-up, or The Gear Junkie gets the flu
Ironman Swim
Jetboil stove, accessories
Outdoor Research Zealot jacket
The Thumb Compass
Sandals Summer 2005 (Keen, Chaco
ProBar energy bar
Ironman Run
Johnson Outdoors, boat roundup
Ironman -- Bike section
Car Camping Tents (Kelty, Paha Que, Hilleberg)
Ex Officio Buzz Off clothing
Brunton SolarRoll
Adventure racing shoes (Salomon, Nike, Adidas, Montrail)
Campfire accoutrements
Map Tools -- UTM, Silva Distance Gauge
Hydration bottle health -- polycarbonate polemics
Single-speed bike conversion
REI Flash -- Ultra-Light Backpack
Nordic Walking
Mountainsmith Road Trippin’ Series
The Gear Junkie Ubercycle
Schoeller NanoSphere magic fabric
Bike helmets -- Bell, Uvex, Louis Garneau
Eco fabrics -- Hemp, Organic Cotton, Wool, Bamboo
Performance apparel -- CW-X, Under Armour
Defeet custom socks
Pacsafe Daysafe security backpack
Princeton Tec Bike Lights
Rail Riders, Mountain Hardware, Arborwear, Mountain Khakis
Sports earphones (audio)
Inka pen
Brunton GreenHeat flammable canisters
Canon EOS 20D digital camera
Volkl Supersport Superspeed ski; Tecnica Diablo Fire boot
Ibex wool clothing
Base layer test (long johns)
Ski Goggles -- Julbo Excel & Zeal Detonator
Yakima PowderHound SE ski rack
Outdoor Hats -- OR Gear, EMS, Dr. Shade
Indigo SlipNot ski poles
Business shoe hybrids -- Timberland, Birkenstock, Merrell
National Geographic Road Atlas
Outdoors Luggage -- Eagle Creek, Patagonia, Victorinox
Zip It Gear -- Socks with zippers!
Kona bikes: Jake the Snake, Unit
Multi-tools -- Buck, Leatherman, Victorinox
Hydropel sports ointment
Bushnell NightHawk -- See-in-the-dark device
Oakley Prescription Eyeglasses
Squeaky Cheeks body lube powder
Sherpak Elite -- Car-top carrier
Garmin Geko 301 GPS device
Gerber LED lights
Shimano M120 bike shoes
Personal Oxygen System -- BetterThanAir
Outdoor T-shirts
Princeton Tec Corona headlamp
Mares diving equipment -- snorkeling, SCUBA
Trail runners 2004 -- Montrail, La Sportiva, Vasque
Metolius Safe Climbing Gear
Bike accessories -- REI, Blackurn, Pedro's, Kryptonite
Freebord X-80
Wenonah canoes
MyTopo.com
Trail Blazer Camp Saws
Mandatory Gear -- Adventure Racing gear
Specialty Backpacks -- Indigo, Gregory, Mountainsmith
Monoculars -- Bushnell, Minox
Bob Trailers Ibex
Rocky Mounts Noose -- Bike Rack
Marin Rocky Ridge mountain bike
Highpointing -- Silva, Maptech, Mountaineers Books
ACR Survival Gear
Portable Camp Tables
RailRiders Eco-Mesh Shirt
Kahtoola KTS crampons
XC ski gear -- Fischer, Toko
REI Winter Ridge Nordic Jacket
Snowshoes -- Atlas, Grivel, MSR
Life-Link -- Guide Ultra-Light trek/ski pole
Watchful Eye Designs ALOKSAK bags
World's Best Winter Mitts
Montrail Bivouac Booties -- "Technical Slippers"
World's Best Winter Hat
Free Spirit Outfitter -- Deluxe Skijor Package
Indigo SlipNot ski poles
Business shoe hybrids -- Timberland, Birkenstock, Merrell
National Geographic Road Atlas
Outdoors Luggage -- Eagle Creek, Patagonia, Victorinox
Zip It Gear -- Socks with zippers!
Kona bikes: Jake the Snake, Unit
Multi-tools -- Buck, Leatherman, Victorinox
Hydropel sports ointment
Bushnell NightHawk -- See-in-the-dark device
Oakley Prescription Eyeglasses
Squeaky Cheeks body lube powder
Sherpak Elite -- Car-top carrier
Garmin Geko 301 GPS device
Gerber LED lights
Shimano M120 bike shoes
Personal Oxygen System -- BetterThanAir
Outdoor T-shirts
Princeton Tec Corona headlamp
Mares diving equipment -- snorkeling, SCUBA
Trail runners 2004 -- Montrail, La Sportiva, Vasque
Metolius Safe Climbing Gear
Bike accessories -- REI, Blackurn, Pedro's, Kryptonite
Freebord X-80
Wenonah canoes
MyTopo.com
Trail Blazer Camp Saws
Mandatory Gear -- Adventure Racing gear
Specialty Backpacks -- Indigo, Gregory, Mountainsmith
Monoculars -- Bushnell, Minox
Bob Trailers Ibex
Rocky Mounts Noose -- Bike Rack
Marin Rocky Ridge mountain bike
Highpointing -- Silva, Maptech, Mountaineers Books
ACR Survival Gear
Portable Camp Tables
RailRiders Eco-Mesh Shirt
Kahtoola KTS crampons
XC ski gear -- Fischer, Toko
REI Winter Ridge Nordic Jacket
Snowshoes -- Atlas, Grivel, MSR
Life-Link -- Guide Ultra-Light trek/ski pole
Watchful Eye Designs ALOKSAK bags
World's Best Winter Mitts
Montrail Bivouac Booties -- "Technical Slippers"
World's Best Winter Hat
Free Spirit Outfitter -- Deluxe Skijor Package
