Adam Ruggiero

Minneapolis

Editor-in-Chief at GearJunkie

Host at The GearJunkie Podcast

Everyone is amazing. You all have answers, I only have questions.

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Articles

The Next Big Thing? Debut 'Switchback' Show Rallies Big Outdoor Industry Support

1 week ago | gearjunkie.com | Adam Ruggiero

What many consumers and newcomers to the outdoor industry might not know (but intuitively sense) is that the outdoor industry developed a large vacuum in the wake of the pandemic. It’s not only reflected in the very painful vacancies left by specialty retail closures and supply chain craters that spelled doom for manufacturers, but also in the conspicuous and jarring absence of a marquee gathering place.
Power to the Pedal: Segway Xafari Is Your Ticket to Urban Jungle Adventures

3 weeks ago | gearjunkie.com | Adam Ruggiero

Make 2025 the year you spend more time on a bike. Whether for exercise, peace of mind, or free parking, life on two wheels can unlock a full season of fun and fitness. And if you’re looking for the right ride to make it all happen — something both comfortable and convenient — take a look at the Segway Xafari. No doubt you’ve witnessed the e-bike craze take hold everywhere. But if you’ve thought the trend too clunky, complicated, or convoluted, think again.
Maximum Energy: BioLite Acquires Goal Zero

1 month ago | gearjunkie.com | Adam Ruggiero

In a high-profile move, Brooklyn-based BioLite — maker of electronic fire pits, cook stoves, headlamps, and camp lighting — announced its acquisition today of power station titan Goal Zero. The move creates a formidable entity in the portable power market, as the two brands manufacture a full suite of battery- and solar-powered accessories for camping, outdoor, and off-grid living. BioLite acquired Goal Zero from parent company NRG, though the financial details were not made public.
Maximum Energy: BioLite Acquires Goal Zero

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Adam Ruggiero

22 hours agoWhether you're looking to stay powered during outages or camping trips, this EcoFlow power station is a great investment -- especially at $170 off. We have so many great gadgets these days, from phones to smartwatches and beyond. If you're an outdoor adventurer you know camping trips can really be …
Plug In Anything, Anywhere: Matador Global Travel Adapter Review

1 month ago | gearjunkie.com | Adam Ruggiero

I had no shortage of things to stress over as my Virgin Atlantic flight began its descent into Queenstown, New Zealand. For starters, I gambled on exchanging no currency before leaving the States, and the only credit card I had was a Discover — which is about as widely accepted as spitting in your palm before a handshake.
Segway? Seg-Wow! 'Xyber' Puts Eye-Popping Spin on E-Bikes

1 month ago | gearjunkie.com | Adam Ruggiero

Forget everything you think you know about Segway … and e-bikes for that matter. The brand that invented an entirely new category of personal transportation at the turn of millennium has turned its attention from industry-defining mobility ideas to industry-disrupting innovations. Launched in 2024, the Segway Xyber presents a wild take on the typical e-bike design, appealing more to the thrill of riding than just the practicality.
The Ultimate 'WTF' Watch? Eye-Popping, Pocket-Scorching UR-101 T-Rex Is It

1 month ago | gearjunkie.com | Adam Ruggiero

Designed with dinosaurs and the Millennium Falcon in mind, built with self-healing bronze, and priced for only the most discerning shoppers — the URWERK UR-101 T-Rex is an apex timekeeper. Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn MoreThe world of watches looks more like Jupiter than Mercury.
The Ultimate ‘WTF’ Watch? Eye-Popping, Pocket-Scorching UR-101 T-Rex Is It

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Adam Ruggiero

The world of watches looks more like Jupiter than Mercury. It’s simply massive; there are digital LCD time-keepers, analog divers made to explore the ocean depths, smartwatches that score your sleep, count your calories, and also tell time, and of course, luxury wrist-candy that have more shiny bits than the Milky Way. And still … there’s more. This month, URWERK — Swiss maker of extremely limited-run, art-forward timepieces — unveiled a peculiar wristwatch that looks distinctly out-of-this-world.
Sexy, Speedy Slicer: CRKT Twist Tighe OTF Review

2 months ago | gearjunkie.com | Adam Ruggiero

I know I could have planned things better. I’m holding the working end of a line of twine that will become a delightfully hipster sunglasses hanger in my apartment. But in true Adam fashion, I embarked on the project before really thinking through the process. One end of the twine is secured to a Command Hook while I pinch the free end against the wall to hold a straight line. In my eager haste, I placed several pairs of shades along the line to prove my idea a good one.
Where Mystery Ranch Ends and YETI Begins: Ranchero EDC Backpack Review

2 months ago | gearjunkie.com | Adam Ruggiero

Don't adjust your monitor — that's not the pack you think it is. YETI breaks new ground with a familiar design: Meet the Ranchero 27L Pack. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Those wise words often conflict with the increasingly consumer-driven, never-satisfied outdoor industry. It’s not inherently nefarious (mostly); outdoor athletes, recreational adventurers, and daily grinders will wear down, nitpick, and expose areas of improvement time and again.