Sean McCoy

Denver

Editorial Director at GearJunkie

Editorial Director at AllGear Digital

Managing Editor at @thegearjunkie

Articles

Go Light, Tread Hard: Crispi Lapponia III Hunting Boots Review

1 week ago | gearjunkie.com | Sean McCoy

It never fails to snow a solid 8 inches the night before my first day of turkey hunting in Colorado. As usual, 2025 delivered a heavy blanket of snow to my turkey camp, not the conditions I’d expected for testing the uninsulated, lightweight Crispi Lapponia III hunting boot. But there I was, awake in the dark at the tail end of a spring blizzard, taking my first steps into the rolling ponderosa forest, 8 inches of fresh snow on the ground.
Rugged Watch With Detroit Soul: Shinola Duck Watch Review

1 week ago | gearjunkie.com | Sean McCoy

It was 2:30 a.m., still a couple of hours until my alarm would wake me from my slumber to chase turkeys in the Colorado spring hunt. Annoyed, I sat up and started whacking the ceiling to clear the snow and keep a collapse at bay. But I glanced again at the watch, impressed by the lume, the only thing I could see in the darkness. Last week, Detroit watch brand Shinola rereleased one of its 40mm dive watches, the quartz-powered Duck.
Dead-On Accurate, Drop-Dead Gorgeous: Nodus Duality II Dive Watch Review

2 weeks ago | gearjunkie.com | Sean McCoy

The Nodus Duality II is a gorgeous watch, full stop. If you didn’t know much about watches and saw it sitting next to big-name brands in a jewelry case, you’d have a hard time understanding why it costs thousands of dollars less than many leading Swiss brands. Not only does it look good, but it has also a unique, functional internal rotating bezel. And yes, there are reasons for the price difference. I’ll get into those soon.
Do-All Downhill Shell: The North Face Summit Series Verbier GORE-TEX Men's Jacket Review

1 month ago | gearjunkie.com | Sean McCoy

The North Face offers top-shelf performance in a steezy ski jacket, but potential buyers should be aware of a unique fit and high price. Fighting the wind, I struggle to stay on my feet while walking a ridgeline above Montezuma Bowl at Arapahoe Basin. Skis on my shoulder, I lean into the bitterly cold wind, feeling the sandblaster of icy snow sting any exposed skin on my face.
Sunglasses for Retro Ski Vibes: Vallon Ski Aviators Review

1 month ago | gearjunkie.com | Sean McCoy

Skiing in sunglasses is a very springtime vibe. Vallon hopes you'll leave your goggles at home. Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn MoreSkiing in sunglasses, helmeted or not, is a little spicy. Sure, sunglasses can handle most visual needs while skiing on a nice, temperate day. But the second it gets windy, snowy, or even super bright, sunglasses tend to lose some luster. The cool factor falls fast if you can’t see where you’re going.
Foot Furnace: Meindl Nordkap PRO GTX Winter Boot Review

2 months ago | gearjunkie.com | Sean McCoy

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn MoreIt had just turned from dusk to dark on Minnesota’s frozen Lake Mill Lacs, and the temperature was plummeting. Somewhere around -10 degrees Fahrenheit, a 30mph wind made it feel much colder. My friends and I hustled to break down our ice fishing shelter after a long day on the ice, and time was of the essence as fingers and faces froze. But my feet were not cold in the slightest.
USA-Made 800-Fill Hunting Layer: Forloh ThermoNeutral Down Hooded Jacket Review

2 months ago | gearjunkie.com | Sean McCoy

There are plenty of 800-fill power down jackets on the market. But only one is entirely made in the USA — the Forloh ThermoNeutral Down Hooded Jacket. At 132,516 acres, Lake Mill Lacs in northern Minnesota is one enormous, windy expanse of ice. And at 15 degrees below zero, it was getting a little bit nippy as I watched the sun quickly drop below the flat, hard horizon. I raised the hood of the Forloh ThermoNeutral Down Hooded Jacket and turned my back to the wind.
Carry-On, Reinvented: Peak Design Roller Pro First Look

2 months ago | gearjunkie.com | Sean McCoy

Roller bags tend to suck. The Peak Design Roller Pro aims to redefine the category of rolling carry-on baggage. Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn MoreRolling luggage as a product category is both big and stagnant. But for travelers, it’s critical gear that millions rely on daily. Peak Design, a brand renowned for thoughtfully introducing new designs to iconic products like tripods or camera straps, is doing it again with the Roller Pro.
The New Boss of Budget Flashlights: Acebeam TAC 2AA Review

2 months ago | gearjunkie.com | Sean McCoy

(Photo/Sean McCoy) Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Powerful, useful lighting need not be costly. The TAC 2AA, launched in late 2024 by Acebeam, is a perfect example. Strong, solid, versatile, and priced at just $30, it’s the new flashlight to beat in the budget realm.
Late Winter Savings: Score Deals From REI, Backcountry, Filson, and More

2 months ago | gearjunkie.com | Sean McCoy

With Indy Pass, it's always harvest season; (photo/Sam Morse) Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More REI: ‘Extra’ 25% Off Tents, Boots, Luggage, and MoreREI offers some really good, slightly under-the-radar sales right now with its “EXTRA 25% off top brands” deals.