Gear Junkie

Gear Junkie is a niche outdoor review publication focusing on outdoor and tech content. Founded in 2002, this independently owned publication operates from Minneapolis, Minnesota. With a trust rating of 49.80% across 5 of the 30 categories we investigated, Gear Junkie ranks in the 78th percentile among niche publications. It earned a passing trust rating in electric bikes. We found fake testing in the headphones category. Based on its testing practices and overall trust rating, Gear Junkie earned a “Not Trusted” classification. The publication generates revenue through clear affiliate disclosures and sponsored content while maintaining an ad-free environment.