Justin Simoni is an adventurer, athlete, and writer based in Boulder, Colorado. Known for establishing difficult lines in the mountains by bike and by foot, Simoni carefully balances the line between fortitude and foolishness in his ultra-endurance mountain missions. His first mountain bike race ever was the Tour Divide: a 2,700-mile self-supported race from Canada to Mexico through the Rocky Mountains, which he has now toed the line for twice. Being intrigued to not just ride around mountains but summit the peaks themselves, in 2014 Simoni went about creating his own bikepacking/mountain running challenge of summiting the 58 Colorado 14,000'+ peaks. In 2017, he repeated the feat, but this time doing the highest 105 peaks in the State of Colorado, taking two months to complete it. Simoni also enjoys long and lofty ridge traverses solely by foot, having traversed unsupported and alone the Mosquito/Tenmile Range, and the Sangre de Cristo Range. When not finding the absolute limit to his own personal endurance, Justin enjoys teaching, guiding, drinking good coffee, and petting every dog on the trail.
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The Best Ultralight Sleeping Bag
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Sea to Summit Spark 30 Review
This sleeping bag is impressively lightweight, while retaining a comfortable fit, making it a winner for long-distance...
The Best Ultralight Tents
To bring you the best ultralight tent review, we've mostly focused on options weighing less than two pounds...
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Nemo Hornet Osmo 2P Review
With a simple and straightforward setup, this dome-style tent accommodates either one person with room to spare or two...
Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads
No matter what your budget or backpacking style is, we can help you find a pad that will give you the best sleep while...
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WANNTS Ultralight Review
This pad could be a great option for budget-minded backpackers that don't need the warmest or lightest pad for the...
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Nemo Tensor Elite Review
The pinnacle of minimal weight and packed volume in an inflatable sleeping pad.
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Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft Review
An inflatable sleeping pad that champions plush comfort, care of its heavenly inflated height over all else.
The Best Ultralight Backpack
Keen to make ultralight backpacking more enjoyable? For over 11 years, we've purchased and tested almost 50 of the...
10 Best Bike Seats
GearLab has put more than 50 bike seats through our extensive testing process. In this review we share our findings on...
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Zenbivy Ultralight Muscovy 25 Bed Review
Get a little extra space and protection from drafts by using this quilt and liner combo.
How to Choose an Ultralight Tent
Here we detail all the expert advice you need to fully understand material choices, types of ultralight shelters, and...
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SlingFin SplitWing UL Tarp Review
This shaped tarp is exceptionally light, packs down small, and keeps you protected from storms.
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Durston X-Mid 1P Review
This offset mid trekking pole tent offers up comfortable living underneath its protective rain fly for both camper and...
Best Road Bike Helmets | Impact Tested
After testing the top bike helmets on the market evaluating impact test, comfort, weight, ventilation, and usability...
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