Adventure

Best Black Friday Gear Deals

There are some crazy great deals this Black Friday. Take advantage of these online bargains and avoid the chaos of the stores.

Written by Sean McCoy November 28, 2014

Exploring The ‘Deepest Canyon In North America’

Straddling the Idaho/Oregon border, Hells Canyon is a rarely run rim-to-rim that drops more than 8,000 feet to the Snake River, making a challenging and…

Written by Sean McCoy November 26, 2014

'Rescue Me' Balloon As Distress Signal

A new distress balloon provides an alternative to flares in emergencies.

Written by Sean McCoy November 21, 2014

Stray Dog Joins Team, Completes Grueling Race

Motivated by love (and a meatball), a stray dog follows an adventure racing team through a daunting course in the Ecuadorian jungle.

Written by Sean McCoy November 18, 2014

Bear Says ‘Boo!’ (click to start)

Happy Halloween. Now go change your shorts.

Written by Sean McCoy October 31, 2014

The First Real Hoverboard Is Here

The future is finally here with the world’s first functional hoverboard.

Written by Sean McCoy October 21, 2014

‘Jolt’ Can Wirelessly Charge Your GoPro

Don’t even crack the housing open, just set your GoPro on this pad to charge.

Written by Sean McCoy October 13, 2014

Reflective Paracord Dog Collar

You’ve got a parachute cord bracelet. Now your dog can match with a collar that reflects headlights too.

Written by Sean McCoy October 02, 2014

‘I Love Helmets’ Proclaims Man After Crash

So helmets are dorky, eh? The guy in this video sure doesn’t think so.

Written by Sean McCoy September 22, 2014

Find Nature In The City With These 10 Tips

Big city living certainly has its perks, but with all the hustle and bustle it can be hard to get in tune with nature. One…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 17, 2014

The Coolest Camping Van You Can’t Buy In The USA

The Danbury Doubleback has been around for a couple years and seems like a wonderfully spacious, fuel efficient recreational vehicle. But if you live in…

Written by Sean McCoy July 09, 2014

New Folding Saw Sets Up in Seconds

A new folding saw from a Canadian company assembles in one single motion and has no loose parts. The Borealis 21 by Agawa Canyon is…

Written by Sean McCoy June 27, 2014

Shark Visits Cliff Jumper

Sometimes when cliff jumping, it’s what’s IN the water that is terrifying.

Written by Sean McCoy June 12, 2014

Video Homage To Dogs In The Outdoors

Adventure dogs: They are our trail mates. Our biking buddies. Our constant companions.

Written by Sean McCoy May 07, 2014

Highlines, Caves, Trails… Varied Terrain In GearJunkie ‘Durable Person’ Video

See the recap video from our Oregon adventure trip last month on the GearJunkie/CORDURA Brand (r) ‘Durable Person’ trip.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 01, 2014

Guts, Grit And Grime: Behind Scenes Of Video Series

Outdoor videographers hang off the sides of cliffs, freeze their fingers and battle the elements for the perfect shots. A new series from Backcountry.com gives…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling October 01, 2013

New Pack Raft Model Weighs 35 ounces. We Put To Full Test

A new packraft from Klymit is among the lightest ever made. It weighs just 35 ounces and packs super small. We tested it on a…

Written by Sean McCoy September 27, 2013

Costa Rica Adventure Travel: Ultimate ‘Eco-Immersion’ with Chill

We caught up with veteran adventure-travel company Chill Expeditions to have them pick three “eco-immersion” experiences Costa Rica can offer a visitor searching for once-in-a-lifetime…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 27, 2013

Watch This, Then Plan Your Next Adventure

Need to stoke the fires of adventure? This short flick will fan the flames.

Written by Sean McCoy September 25, 2013

Ski Descent Of Fourth Tallest Mountain On Earth

It’s getting tough to find a summit that hasn’t been skied unless it’s insanely difficult to descend or really high and remote. 27,940-foot Lhotse is…

Written by Sean McCoy September 25, 2013

Expeditions of the ‘Eco-Immersion’ Type. Q&A with Travel Company Founder

We interview a climber, ex-teacher, and now owner of travel company Chill Expeditions, which manages more than 70 trips a year to Costa Rica and…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 12, 2013

Glacier Trek, Waterfalls, ‘Blue Lagoon’ highlights of Iceland Trip

A few months back, GearJunkie, ECCO, and Iceland Naturally hosted a sweepstakes that awarded gear and a trip to Iceland. The winner, Zachary Wist, and…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 16, 2013

Icy Surf Shot, New Zealand Summit Image Win Photo Contest

Last week, in a contest with Sea to Summit, we asked readers to send in an image of their favorite sea or summit shots. Here…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling May 13, 2013

Dog ‘Athlete’ Can Jump 26 Feet: His Owners Tell Us How

Dock Dogs events like those at the GoPro Mountain Games test the athletic prowess of our four-legged friends. We share some tricks of the trade…

Written by Sean McCoy May 13, 2013

Curve of the Earth (and other effects) in ‘Summit Shots’ post

From Utah to Japan (and all around the world), our readers have tagged some wild mountain summits. Here’s a photo spread.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling May 10, 2013

World’s Toughest Endurance Challenges

Fifty of the most extreme ultras, bike races, swims, mountain climbs, and “other iconic endurance events” from around the globe are listed in a new…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 03, 2012

‘Weekend Warrior’ Reader Photo Feature

In our new “Weekend Warrior” feature we’re showcasing you, the GJ reader, hiking, running, biking, climbing, paddling, and just generally getting it done in the…

Written by Patrick Murphy September 05, 2012

Kayaks, Waterfalls, Fjords: A Norway Pictorial

Think of any cliché of wilderness beauty and it’s nearly certain to fit in with the fjord region of Norway. Last month, our writer took…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 06, 2012

Video: ‘Fast & Light’ on Border Route Trail

In our new video, “24 Hours on the Border Route,” Gear Junkie and crew traveled to northern Minnesota to traverse a renowned 65-mile wilderness route.…

Written by October 04, 2011

Retailer touts ‘Power of Group Buying’ for Deals on Gear

GearTribe.com offers a Groupon-like formula for deals on outdoors goods. Today, the Bend., Ore., business launched a nationwide program for anyone looking to buy outdoors…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 12, 2011

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