From climbing’s night at the Oscars to a bizarre product launch that swept up the world, 2019 was a year of remarkable benchmarks in the outdoors. These are some of the most noteworthy and well-read articles from GearJunkie in 2019.
If you’re a fan of knives, you need to tighten some odd-size Torx screws from time to time. The Work Sharp Micro Sharpener is the tool you’ve been wanting all along.
With an eye toward sustainable manufacturing, Reebok will launch its first plant-based sports shoe in fall 2020.
It’s the end of 2019, and, as is our annual tradition, it’s time to look back at the best gear we tested this year. Of the hundreds of products GearJunkie staff and contributors reviewed, these items stood out as some of the best outdoor gear products of 2019.
Bear spray is powerful enough stuff to stop a charging grizzly. So you may want to reconsider heating it in your oven.
The BCA Tracker series of avalanche beacons set a high bar in snow safety. The brand’s latest offering, the Tracker S, gives you its best performance at a great price.
Sit up, click play, and enjoy the most intense 8 minutes of urban mountain biking we’ve ever seen.
Whether giving a knife as a gift or getting a handy EDC tool for yourself, the venerable Swiss Army Knives should be high on your list. Here are five top choices from experts at Blade HQ.
Columbia’s Challenger Jackets honor the light side of the Force — or the dark!
Our friends at Adventure Journal just launched a very cool pocket journal for your daily adventures. It has some extra features that make it a worthy tool in the field.
Sure, you’ve got pliers, scissors, and God knows how many drivers. But can your Leatherman cut a cigar?
Even for the best in the world, big-mountain skiing is dangerous. Thankfully, Angel Collinson lived to tell this tale.
The Tour Divide is the grandest North American mountain bike race. And in 2019, Lael Wilcox aimed to win it all.
Want to get started in backcountry skiing? This is a rundown of all the backcountry ski gear you need.
The Kizer Feist is an awesome pocket knife. And today only, you can get this slick little EDC blade for a fraction of its retail price.
Just announced this week, the Swiss brand Mammut fuses the seams of its latest puffy jacket with lasers. And that, it claims, means big changes for the end user.
We put our editors to the test at a sub-2-hour marathon pace to see how an average person stacks up to the world’s best. This is the sub-2-hour marathon challenge!
It’s the largest grill manufacturer in the world. But with today’s announcement, Weber will enter the booming pellet-grill market for the first time.
From the inspiring to the tragic, ‘Adventure News of the Week’ presents a wrap-up of top news in the world of exploration and adventure.
Backcountry will partner with another of its former trademark targets in a step to make amends with small businesses, consumers, and the outdoor industry at large.
The Wooly Mammoth Cooler claims to be the world’s first completely recyclable cooler.
Certified for both downhill skiing and mountaineering, the Sweet Protection Ascender is an all-around helmet for those who earn their turns.
Stainless steel, double-wall vacuum insulation sets YETI’s newest cooler apart as the first of its kind. And yes, it comes with a mind-bending price tag.
Andrew Skurka is something of a god in the world of ultralight backpacking and long-distance solo treks. He visited GearJunkie to answer some of our most burning questions.
My dog snapped the leash attachment ring on her Fi Smart Collar less than 3 months after I got it. So I spoke with Fi to get to the bottom of it.
Hinting at the upcoming Bronco production model, Ford’s Bronco R race prototype debuted in the desert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rod Hall’s historic Baja 1000 win. And it has us drooling.
Deer hunting is often an exercise in patience. And with time comes an opportunity for reflection.
The outdoor apparel industry lost an icon on Sunday morning. Gert Boyle, known for her gritty presence as ‘one tough mother’ in Columbia commercials, died today at age 95.
Ski binding manufacturer Marker today announced the Duke PT, a welterweight ski touring binding meant to tackle big mountains. It will give consumers an option to consider versus the Salomon SHIFT, which disrupted the industry last year.
Thanks to a cold autumn and early snowfall, Winter Park Ski Resort will celebrate the earliest opening day in its 80-year history.
Want to know how to drive in snow? It’s easy — just don’t do these boneheaded things. Instead, drive slowly, don’t make sudden lane changes or slam on the brakes, and definitely don’t check your phone.
No, thanks.
