Jake finds joy in exploring new places. He loves the challenge of bouldering, the mental trance of fly fishing, and moving across the water on a SUP or packraft. He joined GearJunkie in 2014 and found that working in the outdoor industry is the perfect fit. It has led to amazing adventures and connections with wonderful people. He’s happy to call MN home.
While everyone knows to bring a beacon-shovel-probe and the like, you may consider these out-of-the-box gear items to stay happy and comfy while you’re backcountry…
The Acro rock climbing shoes from Butora have become my new favorite shoe for hard boulder problems and short, steep sport climbing routes. Here’s why.
From XL Hammocks to carbon fiber skateboards, here is this week’s peek at emerging products from the cutting-edge (and sometimes quirky) world of outdoor gear…
An all-terrain skateboard with a single wheel, Onewheel leads the way as the closest thing to a real, ride-anywhere ‘hoverboard’ that humanity has created on…
