Julie Kailus, Author at GearJunkie

Stock Up on Ski Socks: Smartwool PhD on Sale Now

Our friends up in Steamboat Springs, Colo., continue to update the popular Smartwool PhD sock. But this classic performance ski sock — even from last…

Written by Staff Post October 23, 2018

Super League Triathlon: Wildest Multisport Series You’ve Never Heard Of

The Super League Triathlon race series is an aggressive, unpredictable, fast, and unconventional take on the triathlon.

Written by Julie Kailus October 23, 2018

Evo Staff Picks: Favorite Ski and Snowboard Outerwear for 2018-19

Temperatures are dropping. Snow is beginning to fall. And skiers and snowboarders are salivating for the latest in winter outwear to keep warm on the…

Written by Sponsored Post October 22, 2018

Get Fit, Do Good: 7 Active Volunteer Opportunities to Get in Shape

Functional fitness and volunteer vacations are in the cool club this year. So it was only a matter of time before the two merged. Check out…

Written by Karuna Eberl October 18, 2018

‘Refuge’ Camp Fest Offers Outdoor Community for People of Color

At the Refuge Outdoor Festival, an inaugural campout for inclusion, participants got into the nitty-gritty of hiking, camping, bird watching — and relating to one…

Written by Julie Kailus October 17, 2018

Got $10? The Original Buff Is Half Price

We’ve tried them all, and there’s still nothing like the look and feel of the multifunctional Original Buff.

Written by Julie Kailus October 17, 2018

REI Taps Roots With ’30s-Inspired Wallace Lake Collection

Like they say in hipster fashion, the old is new again. Taking a cue, the REI Wallace Lake Collection brings a 1929 hike to life,…

Written by Sponsored Post October 17, 2018

‘Unrace’ Trail Runs Are Cut for Suffering and Connecting

Friends running in the woods might be a new force to be reckoned with. Unsanctioned community races are booming.

Written by Julie Kailus October 16, 2018

Mold-Perfect Fit: Decibullz Launches Sub-$200 Wireless Earphones

With safety features for outdoor enthusiasts, remoldable custom fit, and no dangling wires, the Decibullz Black Diamond earphones claim to be an industry first that…

Written by Julie Kailus October 16, 2018

MSR’s Lightest Freestanding 2-Person Tent Is 50% Off

For just $220, it’s hard not to pull the trigger on the MSR FreeLite 2 — a very light and versatile two-person tent.

Written by Julie Kailus October 15, 2018

Patagonia Nano Puff Review: The Iconic Jacket Still Among the Best

The Patagonia Nano Puff has been in stores since 2010. It remains one of the brand’s best-selling lines for a reason: It packs, puffs, stuffs,…

Written by Julie Kailus October 12, 2018

Save $140 on This Roomy Big Agnes 2-Person Tent

Marked down from $400 to $260, the Big Agnes Tufly SL2+ is a backpacking tent that doesn’t skimp on comfort.

Written by Julie Kailus October 11, 2018

Our Favorite Columbia Ski and Rain Jackets Are on Sale: Score a Deal

Columbia’s OutDry Extreme is one of our favorite waterproof-breathable materials. It’s a unique fabric that doesn’t wet out and beads on the surface. And now…

Written by Julie Kailus October 10, 2018

Hydro Flask’s Commute-Ready Tumbler Is 50% Off

This Hydro Flask Tumbler will keep your coffee piping hot during your whole commute and won’t break the bank.

Written by Julie Kailus October 09, 2018

Climbing a 14er: 5 Lessons to Remember

Climbing a 14er is an adventure accessible to many people. But it isn’t a walk in the park! Keep these tips in mind whether you’re…

Written by Julie Kailus October 09, 2018

The Greenest Marathon on Earth? Cape Town Among The Best

If you’ve ever seen plastic bottles and paper cups lining the side streets of a marathon, it won’t come as a surprise that running en…

Written by Julie Kailus October 09, 2018

Expired: Congress Fails to Reauthorize Land and Water Conservation Fund

Funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund just expired. The lapse could affect air, water, and recreation in open spaces ranging from national parks…

Written by Julie Kailus October 01, 2018

Iditarod Footrace Champ on Running Down Depression

Pete Ripmaster won the 1,000-mile 2018 Iditarod Trail Invitational footrace in 26 days, 13 hours, 44 minutes.

Written by Julie Kailus September 28, 2018

5 Ways to Upgrade Your Road Trip Experience

Meet Kyle Nossaman and his wife, Kallie. We tapped these two pro roadsters to share some of the secrets they’ve discovered over their first three…

Written by Sponsored Post September 27, 2018

Running Power From the Wrist: Polar Vantage Measures Watts

The Polar Vantage running power display lets athletes now see hard they’re working — a cool complement to standard heart rate tracking.

Written by Julie Kailus September 26, 2018

GORE-TEX INFINIUM: Protective Fabric Hits TNF Performance Gloves

Now you can get your hands on GORE-TEX INFINIUM ‘climate science’ inside The North Face’s stretch performance glove. The catch: Unlike the brand’s mainstay products,…

Written by Julie Kailus September 26, 2018

Wet Weekend on the Long Trail: Our ‘Find Your FKT’ Winner Trip Report

GearJunkie recently sent two lucky winners outfitted in Merrell gear on a trek along Vermont’s Long Trail. Here’s their story.

Written by Julie Kailus September 25, 2018

$10K for 10-Year-Olds: ‘Young Heroes’ Are Doing Big Things Outdoors

Each year the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes awards children doing big things. 2018 winner Robbie Bond wants his classmates to speak up for…

Written by Julie Kailus September 21, 2018

Track Your FKT: SPOT X and Other Smart Strategies to Go the Distance

With new two-way satellite messaging devices like the SPOT X, sharing your fastest known time with the world is simpler than ever. Are you ready?

Written by Sponsored Post September 21, 2018

By Way of Bozeman: Navigate This Mountain Town Like a Local

Two Montana transplants share what they wished they’d known when landing in this snowballing community.

Written by Sponsored Post September 20, 2018

Google Maps App Update Helps You Plan for Hills

The Google Maps app recently added features that let pedestrians and cyclists see elevation changes along their route — a potential boon for both health…

Written by Julie Kailus September 19, 2018

Rooftop Rebirth: Tepui Upcycles Used Tent Covers

The popular rooftop tent maker just introduced an initiative to reduce waste while making adventure gear from your travel cover scraps.

Written by Julie Kailus September 14, 2018

‘Moosh’ and Weird Ways UTMB Ultrarunning Pros Fuel the Frenzy

Ultrarunning races like last week’s grueling UTMB often attract ultra personalities. And these extreme athletes nosh on some unexpected endurance fuel.

Written by L. Shauntay Snell September 14, 2018

Vacation So Hard: All Aboard the Fitness Cruise Ship

Deep in the fiendish hearts of diabolical marketing geniuses sprang a torturous idea: Let’s combine a cruise-ship vacation with an all-you-can-sweat exercise agenda. All aboard…

Written by Karuna Eberl September 14, 2018

500-Mile New Mexico Thru-Hike? Team Scouts ‘Rio Grande Trail’ Route

New Mexico is now closer to sharing its stunning landscape with hikers. A scouting mission is underway to route the promising 500-mile border-to-border Rio Grande…

Written by Julie Kailus September 14, 2018

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