Kyle Nossaman

An Arkansas native, Kyle Nossaman moved to Minneapolis after graduation and joined GearJunkie as an assistant editor and account manager. When he’s not hard charging through the city on his fixed gear bike, you’ll find him mountain biking, running, hiking, snowboarding, cheering on the Razorbacks or adventuring with his wife.

school bus converted to rv

A Year in a Skoolie: What We Love (And What We Don’t)

My wife and I have lived in a converted school bus for 365 days now. Here’s what we’ve loved (and a few things we haven’t loved) about the skoolie life.

January 23rd, 2019
Channel Islands National Park

Channel Islands National Park: A Remote Island Getaway Ends With Evacuation

A recent trip to Channel Islands National Park proved that its little-known islands off the coast of Los Angeles are full of rugged adventures and surprises. Spoiler alert: There are adorable native island foxes everywhere.

January 16th, 2019
National Park Service during shutdown

Locked Doors, No Toilets: A Government Shutdown at Our National Parks

Little-to-no services are available in national parks when there’s a federal government shutdown. Our editor visited Saguaro National Park on the eighth day of the December 2018 shutdown to witness the effects firsthand.

January 2nd, 2019
Lake Helen with Lassen Peak in the distance

Lassen Volcanic National Park: Everything to Love About a Big Park, Without the Crowds

Lassen Volcanic National Park is one of the lesser-known parks. There’s a lot to love about this northern California gem, which is chock-full of volcanoes, alpine lakes, waterfalls, meadows, and geothermal features. On our recent visit, we felt like we had an epic, unique playground to ourselves.

November 23rd, 2018
Sol Duc Falls Olympic National Park

Hiking in Olympic National Park: From Sea to Summit to Rainforest

In seven full days we backpacked in three different ecosystems found in Olympic National Park. With two days in the mountains, two by the Pacific Ocean, and three in a rain forest, the week was full of diversity and pristine wilderness.

October 15th, 2018
flaking out a climbing rope

Sport Climbing Gear List: 12 Essentials for Beginners

From harnesses to quickdraws, here’s the essential sport climbing gear needed to show up to a crag and start climbing safely outdoors.

October 11th, 2018
backcountry spooning

Big Agnes Double Sleeping Pad, Bag Review: Cuddling in the Backcountry

We’re always up for a review that involves some cuddling. In this gear test, we took Big Agnes’ Sentinel 30 double sleeping bag and Q-Core SLX insulated double sleeping pad into the backcountry. Spoiler: We’re never going back to separate mummy bags.

October 11th, 2018
how to get into sport climbing

Sport Climbing 101: The Best Way to Learn the Ropes

Learn how to sport climb with our guide. Read on for how we learned the basics of lead climbing, clipping bolts, anchor building, and eventually sport climbing outside on real rock. Say goodbye to auto-belays and top-rope!

October 10th, 2018
omeals self heating meal

No Stove Needed: Omeals Self-Heating Backpacking Meal Review

Omeals are a unique and fresh take on backcountry cuisine. The self-heating meals are no more expensive than freeze-dried backpacking meals and are easily prepared with no stove and very little liquid.

September 26th, 2018
teton crest trail backpacking packing list

Teton Crest Trail Backpacking Gear List: Everything We Brought Hiking

Our editor took detailed notes on each item he and his wife carried on a four-day backpacking trip in the Teton Range. Here’s their comprehensive packing list categorized by gear, food, and apparel.

September 14th, 2018
Rafting the Grand Canyon: What to Know About This Bucket List Trip

Rafting the Grand Canyon: What to Know About This Bucket List Trip

Most Grand Canyon rafting trips book a year or two in advance. Here’s the rundown on our editor’s recent Grand Canyon rafting experience, including what to know about how to start planning yours.

August 28th, 2018
Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Tent Review

Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Review: Ultralight 2-Person Tent

Big Agnes managed to expertly shave weight without sacrificing comfort in its Tiger Wall UL2 tent, reviewed here. After a number of backpacking trips, this ultralight two-person, two-vestibule tent has secured a top spot in our backpacking arsenal.

August 28th, 2018
Capitol Reef National Park fruita district

Utah’s Least-Visited National Park Is a Secret Oasis: Guide to Capitol Reef

Capitol Reef National Park is Utah’s least-visited National Park. That’s preposterous, but we’re not complaining. It’s an oasis with untouched beauty and few crowds.

August 14th, 2018
antelope canyon reality

Instagram vs. Reality: The Truth About Antelope Canyon

Antelope Canyon, though breathtakingly beautiful, wasn’t quite the serene canyon Instagram photos often depict. It’s certainly worth a visit, but here’s what to know before you go.

July 30th, 2018
crowds at arches national park

Entry Reservation May Soon Be Required at Arches NP

According to the still-proposed plan, only vehicles with an entry reservation will be allowed to enter the park between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. from March through October. Here’s what else you should know.

July 10th, 2018