Nate Mitka

Midwest born, Nate Mitka is based in the GearJunkie Denver office. He is an advocate of all outdoor activities and has developed some habits, like running without headphones, eating raw vegetables, and fixing the chain on his ratty old bike.

The World’s Hiking Trails on One Map, Illustrated by Hand

From the Appalachian Trail in the U.S. to the Bibbulmun Track in Australia, the Awesome Maps Hiking Map highlights some of the world’s preeminent hiking trails.

October 12th, 2018
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50% Off Backpack Sale: Save With Brands We Trust

REI just discounted a ton of backpacking packs, daypacks, and climbing packs. Here are the ones you want to pay attention to.

October 10th, 2018

Cold-Weather Nautical Style: Huckberry Releases Fall 2018 Catalog

Menswear retailer Huckberry traveled to a seafaring town in England for inspiration. The thick sweaters, quilted patterns, and waxed jackets the brand released point toward what’s trending.

October 9th, 2018

Leatherman Sale: Save on Iconic Multi-Tools

When something goes wrong, you want a Leatherman in your hand. From cutting wood to fixing tents and repairing cars, Leatherman multi-tools have a long history of saving lives — and for good reason.

October 8th, 2018

Meet the Photographer Behind Iconic Skiing Films: Video

Chris Figenshau has quietly become one of the most respected photographers and videographers in skiing and snowboarding, working with notable athletes like Jeremy Jones and Jimmy Chin.

October 8th, 2018

50% Off: Go Fall Camping With These Patagonia Jackets

The Patagonia R1, Nano-Air, and Down Snap-T are awesome jackets for plummeting fall temperatures. And they’re all on sale.

September 26th, 2018

Dig, Cut, Chop: Half-Price Tool Kit Is Just $50

A knife, machete, shovel, and hatchet are included in SOG’s SOGfari Survival Kit. Which should cut it in a pinch if things go wrong.

September 26th, 2018

‘Free Solo’ Movie Review: Alex Honnold Astonishes On Wall and Off

Alex Honnold is the most interesting man in the world, and the movie Free Solo proves it. We spoke with Jimmy Chin and E. Chai Vasarhelyi for insider takes about what it took to film Free Solo.

September 26th, 2018

Lifestyle Outdoor: Rep Your Favorite Brands With These 6 Hats

Instead of focusing on the performance details of a hat, we looked at the brand’s behind them. What you wear on your head is a way of showing your friends what you care about.

September 25th, 2018

Lifestyle Outdoor: 5 Brands Doing Blue Jeans Differently

This list of new blue jeans highlights unique jeans brands. Some have a sustainable story, others are made for outdoor adventure. They all have something about them that sticks out.

September 18th, 2018

Oru Launches ‘Haven,’ the First Tandem Folding Kayak

The origami-inspired folding kayak company, Oru, now offers pairs a way to get on the water. The Haven is the world’s first folding kayak for two people.

September 12th, 2018

Lifestyle Outdoor: 5 Water Bottles for 5 Different People

Once for simply holding water, water bottles have since elevated to personality-defining health icons. Thanks to the sheer quantity of water bottles on the market, water bottles can now make fashion statements.

September 11th, 2018

Alex Honnold Free Solos Jersey City Skyscraper, Bails Halfway

The mayor of Jersey City, N.J., said he was drunk when he first suggested Alex Honnold climb a 69-floor apartment building.

September 10th, 2018

America’s Largest Climbing Gym: What It’s Like

Earth Treks new location near Denver, Colo., is the largest climbing gym in the United States. We visited and were impressed the gym invested equally in roped climbing and bouldering.

September 7th, 2018

Lifestyle Outdoor: 6 Eco-Friendly Hemp Shirts

This week, Lifestyle Outdoor looks at a natural, eco-friendly material: hemp. With its softness, durability, and ability to grow like crazy, hemp is on the rise. It makes for a great choice in clothing and apparel manufacturing.

September 4th, 2018