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Monday Bargains: 4 Steals to Start Your Week

Looking for great outdoor gear at an amazing price? Check out these discounts and sales from Yakima, REI, KEEN, and BioLite.

Written by GJ Staff June 25, 2018

Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week

From Friedrichshafen to Alex Honnold, here’s a recap of trending stories from GearJunkie during the week of June 17-23, 2018.

Written by GJ Staff June 23, 2018

A Better Campfire? ‘CrazyRussianHacker’ Shows How

Is this the best way to set up a long-lasting campfire?

Written by GJ Staff June 22, 2018

Sleep Well: Camp With a Real Pillow

You can skimp on a good pillow when camping. But don’t.

Written by Josh Aldridge June 22, 2018

Sitka Sights Past Hunting: Nimbus Jacket Review

Sitka branched outside of its hunting market with the Train, Travel, and Work line. We reviewed the Nimbus Jacket, a lightweight and windproof option for…

Written by Jessica DeLorenzo June 22, 2018

Advocate for the Outdoors: KEEN Wants You in the Conversation

Erin Gaines, KEEN’s Advocacy Manager, is the newest leader in a growing trend of advocacy inside the outdoor industry.

Written by Morgan Tilton June 22, 2018

MTB on Mars? Otherworldly Arctic Circle Biking POV

Irregular rock formations and steep clay slopes are common on Axel Heiberg Island, located near Greenland. Watch an elite team craft jumps and absolutely shred…

Written by GJ Staff June 22, 2018

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

From next-gen tech to ingenious innovation, our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.

Written by GJ Staff June 21, 2018

‘Bivystick’ Turns Your Smartphone Into a Satellite Messenger

Connect Bivystick to your phone and send and receive texts via satellite from anywhere on Earth.

Written by Christophe Noel June 21, 2018

How to Dial the Perfect MTB Tire Pressure

Despite your best efforts, the most efficient mountain bike tire pressure for you will be a compromise. We spoke with one of the world’s foremost…

Written by Marty Grabijas June 21, 2018

Watch: Fishing Community Fights for the Yellowstone River

‘The Yellowstone River is starting down some trouble.’ With those words, a community with deep roots in the region goes to work.

Written by GJ Staff June 21, 2018

The Surprisingly Interesting History of the Bent-Shaft Paddle

You might not put a lot of thought into your canoe paddle. But plenty of others did back in the day — and the results…

Written by Mark Neužil June 21, 2018

Swim, Bike, Run: Best Gear for Your First Triathlon

From speed-hungry superbikes to cat meme towels, here’s your guide to the gear you’ll need to tackle your first triathlon.

Written by Molly Hurford June 20, 2018

Screaming Deals: Gear Savings of the Week

Stanley, Gerber, Rumpl, and Sanuk are on sale this week. We found the best deals from across the web to save you money on outdoor…

Written by GJ Staff June 20, 2018

Inov-8 Unveils World’s First Graphene Sports Shoes

GearJunkie traveled to Manchester, England, today for the launch of the inov-8 G-Series — the ‘world’s toughest’ sports shoes.

Written by Sophie Nicholson June 20, 2018

Watch: How Honnold Trained Before El Cap Speed Record

Tackling The Nose in under two hours required extreme focus, coordination, and a whole lot of finger training.

Written by GJ Staff June 20, 2018

HOKA ONE ONE Torrent: Up for Technical, Down With Weight

The new for spring 2018 Hoka One One Torrent is a trail-tackling beast of a shoe. But this technical prowess comes in a pretty lightweight…

Written by Sponsored Post June 19, 2018

Downhill MTB Boardwalk Will Make You Squirm

Watch the vertigo-inducing twists, step-ups, and drops of Scotland’s famed boardwalk mountain bike course, Top Chief trail.

Written by GJ Staff June 19, 2018

29er Wheels, Hydraulic Brakes: Is the $299 Schwinn Santis Walmart’s ‘Breakout’ Bike?

It won’t survive the expert runs, but this $300 Walmart mountain bike hits a lot of buzzwords for a box store offering. Can it possibly…

Written by GJ Staff June 18, 2018

Future Gear: ‘OutDoor Show’ 2018/19 Awards

The annual Outdoor Friedrichshafen in Germany is among the most important outdoor-gear trade shows in Europe. These 37 products earned Industry, Startup, and Gold Awards…

Written by GJ Staff June 18, 2018

Monday Bargains: 3 Steals to Start Your Week

Looking for great outdoor gear at an amazing price? Check out these discounts and sales from Eddie Bauer, Onia, and Barebones.

Written by GJ Staff June 18, 2018

Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week

From Blade Show to the next promising vaccine in the fight against Lyme disease, here’s a recap of trending stories from GearJunkie during the week of…

Written by GJ Staff June 16, 2018

6 Unlikely ‘Boosts’ to Outdoor Innovation

One company turns cork into a weatherproof coat. Another product can be traced to the U.S. Army Ballistic Research Center. These six outdoor innovations have…

Written by Peter Reese June 15, 2018

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

From next-gen tech to ingenious innovation, our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.

Written by GJ Staff June 14, 2018

Tiny Blade Craft: Watch Hex Bolt Become a Beautiful Knife

With a tiny sketch of the Legionnaire Bowie from the movie “Expendables 2,” Duke walks us through, step by meticulous step, as he transforms a…

Written by GJ Staff June 14, 2018

Las Vegas to Zion: Alastair Humphreys Finds Hope in Public Land

Alastair Humphreys, 2012 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, shares a monologue of his escape from the urban metropolis that is Vegas to the serene…

Written by GJ Staff June 14, 2018

Spelunking in Banff: Watch Caving Under the Rocky Mountains

Afraid of dark, tight spaces? Eric Hanson takes us inside Canmore Caves in Banff National Park. While most visitors hike trails, below the surface is…

Written by GJ Staff June 13, 2018