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14 Prizes, 14 Days: New Year, New Gear Giveaway

Thank you for reading GearJunkie. To show our gratitude, we’re giving away 14 products over the final 14 days of 2017.

Written by GJ Staff December 18, 2017

How To Fold Climbing Skins in the Wind

Follow the instructions from ski mountaineering racer Melanie Bernier and G3 to fold your skins in the wind.

Written by GJ Staff December 18, 2017

GJ Week In Review: Gift Guide, Inflatable Lounger, Moab 240 Gear

A recap of top stories for the week of Dec. 10–16, 2017.

Written by GJ Staff December 16, 2017

Illustrated: Alex Honnold Explains El Cap Free Solo

What was going through his mind free soloing El Cap? Alex Honnold discusses risk, goals, and tiny mouse people in this animated short from The…

Written by GJ Staff December 15, 2017

Non-Locking Standout: Benchmade Proper 318 Knife Review

Can a non-locking knife hold up against the rigors of modern use? In testing, the Proper 318 proved itself a rugged and ready worker.

Written by Josh Wussow December 15, 2017

Film: ‘Day of the Dead’ Swirls Through 3-Day Mexican MTB Race

Experience the vibrant culture of Oaxaca, Mexico, in ‘Ride of the Dead.’ The film showcases a mountain bike competition during the Day of the Dead…

Written by GJ Staff December 15, 2017

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

Our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.

Written by GJ Staff December 14, 2017

Stocking Stuffers (Gifts Under $40 From REI)

Our team of gear experts scoured REI for our favorite gear picks and gift ideas. Best of all, they don’t cost a fortune, with each…

Written by Sponsored Post December 14, 2017

Better Fly Fishing: How to Perfect Your Forward Cast

Cast better with some simple instruction! This video from RIO teaches fly fishers how to properly perform a forward cast and points out common problems along…

Written by GJ Staff December 14, 2017

For the Hunter: A Holiday Gift Guide

No matter the type of hunting, you’re sure to find a suiting gift in this list that will enhance the outdoor hunting experience.

Written by Morgan Mason December 13, 2017

Watch Skiers Descend Pitch-Black Slopes With Headlamps

Shot at midnight, this ski film follows two skiers down one of Chamonix’s renowned lines, the Vallée Blanche.

Written by GJ Staff December 13, 2017

Screaming Deals: Gear Savings of the Week

Our weekly column finds the best deals from across the web to save you money on outdoors gear. Check out the deals from Arc’teryx, Leatherman,…

Written by GJ Staff December 13, 2017

Watch: First Female Ascent of 5.14 R Trad Route

Heather Weidner climbed China Doll, a 5.14- R trad route in Dream Canyon, Colorado, on trad gear. This film documents her progress, with passion and…

Written by GJ Staff December 12, 2017

First Look: Trono ‘Cushion of Air’ Camp Chair

The humble camp chair gets an inflatable upgrade this year. Our contributor lounged on air for a weekend to test a cushioned seat unlike any…

Written by Taylor Martin December 12, 2017

The Most Exciting Shoes From ‘The Running Event’

The Running Event trade show debuts some of the running industry’s top products for the coming year. We were on hand to learn about five…

Written by Cory Smith December 12, 2017

Ice Skating Alaskan Backcountry Is the Stuff of Dreams

Even if you’re not a serious ice skater, this video will make you want to strap on a pair and glide across a frozen lake.

Written by GJ Staff December 12, 2017

Boot Tech: 3 Innovations In 2018 Columbia ‘Canuk’

Lightweight but warm, the Canuk boot by Columbia was built for below-zero days… like 65 degrees below zero.

Written by Sponsored Post December 11, 2017

Monday Bargains: 3 Steals to Start Your Week

Great outdoor gear at an amazing price. Check out the bargains from Marmot, Mammut, and Sierra Designs.

Written by GJ Staff December 11, 2017

Dream Kit: Courtney Dauwalter’s Moab 240 Head-To-Toe Gear

Running 240 miles is no easy feat. Doing it faster than anyone before, is otherworldly. We interviewed Courtney Dauwalter and got the scoop on the…

Written by Ryan Warner December 11, 2017

Solo Adventure: Sailing to Remote Finland Bikepack

If you haven’t tried bikepacking, this video will make you want to pack up and hit the trail!

Written by GJ Staff December 11, 2017

GJ Week In Review: Bears Ears, Next-Gen Ski Binding, Tandem Hammock

A recap of top stories for the week of Nov. 19–26, 2017.

Written by GJ Staff December 09, 2017

‘Lost World’: 100 Hours Paddling Mexico’s Forgotten River

You can cram a lot of adventure into very little time. Take, for example, this whirlwind trip to Chiapas, Mexico. We paddled La Venta, a…

Written by Andy Cochrane December 08, 2017

Watch: Perfect Ski Turns in Glorious HD and Slo-Mo

A legend, a current pro, and a rising star absolutely fly down groomed runs in France. In the video, they articulate the sensation of a…

Written by GJ Staff December 08, 2017

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

Our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.

Written by GJ Staff December 07, 2017

Evening Movie: Candide Thovex (And Many More) in Ski Feature Film

Sit back, relax, and enjoy 46 minutes of incredible skiing in THIS IS HOME by the Faction Collective.

Written by GJ Staff December 06, 2017

Screaming Deals: Gear Savings of the Week

Our weekly column finds the best deals from across the web to save you money on outdoors gear. Check out the deals from Smartwool, Gregory,…

Written by GJ Staff December 06, 2017

REI Staff: What They’d Give

REI staffers spend their days learning, talking, and dreaming about gear—and getting outside to use it. So what gifts do they give? Glad you asked.

Written by Sponsored Post December 06, 2017

Watch Kilian Jornet Scale Exposed Ridge Like A Mountain Goat

If you don’t like heights, just look away.

Written by GJ Staff December 06, 2017

Film Shows Horrifying Reality of Big Wave Surfing

It’s not all beautiful barrels and riding cleanly out of waves. Bones break, muscles tear, and even worse things happen when surfers take on the…

Written by GJ Staff December 05, 2017

Monday Bargains: 3 Steals to Start Your Week

Great outdoor gear at an amazing price. Check out the bargains from Columbia, Chaco, and Mountain Hardwear.

Written by GJ Staff December 04, 2017

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