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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 Kuhl, Patagonia…

Written by GJ Staff July 19, 2017

‘The Push’ Tells Life Story Of Climber Tommy Caldwell

From his origins as a climber to the career defining Dawn Wall, Tommy Caldwell’s memoir takes the reader along for the adventure.

Written by GJ Staff July 19, 2017

Vibram’s Sole Factor Tour Gives Your Shoes A Second Chance

Vibram wants to resole your boots. And it’ll do so for free at nearly 20 REI stores across the U.S.

Written by Jake Shumate July 19, 2017

Watch What Happens When Surfers Put Floating Dock In Ocean

A team of surfers placed a floating dock off the coast of Bali for an entirely different way to drop into a six-foot swell.

Written by GJ Staff July 17, 2017

In-City Adventure: Documenting ‘Urban Outdoors’ Trend

‘How to find adventure within city limits.’ That’s the premise of our new Great Urban Outdoors series, launching this month.

Written by Sponsored Post July 17, 2017

In The Spotlight: Vollebak Brand Profile

Pants stained with fake blood, a hoodie that’s guaranteed to survive on Mars, and base layers “designed to increase your life expectancy.” Vollebak creates gear…

Written by GJ Staff July 17, 2017

Why I Love My Carhartt Pants

As these closet staples become fashionable streetwear, Carhartt pants still hold true to their roots.

Written by Steve Goranson July 17, 2017

Monday Bargains: Three Steals To Start Your Week

Great outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each Monday. Check out the bargains from Salomon, Arc’teryx, and Gerber, and save on gear…

Written by GJ Staff July 17, 2017

Identify Mountain Peaks, Navigate In Real Time With ‘ViewRanger’ App

Smartphones are powerful navigation tools right out of the box. But an app called ViewRanger can make them all the more useful.

Written by Sponsored Post July 17, 2017

‘Time To Play’ Giveaway: 25 Pairs Of Salomon Shoes

We’ve teamed up with Salomon to give out 25 pairs of their new Sense Ride trail shoes. Click here to learn how to get yours.

Written by Sponsored Post July 17, 2017

GJ Week In Review: Surfer Memorial, Creative Camping, Ford Bronco

A recap of top stories for the week of July 9 – 14, 2017.

Written by GJ Staff July 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 July 13, 2017

Eric Lagerstrom Wants To Make Triathlons Fun Again

Could this be the most awesome triathlon ever designed? Eric Lagerstrom packs as much action he can in this creative triathlon performed on the summer…

Written by GJ Staff July 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 Black Diamond,…

Written by GJ Staff July 12, 2017

Watch: Ski Trailer With ‘300% More Sand’

When it comes to ski film trailers, it’s usually more of the same. This one from Matchsticks Productions stands out.

Written by GJ Staff July 11, 2017

Creative Camping: Where To Sleep When There’s Not A Site

We’ve learned some handy tricks to finding a place to camp in rural or urban areas while biking across the country.

Written by Seth "Cap" Orme July 11, 2017

Monday Bargains: Three Steals To Start Your Week

Great outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each Monday. Check out the bargains from Merrell, Arc’teryx, BIGiDESIGN and and save on gear…

Written by GJ Staff July 10, 2017

Thousands ‘Paddle Out’ To Honor Wetsuit Magnate

Thousands of surfers around the globe paddled out Sunday to honor surf industry titan Jack O’Neill.

Written by Michael Todd July 10, 2017

In The Spotlight: Boa Brand Profile

Click. Twist. Tighten. The simple concept of a better way to lace athletic gear launched the brand Boa 16 years ago.

Written by Sponsored Post July 10, 2017

GJ Week In Review: Sagan Expelled, Inflatable Camper, OR Denver

A recap of top stories for the week of July 2 – 8, 2017.

Written by GJ Staff July 08, 2017

Origin Story: Icebreaker Born From Hand-Sewn Shirt

Jeremy Moon launched the merino brand Icebreaker in 1995 as the antithesis of ‘melted plastic with chemicals added.’

Written by Sponsored Post July 07, 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 July 06, 2017

Free-Soloing Honey Hunters Risk Their Lives for Hallucinogenic Sweetness

What could be more terrifying than scaling a perilous rock face with no safety rigging? How about doing it while surrounded by hundreds of angry…

Written by GJ Staff July 06, 2017

Screaming Deals: Gear Savings Of The Week

Outdoor gear deals that are too good to pass up. Click at your own risk! Check out deals from: MSR, ENO, Therm-a-Rest, Surftech, Jack Wolfskin,…

Written by GJ Staff July 05, 2017

Mega Size, Warmth, & Comfort: Exped ‘MegaMat’

Designed for car campers, Exped made a sleeping pad you will dream about while fast asleep on it.

Written by Steve Goranson July 04, 2017

GJ Week In Review: YETI Duffel, Whisky Boot, Everest Interview

A recap of top stories for the week of June 25 – July 1, 2017.

Written by GJ Staff July 01, 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 June 29, 2017

Ice Pick: The Leatherman That Saved My Parents

Luke’s parents plunged through the Canadian ice while driving across the lake to their cottage. Mouthfuls of icy water garbled their cries, so they began…

Written by Sponsored Post June 29, 2017