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3 Grilling Challenges to Feed You During Quarantine

You may be stuck at home, but thankfully so is your grill. Try out these three recipes to challenge and improve your grilling skills while…

Written by Sean McCoy April 16, 2020

A Griller’s Call to Arms During Weird, Scary Times

We’ve given up unprecedented freedoms to protect each other from coronavirus. But one thing COVID-19 hasn’t shut down, at least not yet, is the backyard…

Written by Sean McCoy March 31, 2020

Save 30% on a Camp Chef Camping Stove at REI

Get a deal on the Camp Chef Everest 2X High-Pressure Camping Stove. It’s just $91. These briefcase-style camping stoves are ideal for car camping, crag…

Written by GJ Staff March 27, 2020

A Greener Igloo: Bio-Plastic, New Foam From Cooler Giant

New materials, better foam, and ‘plastic’ coolers that can biodegrade represent a new eco-ethos at the massive cooler brand.

Written by Stephen Regenold March 09, 2020

Char the Meat, Not the Earth: Tiny ‘Trailblazer’ Fire Pit Review

Build a small fire pit for heating or grilling in less time than it takes to cook a brat — and all while leaving no…

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 02, 2020

Yvon Chouinard Wanted a Wood Stove, So Patagonia Built One

Consumers know Patagonia mostly for high-tech apparel and softgoods. But its latest product announcement is decidedly old-school and named simply the Patagonia Wood Burning Stove.

Written by Sean McCoy February 26, 2020

Best Backpacking Stove Yet? MSR PocketRocket Deluxe Review

An all-new igniter, scant weight, and surprising simmer control combine to make the PocketRocket Deluxe the most advanced camp stove in MSR’s already impressive stable.

Written by Seiji Ishii December 03, 2019

Weber Launches Its First Wood Pellet Grill

It’s the largest grill manufacturer in the world. But with today’s announcement, Weber will enter the booming pellet-grill market for the first time.

Written by Sean McCoy November 18, 2019

Camp Cooking for Absolute Beginners (by an Absolute Beginner)

Camp cooking can be pretty intimidating for people like me who didn’t grow up doing a lot of backcountry camping.

Written by GJ Staff October 04, 2019

Free Gear Fridays: Dometic CFX 50W Electric Cooler Giveaway

This week, one lucky winner will receive a CFX 50W electric cooler from Dometic!

Written by GJ Staff September 20, 2019

Stanley Launches Cook Set Fit for a Gourmet Kitchen

Stanley’s newest cook kit, the Adventure Even-Heat Camp Pro Cook Set, has the same 3-ply stainless steel pots and pans found in kitchens around the world.…

Written by Sean McCoy June 26, 2019

3 Favorite Camp Cocktails: Watch GearJunkie Editors’ Picks

Nothing complements a good time around the fire like drinking. Elevate your standard camp liquor with these three recipes chosen by GearJunkie editors.

Written by Nate Mitka June 11, 2019

Lowest Price Yet: Get Your YETI Hopper Two Now

This week, YETI dropped the price of its Hopper Two 30 soft coolers by 20 percent. Now, you can get the same great cooler for…

Written by Jake Ferguson June 05, 2019

Smoke Meats Like the Pros: Oklahoma Joe’s Bronco Drum Smoker Review

Oklahoma Joe’s built a reputation on sturdy, competition-style offset smokers. The new Bronco, a more compact drum model, brings an efficient, heavy-duty, easy-to-use design to…

Written by GJ Staff May 22, 2019

The Best in Backcountry Coffee: Methods That Require No ‘Gear’

We put the new ‘equipment-less’ coffee trend to the test.

Written by GJ Staff May 01, 2019

Hate Styrofoam Coolers? Igloo Launches First Biodegradable Alternative

Igloo launched a pulp-based cooler this month. Its sturdy build, $10 price tag, and biodegradable nature could disrupt the one-time-use market currently dominated by EPS…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 25, 2019

‘Super Steel’ Knife: The Ultimate Blade for Camp Chefs?

If you love knives and geek out on metals, the launch of the Artisan Revere Chef Knife may raise your eyebrows. The Elmax steel chef…

Written by Sean McCoy March 20, 2019

Traeger’s Top-End Grills Now Heat Faster

New Traeger grills claim higher temperatures and faster heating to help you sear your steak quicker.

Written by Berne Broudy March 15, 2019

Camp Knife Kit Review: Better Blades for Chefs on the Go

When weight and space aren’t the biggest concerns, camp knife kits provide extra freedom and utility for on-the-go trail lunches.

Written by GJ Staff February 19, 2019

Solo Stove Goes Bigger, Smaller: Crushes Funding Goal

The smokeless fire pit we loved reboots with both jumbo and more portable models. And the response has been huge.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 12, 2018

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…

Written by Kyle Nossaman September 26, 2018

Dyneema ‘REpack’ Feed Bag Lightens Load for Dehydrated Meals

Painfully simple yet surprisingly high-tech, the REpack aims to change how you eat at the campsite.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 25, 2018

Buy It for Life: Iconic Gear That Hasn’t Changed

Sometimes a piece of gear comes along that’s so good, messing with it will only make it worse.

Written by Aaron Bible September 18, 2018

MSR WindBurner Duo Review: Twice the Volume, Same Boil Speed

After countless backcountry hunting expeditions, the MSR Windburner Duo has proved itself invaluable. It boils a lot of water quickly, which means less waiting for…

Written by GJ Staff September 17, 2018

3D-Printed Camp Stove Is ‘Windproof,’ Made With Lasers

The PeakBoil camp stove is made from layers of laser-heated molten steel. Its designers make the bold claim that it outperformed conventional options on a…

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 06, 2018

Traeger Ranger Portable Wood-Pellet Grill Review

Traeger grills are renowned for home use. A new model, the Ranger, gives tailgate chefs a portable pellet grill option.

Written by Berne Broudy July 30, 2018

Boil Water in 100 Seconds: Jetboil Flash Review

The Jetboil Flash, the brand’s update to the ever-popular backpacking stove boils water quick. Here, we review the updated Flash, with design improvements in 2018.

Written by GJ Staff July 25, 2018