Camping

Pull-Behind Gear: Trailer offers ‘Massive Capacity’

We had four grown men and a stationwagon. We had mountain bikes, backpacks, paddles, life jackets, shoes, and all the food and extra gear required…

Written by July 05, 2012

Switchblade? Not Quite. Gerber ‘Assist-Opening’ Knives

Switchblades these are not — at least not in the official sense of the word. But nudge the blade on an assist-opening knife and you…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 20, 2012

Pop-Up Canopy Offers Sun Protection, Instant Shade

A sunny campsite is no fun place to hang out. But earlier this month, despite a lack of tree cover in a site at a…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 17, 2012

Les Stroud ‘Survivorman’ Axe soon to Market

Bear Grylls isn’t the only survival star into gear design. This week, celebrity outdoorsman Les Stroud announced a collaboration with a Swedish axe company to…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 14, 2012

Swedish ‘Tunnel Tent’ offers Unusual Space

Expensive and esoteric, the classic “tunnel tent” design from Sweden’s Hilleberg AB has developed something of a cult following. Here we preview the company’s Nallo…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 14, 2012

Gravity Fed: Water Seeps Through Filter to be ‘Cleaned’

Platypus’ GravityWorks Filter product counts on nature’s primal pull (gravity) to coax water through a filter, no pumping required. We gave it a test last…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 02, 2012

Poler Camping Stuff is Affordable, Retro, Fun

Portland, Ore., based Poler Camping Stuff makes retro, back-to-the-basics gear. It might just remind you of the first camping trips you took as a youth,…

Written by T.C. Worley March 29, 2012

Bivy Killer? Flyweight ‘Kilo’ Tent Has Headroom to Spare

A single, slender carbon pole, light fabric, and an efficient design make a new solo tent from Easton among the airiest on the market. We…

Written by T.C. Worley March 27, 2012

Street-Legal ‘Bootmobile’ to Tour USA in Celebration of 100 Yrs. in Business

To commemorate 100 years in business, L.L. Bean will tour the USA in a boot. Oh, and the Maine brand is running free outdoor programs…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 22, 2012

Rare Handcrafted Pocketknife is Sleek, Not Cheap

No type-o, this pocketknife, sold on boutique Kaufmann Mercantile, costs an astonishing $330! But for that cost you get a rare handmade piece in an…

Written by T.C. Worley February 22, 2012

Stove Burns Wood, Charges USB-Powered Gadgets on Side

BioLite stoves burn wood, heat water, and generate electricity to charge phones, lights, GPS devices, and other devices on the side. Will this “flame-for-electricity” concept…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 31, 2012

Tiny UV Light ‘Wand’ Destroys Microbes in Bad Water

Suspect water? Zap viruses and protozoa like giardia and cryptosporidium to provide “germ-free” H20 with this new and miniaturized (and rechargeable!) SteriPEN device.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 23, 2011

REI moves to NYC

Snowshoeing in Central Park? It just might happen more often now that REI is headed to the Big Apple. Specifically, REI will open tomorrow, Friday,…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 01, 2011

Holiday Guide: Camp and Canoe Gifts

From an inflatable pillow to camp journals and a neat canoe seat, this post, written by Pam Wright of UpNorthica, dishes on a dozen options…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 16, 2011

Large and Light: Granite Gear ‘Crown’ Pack

Lightweight yet rugged and large, the to-be-released Crown 60 is set for fully-geared weekend backpacking trips or minimalists who are loaded with the bulk of…

Written by T.C. Worley November 08, 2011

Interview with a Bear: Grylls on Survivalism, Knives, and Rabbit Snares

British survivalist star Bear Grylls of “Man vs. Wild” television fame has a namesake line of knives and survival products made by Gerber Legendary Blades.…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 03, 2011

Foldable, Five-Person ‘Couch’ for the Outdoors

Chill out and watch the sun go down with your family or four of your BFFs. Those are just two of the possible scenarios the…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 02, 2011

Bear Grylls ‘Ultimate Fine Edge Knife’

For a limited few days only, Gerber is shipping a new knife in its Bear Grylls series, the Ultimate Fine Edge Knife, which promises a…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 26, 2011

Gear for Outdoorsy Dogs

Active dogs require specialized equipment to run, ski and play outdoors. In this column, Gear Junkie editor Stephen Regenold looks at a few pieces of…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 14, 2011

‘Survival Knife’ has Light, Blade and Whistle

A hybrid “survival tool,” the Core Lite knife includes a blade, a whistle on its handle, and a small L.E.D. for illuminating a path. We…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 06, 2011

Mesh Jacket Cited as ‘Bug-Proof’

We test Columbia Sportswear’s new airy bug jacket in the depths of the Great North Woods, a.k.a. Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Our intrepid reviewer…

Written by T.C. Worley October 04, 2011

Nationwide ‘Checkpoint: SPOT’ Treasure Hunt Re-Stocked with Prizes

With new prizes from SmartWool, Deuter, The North Face, Timbuk2, Lazer Helmets, and Buff, today we re-launch our ‘Checkpoint: SPOT’ nationwide treasure hunt! This post…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 30, 2011

Easy Access: Pockets and Pouches for Backpacking

Writes Gear Junkie, “In the gear-that’s-changed-my-life category, the line item of ‘small accessible pockets on backpacks’ may seem odd.” This post details a half-dozen products…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 29, 2011

Tiny Camp Pad, Big Warmth

It weighs 10 oz. and packs as small as a water bottle. But unroll the Zor pad from NEMO Equipment and you have an adequate…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 23, 2011

Vague Path Through the Woods: Trip Report on MN’s Border Route Trail

The GearJunkie crew is back from Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area and the little-traveled Border Route Trail. This report looks at the crew’s fast-and-light assault…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 08, 2011

Not a Knife, a ‘Dynamic Triple Utility Tool!’

With a blade, a cutting hook, and a glass breaker on its butt, the 915 Triage was made for emergency workers and anyone who wants…

Written by T.C. Worley September 07, 2011

‘Cold-Prep’ Camp Food: Instant Meal, No Hot Water Required

Quick food on the trail often means granola, gorp, or energy bars. With its new pouch product, Mountain House offers a fast meal that can…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 07, 2011

Long Hike Ahead: GearJunkie Crew Heading to 65-Mile Border Route Trail

This weekend, we’re heading north to the depths of Minnesota’s North Woods and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. There, we will lace up our boots…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 02, 2011

Paracord Bracelet Unravels to 16-Foot ‘Mini Rope’ for Outdoors

“Wear it, unravel it, survive!” That’s the somewhat melodramatic but highly illustrative tagline for Survival Straps’ namesake product, a bracelet made of paracord that can…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 26, 2011

‘Essential Gear’ for Boundary Waters Canoe Area

As iconic outdoors destinations go, Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area takes a top spot. Our contributor, back from a solo trip, offers a few tips…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 24, 2011

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