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.
EDC Slingshot, Modernized Yurt, and More: Emerging Gear
A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Explore the grid or click through for a slideshow.
5 Ways to Lighten Your Pack for Backpacking
With thru-hikes like the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail gaining popularity, hikers are constantly looking to shed weight from their packs. But you don’t have to hike thousands of miles in order to aim for a lighter pack.
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Save 40%: The North Face Gear Is on Sale Now
Check out our three favorite deals from The North Face sale at Backcountry. Save up to 40% on jackets, footwear, shorts, and more outdoor gear for every season.
More Comfortable Lumens: BioLite HeadLamp 200 Review
BioLite gave up some lumens with its new headlamp, the HeadLamp 200, in exchange for a lighting source so light and comfortable you’ll forget you’re wearing it.
How to Camp in Winter: Polar Explorer Eric Larsen’s Tips to Stay Warm
Take it from someone who’s made a living traversing both poles by bike, ski, boot, and dogsled: Being cold sucks. Here’s how extreme explorer Eric Larsen beats Old Man Winter at the camping game.
Save 50% on Our Favorite Camp Rocking Chair
This camp chair rocks. It’s light, comfortable, and 50% off right now.
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‘Stealth’ Camping: How to Live in a U-Haul Van
This Canada-based YouTuber is taking camping to a whole new — and very different — level. Want to know how to live in a van? Start here.
Outdoor Retailer First Look: 2021 Winter Camp Gear and More
The Outdoor Retailer Snow Show launches this week, and we’ll be on hand to check out the cutting-edge equipment coming next year. This camp gear, eyewear, cook kit, footwear, and more caught our eye for this show preview.
Save 50%: Best Deals at REI Winter Clearance Sale
REI’s Winter Clearance offers some of the best deals of the year. Save up to 50% on winter boots, tents, jackets, and more.
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A Headlamp Made of Wood: Eukarya Origin Review
Headlamps are a necessity for any nighttime outdoor pursuit. And this one from Eukarya not only provides light but also sustainability and style.
How to Spend Your Gift Card: Cheap Outdoor Gear for Yourself
If you’re like most outdoors-lovers, odds are you landed a gift card or two to shop for yourself this year. So if you didn’t get everything you want, or just need some ideas on how to spend that money, here are some outdoorsy gift ideas that won’t break the bank.
Cabins to Campsites: America’s 10 Best Hipcamps
Looking for a place to pitch a tent or maybe a more luxurious glamping option? Hipcamp offers outdoorsy places to stay across America, and these are the best right now.
5 Boxing Day and End-Year Sales to Check Out Now
Boxing Day — celebrated on December 26 — is here, and brands are celebrating with even more post-holiday sales and deals.
End-of-Year Gear: Score More at REI’s Year-End Clearance Sale
Save up to 50 percent off outdoor essentials during the REI Year-End Clearance. The sale starts December 25, shop now for the best selection.
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Mummy Moves: Therm-a-Rest Questar Sleeping Bag Review
The curse of the mummy is more than just a B movie. The industry-standard sleeping bag shape leaves many feeling too confined, like a, well, coffin. Therm-a-Rest set out to solve that with its W.A.R.M. FIT Questar sleeping bag. I took it for a spin — and roll, and toss — to find out.
Rooftop Tent for Your Prius (or Smaller): iKamper Launches Skycamp Mini
The new iKamper Skycamp Mini two-person rooftop tent could be a fit for just about any four-wheeled adventuremobile. It offers up the crucial features of both hardshell and softshell rooftop tents: lightweight, compact, and easy to deploy and put away.
Shop Now & Be Done: Crush Your Holiday Shopping List at REI
Finish up your holiday shopping now. REI has extended amazing deals on outdoor gear from the brands you and your gift recipients love.
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REI’s Top-Selling ‘Co-op’ Gear for 2019
Trusted, affordable, and perfect for everyday adventures, here are REI Co-op’s top-selling gear products this year.
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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.
Best Cyber Monday Outdoor Gear Deals of 2019
Cyber Week is the time the internet gives you its best outdoor gear deals of the year. See our top picks for Cyber Week and Cyber Monday outdoor gear sales.
Half Off Hydro Flask Bottles: REI Cyber Monday Deal
Hydro Flask bottles are a hydration must-have. And today only — during REI’s Cyber Monday Sale — you can get one for half off.
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Cyber Week Sales Happening Now: Best Outdoor Gear Deals of 2019
We found the best Black Friday deals of 2019. Shop these online sales to get discounts on outdoor, camping, travel, and adventure gear. Happy savings.
Rooftop Tents on Sale: Roofnest Slashes Prices for Black Friday
When an uninvited guest went stomping through my campsite — and the back of my truck — I sure was happy to be in a Roofnest. And now you can save hundreds of dollars on these excellent tents.
First Look: MoonShade Is a Temporary Awning for Your Adventure Rig
The MoonShade Portable Awning is a light and packable awning for overlanding vehicles and more.
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.
Free Gear Fridays: NEMO Forte Sleeping Bag Giveaway
This week, one lucky winner will receive a Forte sleeping bag from NEMO!
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Gear Lust: 23 Gifts for Outdoorsy People
From a versatile Pelican backpack cooler to a down jacket from L.L. Bean, we’ve chosen 23 outdoor gifts that will be sure to please anyone who loves the outdoors.
2019 Top Sellers: What GearJunkie Readers Love to Buy & Gift
Here’s our list of the top-selling products GearJunkie readers purchased at REI in 2019. Shop these tried-and-true favorites to gear up yourself or give them as gifts this holiday.
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8 Great Camping Gifts
From a sleeping bag to a versatile light, these camping gifts are sure to make the outdoorsy person in your life happy.
Sleeping Pad for Pooches: Rumpl Launches Camp Dog Bed
Today, Rumpl launched a new blanket on Kickstarter aimed to please a different audience — our dogs.
