Food / Hydration

The Gruesome Realities of Overheating (and How to Prevent Them)

I flirted with death due to heatstroke once, and it will never happen again. Heat-related illness can be deadly serious, so here are all the gory…

Written by Steve Graepel July 31, 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

Free Gear Fridays: Cauldryn Battery-Heated Coffee Mug

Don’t just keep your drink hot: Make it hot. This is your chance to win a Cauldryn battery-heated coffee mug.

Written by Sponsored Post July 27, 2018

Metabolism Hack: Nutrition Breathalyzer Tells You What to Eat

Breathe into the Lumen device and its AI will tell you what to eat for optimal health.

Written by Julie Kailus July 27, 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 Mike Misselwitz July 25, 2018

Water Wherever: MSR Trail Base Water Filter Kit Review

MSR may have just designed its most versatile water filter to date. The Trail Base Water Filter Kit is a gravity system for base camp,…

Written by Amanda Ellis July 24, 2018

No Fuel, No Problem: Heat Your Food With the ‘Crotch Pot’

The Crotch Pot is a pouch that rests against the body’s warmest region to cook food. The strangest part is this is not a joke.…

Written by GJ Staff July 20, 2018

Free Gear Fridays: Sea to Summit Alpha 2 Pot Cook Set

This week, one lucky winner will receive an Alpha 2 Pot Cook Set from Sea to Summit!

Written by Sponsored Post July 20, 2018

Salomon Unveils Its First Hydration Vest Built for Women

You can’t get your hands on Salomon’s ADV Skin 8 Set until next spring, but keep this women’s hydration vest on your gear-dar.

Written by Julie Kailus July 19, 2018

Hydration Pants: Ultimate Direction Reveals ‘HydroLight’ Series

The Ultimate Direction HydroLight series integrates water bottle holders and pockets into shirts and shorts for runners who want to say goodbye to running vests…

Written by Nate Mitka July 17, 2018

Fitness App Tells Endurance Athletes When to Eat and Drink

Wondering when to fuel to get the most out of your training? An emerging nutrition-planning app called endur8 could remove the guesswork.

Written by Julie Kailus July 02, 2018

Tour de France ‘Fuel’ Coming to the Masses

In Beta Fuel, nutrition company Science in Sport thinks it’s found the holy grail of fluid replacement for endurance athletes. Beta Fuel offers maximum performance…

Written by Julie Kailus June 26, 2018

Wonder Drug? Separating CBD Oil Fact From Fiction

Cannabidiol (CBD) is trending as a do-all “superfood.” But which claims are fact and which are bogus? We consider top claims about CBD oil.

Written by Philip Armour June 25, 2018

Brew, Blend, Shine: Multitool Mug Does It All

Brew coffee, blend a margarita, even zap bugs. The Cauldryn Fyre V2 totally reimagines the travel bottle.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 19, 2018

Fast & Clean: Katadyn BeFree 3L Gravity Filter First Look

Katadyn’s newest gravity filter is easy to set up, filters water quickly, and collapses so you hardly notice it in your pack. We tested it…

Written by Nate Mitka June 12, 2018

MSR Impact Project Makes Clean Water a Big Adventure

The latest extension of MSR Global Health, the Impact Project mixes outdoor adventures with charitable contributions.

Written by Christophe Noel June 12, 2018

Traeger Grill Pro Series Review

Last fall, Traeger Grills offered me a test model Pro Series 34 to review. I hunt, fish, and cook. So I gave an enthusiastic ‘yes’…

Written by Sean McCoy June 07, 2018

Drink Up: Making Water Safe in Nepal with the MSR SE200

The MSR SE200 can make drinking water safe for entire communities. I traveled to Nepal to help spread this life-saving device.

Written by Christophe Noel June 07, 2018

Electrolyte ‘Recovery’ Beer: Sufferfest Launches ‘FKT’ Ale

Brewed with a ‘superfood’ rich in vitamin C, and as much sodium as a sports drink, the FKT Pale Ale targets beer-loving athletes.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 23, 2018

Whole-Leaf Tea Might Be Your Next Hydration Boost

Tea is an ancient beverage, but a new twist aims to bring it to your workout routine.

Written by Julie Kailus May 15, 2018

Backcountry Gourmet: 3 Backpacking Recipes That Evoke Trail Envy

Kiss cans goodbye, and don’t even think about touching that mac n’ cheese. These easy-to-follow backpacking recipes will keep your tent mates happy and full.

Written by Sponsored Post May 09, 2018

MN Distillery to Host First US ‘Cycle Speedway’

Liquor in the front, racing in the back. An upstart craft distillery in Minneapolis will be the first in the U.S. to offer a British…

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 02, 2018

Cairn: A Monthly Surprise of Gear Goodies

Once a month, a box of outdoor gear shows up at the GearJunkie office and nobody has any idea what’s inside. But everyone is stoked!…

Written by Sponsored Post March 01, 2018

MSR’s ‘Most Important Product Ever’ Improves Life in Guatemala

We joined MSR in the field to see firsthand how its SE200 Community Chlorine Maker is improving lives with clean drinking water.

Written by Christophe Noel December 27, 2017

Your Whole Camp Kitchen in a Box

Dubbed an all-in-one kitchen system, the EatOut combines a kitchen utensil rack, main storage, two gas stoves, and three tables all in a compact box.

Written by Nate Mitka December 05, 2017

No Ice Needed: Put a Refrigerator in Your Car

The Dometic CFX35W adds WiFi and a mobile app interface to an already popular line of 12-volt fridges.

Written by Christophe Noel November 27, 2017

Beef Jerky Store Opens In Minneapolis, First In US

Jack Link’s opened its first brick and mortar retail location in downtown Minneapolis. The ‘Wild Side’ store offers Sasquatch-themed merch, a $5,000 fur coat, and…

Written by Nate Mitka November 16, 2017