The Best in Backcountry Coffee: Methods That Require No ‘Gear’
We put the new ‘equipment-less’ coffee trend to the test.
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 and Styrofoam.
MTB Pro Picks: Best Mountain Bike Accessories for 2019
Great mountain bike accessories make riding smoother, safer, and more fun. Here’s your mountain bike kit shopping list for spring.
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Code Blue: YETI Launches Vibrant Cooler, Drinkware Lines
YETI launched with a line of now-iconic white coolers. This month, it releases a vibrant new look with the Reef Blue collection.
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New Journey: Hydro Flask Launches Its 1st Hydration Backpack for Bikers
A brand known for its bomber bottles is bringing thermal insulation to a hydration pack made for mountain biking. Meet the Journey.
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Mountain House Meals: Massive ‘Bucket’ on Sale, 32 Servings Inside
Mountain House discounted its Essential Bucket. Inside is dehydrated chili mac, rice and chicken, and spaghetti — perfect for backpacking and camping trips.
Good Medicine: What to Pack in Your Backcountry First-Aid Kit
No one wants to have to use first aid. But everyone wants the goods when bad stuff goes down in the backcountry.
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Traeger’s Top-End Grills Now Heat Faster
New Traeger grills claim higher temperatures and faster heating to help you sear your steak quicker.
Pasta Bar: Skratch Labs Savory Trail Food Taste Test
Skratch Labs introduced an energy bar that made the entire GearJunkie staff scratch our heads: parmesan, sun-dried tomato, and black pepper energy bars are here.
Cooler in Winter? 3 Ways to Get More From Your YETI Gear
Cold weather is no reason to leave your high-end cooler at home. In fact, these YETI products can greatly enhance your enjoyment of cold-weather activities like car camping or skiing.
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Meet the ‘Omelette Guy’: Trail Angel Cooks Food for AT Hikers
Out of pure generosity, the Omelette Guy sets up shop on the Appalachian Trail to feed hungry hikers. He doesn’t charge anything, and the serving size is as big as you want it. Trail magic is truly beautiful.
Travelers, Ditch the Bottled Water: LifeStraw Pitcher Provides Clean H2O From the Tap
Filtering water from lakes and streams is great, but what about your overseas Airbnb? Meet the LifeStraw Home glass pitcher.
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.
Gear for the Elements: What to Take on a Winter Hike
Want to get out in weather that keeps most people cocooned in their beds? Here’s how to stay warm and prepare to spend the day hiking in a winter wonderland.
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GearJunkie’s Favorite Gear: Nate Mitka’s Cast Iron Pan
It’s hard to beat a good ole cast iron pan. From searing burgers to cooking jambalaya, this pan is a camping favorite.
Hydro Flask Launches ‘Thermo-Regulating’ Hydration Backpack
Hydro Flask today introduces its first hydration backpack. Known for its double-wall water bottles, this spring the Bend, Ore., brand, will jump into hose-equipped backpacks.
Campfire Sippers: 5 Best Whiskey Picks
Fill up the flask and stoke the fire. We’ve found the best whiskey and bourbon to accompany your campfire s’mores.
Where Do Bobo’s Come From? Behind the Scenes of the Famous Oat Bars
Organic oats, brown sugar, and a whole lotta’ love — we toured Bobo’s to see how these popular energy bars are made. Plus, we made some custom bars for ourselves!
Fastest Filter? GRAYL GEOPRESS Bottle Purifies Nasty Water
GRAYL just announced the third iteration of its innovative water bottle. The all-new GEOPRESS increases volume, adds features, and removes bacteria, viruses, and pollutants in seconds.
‘Drink Now’ Tech Mug Means Coffee’s Never Too Hot
Travel mug brand BURNOUT is using space tech to keep fluids like coffee at their optimal — or most drinkable — temperature.
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Free Gear Fridays: BURNOUT Temperature-Regulating Mug
This week, three lucky winners will receive a temperature-regulating mug from BURNOUT!
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How to Carve a Turkey, GearJunkie Style
How many knives does it take to carve a turkey? It took us quite a few, plus a box cutter, two axes, and even a chainsaw!
Hydro Flask’s Commute-Ready Tumbler Is 50% Off
This Hydro Flask Tumbler will keep your coffee piping hot during your whole commute and won’t break the bank.
This Stanley Bottle Is Classic for a Reason, And Now It’s on Sale
Keep coffee warm for many hours in a vacuum bottle that has withstood the test of time.
Hydration Wars: Osprey Revamps Cycling Pack Line for 2019
For 2019, Osprey revamped and expanded its full line of cycling-specific hydration packs. We got an early look at the line and were impressed with the fit and function of the many men’s and women’s Osprey cycling packs.
Maximize the Harvest: How to Render Bear Fat for Cooking
For many hunters, utilizing as many parts of their harvest as possible is an integral part of the overall experience. For a successful bear hunt, this can include rendering the fat for use in the kitchen.
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 with no stove and very little liquid.
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.
Unsafe Bottles? Study Finds ‘BPA-Free’ Plastics May Also Be Harmful
A researcher first uncovered the toxic effects of BPA two decades ago. Now, she claims ‘BPA-free’ plastics may carry the same risks.
‘Moosh’ and Weird Ways UTMB Ultrarunning Pros Fuel the Frenzy
Ultrarunning races like last week’s grueling UTMB often attract ultra personalities. And these extreme athletes nosh on some unexpected endurance fuel.
Lifestyle Outdoor: 5 Water Bottles for 5 Different People
Once for simply holding water, water bottles have since elevated to personality-defining health icons. Thanks to the sheer quantity of water bottles on the market, water bottles can now make fashion statements.
