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From Friedrichshafen to Alex Honnold, here’s a recap of trending stories from GearJunkie during the week of June 17-23, 2018.
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2 days ago
Is this the best way to set up a long-lasting campfire?
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2 days ago
The 2019 Chevy Blazer debuted last night at a press conference. It wasn’t the Blazer we were hoping for.
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2 days ago
You can skimp on a good pillow when camping. But don’t.
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2 days ago
Sitka branched outside of its hunting market with the Train, Travel, and Work line. We reviewed the Nimbus Jacket, a lightweight and windproof option for travelers and outdoors people.
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2 days ago
In a sport full of edges and ledges, La Sportiva is helping climbers bring out their best performance with the exact opposite. No-Edge climbing shoe technology brings the foot closer to the rock.
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2 days ago
With so many mountain bike tires on the market, it’s hard to know which to buy. The experts break down a few aspects to consider when in the market for new rubber for your ride.
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2 days ago
Erin Gaines, KEEN’s Advocacy Manager, is the newest leader in a growing trend of advocacy inside the outdoor industry.
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3 days ago
Irregular rock formations and steep clay slopes are common on Axel Heiberg Island, located near Greenland. Watch an elite team craft jumps and absolutely shred this otherworldly region.
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3 days ago
Aaptiv claims the title of No. 1 fitness audio app. And Amazon and Disney just pumped $22 million into this sound machine.
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3 days ago
From next-gen tech to ingenious innovation, our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.
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3 days ago
Connect Bivy Stick to your phone and send and receive texts via satellite from anywhere on Earth.
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3 days ago
Earlier this week, British brand inov-8 unveiled its new graphene-enhanced G-Series sports shoes to a small group of journalists. We went to England for this review.
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3 days ago
Despite your best efforts, the most efficient mountain bike tire pressure for you will be a compromise. We spoke with one of the world’s foremost tire experts to learn how to get the most from your treads.
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3 days ago
‘The Yellowstone River is starting down some trouble.’ With those words, a community with deep roots in the region goes to work.
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3 days ago
They claim mining operations would inflict ‘irreparable harm’ on the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW).
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3 days ago
Clip bolts with ease in the rigid Trango Beta Stick Evo Compact. Read our review of the stick clip and find out how it compares to other remote clipping options.
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4 days ago
You might not put a lot of thought into your canoe paddle. But plenty of others did back in the day — and the results are paddles far more comfortable and complex than you realize.
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4 days ago
From speed-hungry superbikes to cat meme towels, here’s your guide to the gear you’ll need to tackle your first triathlon.
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4 days ago
If you have an Ikon Pass, you just got one mountain richer. Ikon parent Alterra Mountain Company confirmed it’s entering an agreement to purchase Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah.
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4 days ago
A broad coalition of wildlife conservation and hunting and angling organizations launched a campaign to prevent mining on about 1 million acres surrounding the Grand Canyon.
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4 days ago
Stanley, Gerber, Rumpl, and Sanuk are on sale this week. We found the best deals from across the web to save you money on outdoor gear.
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4 days ago
GearJunkie traveled to Manchester, England, today for the launch of the inov-8 G-Series — the ‘world’s toughest’ sports shoes.
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5 days ago
Tackling The Nose in under two hours required extreme focus, coordination, and a whole lot of finger training.
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5 days ago
Suzuki pulled out of the North American market back in 2013. It just announced the 2019 Jimny, and we want it! Sorry, North America — no Suzuki for you!
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5 days ago
If you own an iPhone, there’s a very simple way to make the device much better for night use to maintain low-light vision.
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5 days ago
After a recent speed record up an iconic Yosemite wall, climber Alex Honnold tells us about the nutrition, techniques, and training that made it possible.
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5 days ago
Brew coffee, blend a margarita, even zap bugs. The Cauldryn Fyre V2 totally reimagines the travel bottle.
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5 days ago
The new for spring 2018 Hoka One One Torrent is a trail-tackling beast of a shoe. But this technical prowess comes in a pretty lightweight package.
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6 days ago
The new BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 is a capable off-road tire that builds on the renowned series. We review the T/A KM3 while testing on the Rubicon Trail.
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6 days ago
Watch the vertigo-inducing twists, step-ups, and drops of Scotland’s famed boardwalk mountain bike course, Top Chief trail.
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6 days ago
It won’t survive the expert runs, but this $300 Walmart mountain bike hits a lot of buzzwords for a box store offering. Can it possibly be any good?
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6 days ago
Named after a 2,200-foot-deep canyon aggressively dug by the Gunnison River, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park quickly earned our respect as one of the most scenic and raw places we’ve ever been.
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6 days ago
The annual Outdoor Friedrichshafen in Germany is among the most important outdoor-gear trade shows in Europe. These 37 products earned Industry, Startup, and Gold Awards as some of the most innovative equipment in the world.
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6 days ago
Looking for great outdoor gear at an amazing price? Check out these discounts and sales from Eddie Bauer, Onia, and Barebones.
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6 days ago
It’s no secret that the outdoor industry still uses toxic chemicals to make products repel water and muck. But one bee-focused biotech startup hopes to change that.
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1 week ago
From Blade Show to the next promising vaccine in the fight against Lyme disease, here’s a recap of trending stories from GearJunkie during the week of June 10-16, 2018.
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1 week ago
Catch more fish, fish more spots, and get some exercise — the Old Town Predator PDL fishing kayak has plenty of upside. We took it up and down the largest reservoir in Kansas to see just how well it performs.
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1 week ago
The Truss and Suspension add functions while reducing weight from Gerber’s ‘best-selling’ predecessor.
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1 week ago
One company turns cork into a weatherproof coat. Another product can be traced to the U.S. Army Ballistic Research Center. These six outdoor innovations have wacky histories.
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1 week ago
The 46-year-old woman literally finished applying a “Women Who Behave Rarely Make History” bumper sticker before fighting the wild animal to the death.
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1 week ago
For several days, dozens of miles, and hundreds of rocky, Incan steps, we abused Columbia’s waterproof light hiker — the Conspiracy III Titanium OutDry.
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1 week ago
Primitive survival expert Laura Zerra got her 82 days of fame on the reality TV show “Naked and Afraid.” Now she’s releasing a book about how to make a knife in real life.
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1 week ago
The electric bicycle is increasingly gaining traction in the U.S. And after riding a Vintage Electric e-bike for the last month, I know why.
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1 week ago
From next-gen tech to ingenious innovation, our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.
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1 week ago
The first official day of summer is right around the corner. We’ve compiled 10 everyday activities that will help you make the most of the long days.
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1 week ago
With a tiny sketch of the Legionnaire Bowie from the movie “Expendables 2,” Duke walks us through, step by meticulous step, as he transforms a 3½-inch stainless steel hex bolt into a stunning replica knife.
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1 week ago
Alastair Humphreys, 2012 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, shares a monologue of his escape from the urban metropolis that is Vegas to the serene and dramatic Zion National Park.
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2 weeks ago
An icon of capability, the four-wheel-drive, off-road-capable Land Rover Defender 90 is built for adventure.
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2 weeks ago
Polartec says it has finally achieved a fully recycled Power Fill insulation product.
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2 weeks ago
Afraid of dark, tight spaces? Eric Hanson takes us inside Canmore Caves in Banff National Park. While most visitors hike trails, below the surface is an expansive network of otherworldy caves.
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2 weeks ago
The annual Blade Show presents the biggest names and most discerning hands in the world of knives. We’re breaking down the 2018 Knife of the Year award winners.
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2 weeks ago
The hottest trend in the car camping/overland world right now is the lightweight pop-top truck camper. It combines a truck topper shell and rooftop tent. These go-anywhere truck campers are ready for adventure!
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2 weeks ago
Carbon fiber, Kevlar, and the patented DynaLock adjustable closure combine in the light, compact, sturdy MSR Ascent Pole.
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2 weeks ago
The North Face, Grand Trunk, and Wüsthof are on sale this week. We found the best deals from across the web to save you money on outdoor gear.
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2 weeks ago
With its jet-black finish, unassuming geometry, and absolutely silent ride, the Priority 600 commuter bicycle won’t turn many heads. But it quietly houses the latest in cycling tech and boasts Porsche DNA.
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2 weeks ago
Anyone who hunts knows that wet feet suck — and that wet, cold feet suck even worse. I tested the Danner Pronghorn boot in the hope my feet would stay warm and dry.
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2 weeks ago
Tradeswomen rejoice: For the first time, there’s a line of durable and stylish workwear made specifically for women.
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2 weeks ago
Bears are big, strong, and love to eat. That’s why you need to keep your food in a bear safe when camping in bear country.
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2 weeks ago
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 in rocky mountain streams for this first look review.
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2 weeks ago
Plunge, twist, and loop-the-loop — now you can ride along in your favorite Hot Wheels car!
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2 weeks ago
New workouts, activity challenges, pace-setting, and more – the upcoming Apple Watch update offers a suite of new features for active and outdoor users.
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2 weeks ago
Organize gear exactly how you want: The Mammut Neon Smart’s clever design literally opens up more options than traditional backpacks. We tested the sport climbing pack over four months to find out how it performs.
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2 weeks ago
The latest extension of MSR Global Health, the Impact Project mixes outdoor adventures with charitable contributions.
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2 weeks ago
Backpacking is an excellent way to get away from the crowds, access more remote destinations, and wake up to epic vistas. Here’s our guide to getting out there.
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2 weeks ago
Row, row, row your iFit-enabled, workout-streaming home-gym boat.
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2 weeks ago
Alex Puccio won her second World Cup gold in Vail, Colo., this weekend, completing the final problem in one go. Second- and third-place climbers Miho Nonaka and Akiyo Noguchi, respectively, didn’t finish the final problem.
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2 weeks ago
Colorado’s 1.8-million acre San Juan National Forest will remain closed to the public until fire conditions improve.
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2 weeks ago
The VLA15 vaccine just passed its first clinical trial. It might be the most promising Lyme-fighting candidate of the last 16 years.
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2 weeks ago
Fitbit fitness watches have encouraged adults to stay active. With the Ace, kids have a new way to play with the pack.
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2 weeks ago
Looking for great outdoor gear at an amazing price? Check out these discounts and sales from Stio, REI Co-op, and Kelty.
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2 weeks ago
Authorities are asking for information after discovering a prom invited spray painted onto the Colorado National Monument.
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2 weeks ago
Two friends head to Baja, Mexico, to play where the desert meets the sea.
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2 weeks ago
From Overland Expo West to one nuanced survival kit, here’s a recap of trending stories from GearJunkie during the week of June 3-9, 2018.
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2 weeks ago
The Barkley Marathons is a 100+ mile race with 60,000 feet of elevation gain. Only 15 people have ever finished. It’s where dreams go to die.
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2 weeks ago
The North Face wants to reduce the amount of textile that winds up in landfills with its Renewed Collection.
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2 weeks ago
KEEN invites you on a public lands camping trip. Its goal? Simple: Share stories from diverse perspectives and deepen our understanding of what public lands mean to us.
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2 weeks ago
Looking for a quick workout or way to keep moving at your standing desk? Treadly offers a new, lightweight solution.
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2 weeks ago
Tinkerers, sewers, and do-it-yourselfers, this is your chance to get a leg up with your outdoor invention. Apply now for The Pitch, an opportunity for outdoor industry entrepreneurs to pitch their business to a panel of experts.
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2 weeks ago
Win a pair of modern, Hanwag Tatra Light GTX trekking boots in this week’s Free Gear Friday giveaway.
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2 weeks ago
Whether packing your bag to head to the hills, walk around the museums, or hit up the beach, we scoured the market, tested, and compiled the best travel shoes of 2018.
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2 weeks ago
Merrell just launched the female-focused Chameleon 7 Storm XX hiking boot. And this Sunday, 10 percent of every women’s hiking boot purchase goes toward getting more women outdoors.
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2 weeks ago
The famed adventure race of the 1990s is expected to return with Bear Grylls as its host.
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2 weeks ago
Last fall, Traeger Grills offered me a test model. I hunt, fish, and cook. So I gave an enthusiastic ‘yes,’ and have been grilling regularly ever since. This is what I’ve learned.
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2 weeks ago
From next-gen tech to ingenious innovation, our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.
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2 weeks ago
The MSR SE200 can make drinking water safe for entire communities. I traveled to Nepal to help spread this life-saving device.
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2 weeks ago
Summer 2018 tourism in Yellowstone starts with two elk attacks.
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2 weeks ago
An elite team of mountain bikers rides some of the biggest lines possible high in the Arctic Circle. There aren’t groomed trails here: This is gritty, death-defying mountain biking.
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3 weeks ago
Could you survive a nine-month road trip with your family? The Hyland family of five drove from London to Singapore in a 1954 Land Rover. They took the family road trip to all new heights!
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3 weeks ago
Sleeping-bag maker Big Agnes will send more than 70 employees on an awareness-raising thru-hike of Colorado’s Continental Divide Trail.
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3 weeks ago
A hunter struggles with ethical questions, both societal and personal, surrounding black bear hunting.
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3 weeks ago
Four women head on the trip of a lifetime in ‘The Long Way South.’ Over the course of 15 days, the crew covered 1,600 miles down the Baja Peninsula, with plenty of shenanigans.
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3 weeks ago
For the third time in eight, Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold set the speed record on The Nose of El Cap.
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3 weeks ago
The company run by Chris Farley’s family sued Trek Bikes over the name of its fat bike, the Farley. According to Make Him Smile, the bike is named after the late comedian known for his weight.
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3 weeks ago
Plus Arc’Teryx, Osprey, and Kryptonite are on sale this week. We found the best deals from across the web to save you money on outdoor gear.
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3 weeks ago
Rooftop tents can be both awesome and annoying at the same time. One man explains his love-hate relationship with sleeping on top of a car.
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3 weeks ago
Proper gear can save your life if you’re lost, injured, or cold (or all three). The founder of Endure Survival shares essential items he says you should carry on every wilderness outing.
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3 weeks ago
Many dream of a long trip on the road. But how to afford the travel? A young couple put pen to paper, scrimped and saved, and made a dream trip a reality. Their tips can help you afford the trip of a lifetime.
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3 weeks ago
Pending zoning approval, the bike brand will move to the foot of North Table Mountain. And it invites other companies to join it.
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3 weeks ago
Father’s Day is June 17. Here are the best outdoorsy gifts to give dad. Whether the outdoorsman in your life loves camping, hiking, fishing, or BBQing, these gift ideas are winners.
