Emerging Gear: Party Tent, ‘Hotshot’ YETI, Trekking Pole Water Filter, and More Take a peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Written by Mary Murphy August 12, 2021
Best Glamping in the US: Where to Rough It Like Royalty While traditional camping is nice, glamping lets you enjoy the creature comforts of home while still getting your outdoor fix. Written by GJ Staff August 12, 2021
Hike With Gorillas in Uganda: Backpacking TV Treks Through Wild Mountains Curious about what sort of trails Uganda has to offer? Get a glimpse at all the country’s ops for adventure in this Backpacking TV episode. Written by Mary Murphy August 12, 2021
Olympic Gold Achieved, World Tour Finals Bound: Interview With Surf Legend Carissa Moore Carissa Moore won an Olympic gold medal surfing in Tokyo last week. This week, she’ll try her hand at waves on the World Tour circuit. Written by Mary Murphy August 12, 2021
Double-Decker Hitch Rack Hauls It All: Yakima EXO Review Mounting Yakima’s EXO modular hitch rack is like moving from a studio apartment to a house with a garage. Written by Berne Broudy August 12, 2021
Watch ‘From the Ground Up’: 3 Novice Cyclists to Attempt the Leadville 100 Today marks the launch of Pearl Izumi’s From the Ground Up project, composed of a six-part video series. Written by Mary Murphy August 11, 2021
Learn From an AT Expert: Multiple Brands, 57hours Partner for Trail Safety Webinar 57hours is partnering with Jack Wolfskin, RECCO, and Somewear Labs for a new, safety-focused backpacking webinar on August 12. Written by Mary Murphy August 11, 2021
Aspen Snowmass Resorts Launches Outerwear Lines for Employees, Guests The first resort-designed snow sports outerwear rolls out this winter at Aspen Snowmass’ four mountains. Here’s our first look. Written by Sam Anderson August 11, 2021
All-Electric Silverado Turns on a Dime With Four-Wheel Steering Chevy announces four-wheel steering for its upcoming all-electric Silverado, giving it an edge over the Ford F-150 Lightning. Written by Sam Anderson August 11, 2021
Watch First HBCU Cycling Team Riders ‘Chasing History’ in Stirring Canyon Film Series With their first race, two cyclists from St. Augustine have made history as the first official cycling team at a historically Black college or university. Written by Mary Murphy August 11, 2021
Where Do Athletes Get Their Fuel? 2 Ultrarunners Share Their Diets These two ultrarunning athletes are both successful at running long distances. But their diets couldn’t be more different. Written by Mary Murphy August 11, 2021
‘Finger Amputation’ Prompts Massive Portable Generator Recall Seven finger amputation reports prompted Generac to recall over 300,000 of its portable generators for a hazard with the carrying handle. Written by Sam Anderson August 11, 2021
30% Off Wild Rye and 8 More Outdoor Gear Deals Check out the best outdoor gear deals of the week. This week, find great deals on outdoor brands including Wild Rye, Patagonia, Columbia, and more. Written by Ilana Newman August 11, 2021
Snow Peak’s Living Lodge: So Long, Canvas Tents? Snow Peak expands on its group camping collection with the Living Lodge, a cabin-like tent that’s both backcountry-capable and ready to glamp. Written by Jilli Cluff August 11, 2021
Küat’s Piston Pro X Hitch Bike Rack Is One-Hand Operable, Extra Safe With integrated taillights and all-metal construction, the Küat’s Piston Pro X is the nicest bike rack we’ve used. Written by Berne Broudy August 10, 2021
How to Beat the Homesick Blues During Hunting Season Hunting season comes once a year. But it can be tough to be in the field away from family for long stretches of time. Beat homesickness… Written by Nicole Qualtieri August 10, 2021
Water Filter Review: Small & Speedy Platypus QuickDraw Rivals Sawyer Squeeze Looking for a light and packable water filter for when you hit the backcountry? Platypus’ new QuickDraw filter could be the one for you. Written by Mary Murphy August 10, 2021
Hit the Road: Embark on National Geographic’s Real-Life, Virtual Park Tour U.S. National Parks are busier than ever. Nat Geo has a new way to explore with ‘a real or virtual journey to North America’s National… Written by Mary Murphy August 10, 2021
US Hilux? Toyota Poised to Launch Diesel Trucks in America Curious behavior from Toyota signals it might be prepping to introduce diesel engines in America. The brand’s first hybrid diesel may also land. Written by Sam Anderson August 10, 2021
40 Years of Waves: The Extraordinary Life of Surfer and SUPer Robby Naish Naish won his first windsurfing world championship at age 13. Now, after 40 years of competing on the waves, he’s moving on. Written by Mary Murphy August 10, 2021
That’s a Wrap: Big Gear Show Debut Wins on Quality Over Quantity Crowds fell short of registered numbers, but brands and organizers alike see big potential for new trade show model. Written by Adam Ruggiero August 10, 2021
Tacoma Killer? 2022 Nissan Frontier First Drive The 2022 Nissan Frontier is completely redesigned with a powerful engine, bold looks, and a people-pleasing interior. Written by Sean McCoy August 10, 2021
How to Pack for Domestic Adventure Travel: Your Checklist Whether you’re road-tripping from coast to coast, experimenting with van life, or flying to a new U.S. region for an adventure or race, here’s a… Written by Morgan Tilton August 09, 2021
Nonprofit Adds Nearly 3,000 Miles of Bike Routes in 5 States Today, the American Cycling Association announced the biggest-ever addition to its bike route network. It now covers over 17,000 miles. Written by Sam Anderson August 09, 2021
4WD vs. AWD: How to Choose the Right Adventure Vehicle for You So, you’re ready to buy an adventure vehicle? Awesome! Let’s look at 4WD vs. AWD and how to choose the right one for your new… Written by Andy Lilienthal August 09, 2021
Delicious Meals Dialed In: RightOn Trek Backpacking Meal Planner Review RightOn Trek isn’t just making meals for the backcountry. It’s reinventing the whole meal and trip planning experience. Written by Mary Murphy August 09, 2021
Ride ‘Out West’ With Kitsbow in the Steps of a Queer Stagecoach Driver Film 2 of 10 in Kitsbow’s legendary ’36 Hours’ film series is out now. Learn about the series, the ‘Out West’ film, and watch now. Written by Mary Murphy August 09, 2021
Climbing Challenge: Send World’s Highest Wall, ‘Win’ Ford SUV The climbing challenge took place at the world’s highest artificial tower, in Norway. The grand prize? A plug-in Ford Explorer. Sort of. Written by Sam Anderson August 09, 2021
Hang Out in ENO’s First Hammock Made With 100% Recycled Nylon ENO has big plans for sustainability in its future. And those plans start with this — its first 100% recycled hammock. Written by Mary Murphy August 09, 2021
Freediving 101: Tips and Gear to Get Started Freediving straddles the line between snorkeling and scuba diving, getting you closer to sea life without the noise and weight of having gear. Written by GJ Staff August 09, 2021
