In ‘Primitive,’ Filmmaker Takes Deep Dive Into Vancouver Surf Culture Ben Lalande tells the tale of a cold-water surfer from Canada named Kalum Bruhwiler. Explore Tofino, Vancouver’s surf culture through his family tree. Written by Mary Murphy May 18, 2021
Snow Peak Opens Takibi ‘Bonfire’ Restaurant in Portland Snow Peak’s first U.S. restaurant will serve locally sourced, Japanese-inspired fare, cooked on a wood-burning hearth. Written by Adam Ruggiero May 18, 2021
Stride Into Summer: Save Up to 50% During Merrell Sale Whether you’re hiking, backpacking, or city exploring, you can find a Merrell shoe to fit your particular needs. Get a pair on sale now! Written by Harley Schafer May 17, 2021
Ski Brand Launches ‘Tri-Wrap’ MTB Hydration Pack: Kulkea OTRmost Review Kulkea has launched its new OTRmost collection, a mix of gear packs highlighted by a new hydration pack designed for mountain biking. Written by Tim Newcomb May 17, 2021
Adventure News of the Week: Crampon Cowboys Expedition, Cliff Dive First, and More From the inspiring to the tragic, ‘Adventure News of the Week’ presents a wrap-up of top news in the world of exploration and adventure. Written by Mary Murphy May 17, 2021
Petzl Fly Review: An Ultralight Harness for Ski Mountaineers, Alpinists, and Splitboarders The Petzl Fly Harness is ultralight and packs down small. Developed for ski mountaineers and alpinists, we put it to the test in glacial terrain… Written by Drew Zieff May 17, 2021
Merrell Cuts Weight, Adds ‘Speed’ to Bestselling Moab Collection The Moab Speed is a lightweight, hybrid shoe mixing sneaker-like comfort and looks with the durability and protection of a hiker. Written by GJ Staff May 17, 2021
Polartec Power Grid: The Wünder Material Behind the Iconic Fleece Chances are high that you own a jacket or hoodie utilizing Polartec’s Power Grid technology and you don’t even know it. Written by GJ Staff May 17, 2021
Kilter, Moon, Grasshopper, and More: Interactive Climbing Training Boards Explained Knowing how to safely use Standardized Interactive Climbing Training Boards can make you stronger and add more fun to your gym climbing routine. Written by Austin Beck-Doss May 14, 2021
The Most Serene ‘Training Camp’ Ever: Find Bliss, Vert on This Remote Island A handful of Salomon running athletes spent 7 days on El Hierro in the Canary Islands, a trail running paradise destination. Written by Mary Murphy May 14, 2021
Calling All Artists: Submit a Sketch, Win a Paddleboard With Red Paddle Co. In honor of World Ocean Day in June, Red Paddle Co. is hosting a World Waterways design challenge that boasts some awesome winnings. Written by Mary Murphy May 14, 2021
Win a Stone Glacier Pack by Watching “Savage Access” Film The team at Stone Glacier have released their Spring Bear hunt film — and with that, a chance to win their epic EVO 6900 pack… Written by Nicole Qualtieri May 14, 2021
MSR Guardian Gravity Purifier Offers Epic Viral Protection, 10 Liters at a Time The water coming out of my purifier looked so clean, and smelled fresh, too — it was quite a departure from the pond-scum-like dirtiness I’d… Written by GJ Staff May 14, 2021
Today’s Bargains: 4 Weekend Camp and Hike Deals Great outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each week. Check out the bargains below and save on gear for your next camping… Written by Ilana Newman May 14, 2021
Free Gear Fridays: ZOLEO’s Backcountry-Ready Satellite Communication Device Giveaway Here at GearJunkie, we test a lot of gear. We are fortunate to test cutting-edge new products. Now, we want to give you the chance… Written by GJ Staff May 14, 2021
Emerging Gear: Growing Bike, Fishin’ Beer, Ghost Pack, and More Take 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. Written by Mary Murphy May 13, 2021
Review: SCARPA Improves Boostic Climbing Shoe Into Supple Edging Monster Although many climbers were skeptical about a redesign, the 2021 Boostic quickly squashes any lingering skepticism. The new version is outstanding. Written by Austin Beck-Doss May 13, 2021
Canada to Key West: ‘Eastern Divide Trail’ Will Be America’s Longest Dirt Bikepacking Route The first segments of the Eastern Divide Trail — the 5,000+ mile, predominantly off-pavement bikepacking route — will publish this summer. Written by Adam Ruggiero May 13, 2021
City Slicker to Survivalist: ust Exec Opens Up on Path to the Outdoors Ust Gear rebranded over the past year in a major way. Hear a bit of its history from brand director Tony Galbreath (and his own… Written by Mary Murphy May 12, 2021
Ultralight Packing: Tips to Start Shaving Ounces Hyperlite Mountain Gear believes a well-organized ultralight backpacking system pays off in weight savings and organization. Written by GJ Staff May 12, 2021
Best Outdoor Gear Deals of the Week Check out the best outdoor gear deals of the week. This week, find great deals on Patagonia, Chaco, Mammut, and more. Written by Ilana Newman May 12, 2021
Big Sneaker, Small Footprint: Adidas, Allbirds Collab on Lowest Carbon Emission Shoe The FUTURECRAFT.FOOTPRINT has the least environmental impact, in terms of carbon output, in both adidas’ and Allbirds’ shoe lineups. Written by Adam Ruggiero May 12, 2021
Dogfish Head Partners With The Nature Conservancy for Its First NA Beer Ingredients for a great adventure: a backpack, hiking trail, friends … alcohol? Not always. Dogfish Head just released an NA beer in honor of Mother… Written by Mary Murphy May 12, 2021
Subaru of America Announces First Electric Vehicle, the Solterra Subaru’s first EV model car will be available in 2022. Read all about the 100% electric-powered Solterra here. Written by Mary Murphy May 11, 2021
Hunting Dog Profile: The Regal, Elegant English Setter The English setter is a kind, regal dog in the home, and a tenacious yet patient dog in the field. Read on for more on… Written by Nicole Qualtieri May 11, 2021
Solar Cooler: GoSun ‘Chillest’ Evolves the Portable Fridge Today, GoSun launches a new electric cooler with some unique features. Here’s what you should know about the GoSun Chillest solar cooler. Written by Sean McCoy May 11, 2021
Canyon Unveils Grizl ‘Do-Anything’ Gravel Bike Like to ride gravel? There’s a new steed in town — Canyon’s grifty Grizl gravel bike. Written by Mary Murphy May 11, 2021
Used Gear ‘Marketplace’: Peak Design’s New Carbon-Neutral Shopping Platform Peak Design thinks it’s developed a ‘superior’ model for selling used gear. Check out its in-house, used gear marketplace. Written by Mary Murphy May 11, 2021
Illuminate Wisely: Find the Right Fenix Light for Your Adventure As the season changes and warm-weather adventures begin, we explore the ways that flashlights, headlamps, and lanterns can light up your next outing. Written by GJ Staff May 11, 2021
Leatherman Introduces ‘Bond’ Multitool, Update to Original PST With the same 14-tool premise that started it all, the Leatherman Bond aims to be a low-profile, budget-friendly multitool for everyday tasks. Written by Adam Ruggiero May 11, 2021
