‘BattlGames’: Survival Competition Seeks Contestants for Big Prizes Think you got what it takes? This fall, 10 contestants will use their camping, navigation, and knife skills for the chance to win $25,000. Written by Andrew McLemore July 23, 2024
Kia Tasman Pickup Tears Up U.S. Soil, But Unlikely to be Sold Here Kia brings the Tasman pickup to California for testing. It just makes us sadder that the company has no plans to let us buy one. Written by Evan Williams July 23, 2024
Don’t Drink & Fish, Says Beer Brand Selling $540 Drunk, Drowning Fisherman Lure Who knew you shouldn’t drink and fish? Carlsberg’s DrunkenBait paints a dark picture of what might happen if you do. Written by Sean McCoy July 23, 2024
Watch: Massive Hydrothermal Explosion Shuts Down Section of Yellowstone National Park DEVELOPING: A hydrothermal eruption caught on camera sends tourists fleeing the boardwalk at Biscuit Basin. Written by Rachelle Schrute July 23, 2024
GearJunkie Best in Show: ICAST 2024 The ‘Fly Fishing Takeover’ continues in Orlando, with Western brands seeing top honors at ICAST 2024. Written by Rachelle Schrute July 23, 2024
Timber Ridge Double Decker Wagon Review: This Portable Beach Wagon Can Haul It All With two levels, the Timber Ridge Double Decker Wagon allows you to haul all your gear to and from the beach with ease. Written by Rebecca Parsons July 23, 2024
‘Devastating’: Invasive Zebra Mussels Found in Colorado River Colorado officials are asking for the public’s help in preventing the spread of the aggressive and destructive species known as the zebra mussel. Written by Andrew McLemore July 23, 2024
REI Co-op Flash Air 50 Pack Review: Ultralight for the Masses The REI Co-op Flash Air 50 backpack offers the familiarity and comfort of modern backpack styling in a trim, ultralight package. Written by Samuel Martin July 23, 2024
First Drive: 2025 Ford Explorer Review The 2025 Ford Explorer come with an impressive list of standard features, but they do come with a price tag. Here’s our first drive review. Written by Paul Eisenstein July 23, 2024
Colorado Couple Climbs 58 Mountains in New Joint Record Andrea Sansone and Andrew Hamilton established a joint FKT by summiting 58 Colorado 14,000-foot peaks in 12-plus days. Written by Eszter Horanyi July 22, 2024
Benchmade’s Newest Osborne Is Its Best Yet Upgraded steel and a lighter handle make the latest edition of the legendary Benchmade Osborne in MagnaCut its best yet. Written by Sean McCoy July 22, 2024
From Karl Meltzer to the HOKA Speedgoat 6: The Speedgoat Legacy A look at the history of Speedgoat: from the original Karl Meltzer nickname to the start of the race and onto the HOKA shoe model. Written by GJ Staff July 22, 2024
Tenways CGO600 Pro Review: Lightweight Commuter E-Bike Is a Joy to Ride but Has Room for Improvement The Tenways CGO600 Pro is a lightweight and simple e-bike that was fun to ride. But it struggled on steep climbs. Written by Berne Broudy July 22, 2024
Second Endangered Condor Killed: Utah Officials on the Hunt for Poachers With no leads on suspects, investigators are asking for help to find those responsible for poaching North America’s largest bird. Written by Andrew McLemore July 22, 2024
Swiss Army Knife With Style: Victorinox Launches ‘Farmer x Alox Damast’ Multitool This limited run in the Swiss brand’s Alox series adds a sexy Damast steel pattern to the blade — and quite a few extra tools. Written by Andrew McLemore July 22, 2024
Innovation or Complication? Vessel Athletics ‘Hydration Shirt’ Review Vessel Athletics’ Hydroshirt is the first fully integrated running vest and shirt, potentially streamlining the wardrobe of those who want a one-stop solution to hydration… Written by Alex Tzelnic July 22, 2024
A Tight That Does It All: Stio Women’s Glide High Rise Tech Tight Review From town to the trails, the Stio Women’s Glide High Rise Tech Tight is a versatile, luxurious, durable companion for a range of activities. Written by Constance Mahoney July 22, 2024
Cardo Packtalk Pro Review: Motorcycle Communication Adds Safety, But Is Tricky to Use The Cardo Packtalk Pro has a new crash detection and notification system, but the user interface is just as troublesome as ever. Written by Michael Van Runkle July 19, 2024
Deals Hotter Than Your Driveway: Great Prices on RTIC, Mountain Hardwear, and Water Sports Amazon Prime Day may be over, but the summer deals continue! Don’t miss out on these stellar July discounts from outdoor brands. Written by Andrew McLemore July 19, 2024
A Hiker Was Lost in the Santa Cruz Mountains for 10 Days; I Retraced His Steps to Find Out Why Lukas McClish got lost in the mountain near my home in Santa Cruz for 10 days before he was rescued. I set out to follow his… Written by Evan Quarnstrom July 19, 2024
Best in Show: See the Next Wave of Gear at ‘Outdoor Market Alliance’ GearJunkie met with over 50 brands, scouring for new product from Spring 2024 to Spring 2025 to ultimately find 5 pieces of gear worth our… Written by Adam Ruggiero and Mary Murphy July 19, 2024
Versatile Value: Vortex Viper HD 5-25×50 FFP Rifle Scope Above-average performance at a below-average price. The Viper HD Riflescopes from Vortex Optics have set a new standard for the everyday hunter. Written by Josh Kirchner July 19, 2024
Free Gear Fridays: Win a Pair of HOKA Speedgoat 6 Trail Running Shoes The HOKA Speedgoat shoes have proven to be a GOAT on the trail and racing circuit, and now’s your chance to own the latest version. Sponsored Post July 19, 2024
Skiff-Kayak, Super-Wide Socks, Running Belt Light, and More Emerging Gear Right in time for the dog days of summer come some slick new water toys, tools, and transportation options hitting the market now. Written by Andrew McLemore July 19, 2024
The 10 Best 4×4 Camper Vans: Remote Van Life Is Calling There many 4×4 camper vans out there to choose from, but these are the ones that we think stand out from the crowd. Written by Seiji Ishii July 18, 2024
Why the Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter Should Be Your Next Overlanding Rig If you’re seeking the ultimate overlanding rig that’ll conquer the toughest terrains, look no further than the Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter. Written by Sam Morse July 18, 2024
How to Van Life With Kids: Tips and Gear for Family Life on the Road Van life with kids isn’t easy, but it can be very rewarding. These are our first-hand experiences, tips, tricks, and gear recommendations. Written by Jake Ferguson July 18, 2024
Seiko Won Me Over: Prospex Speedtimer Solar Watch Review Can this $500-plus chronograph convince a Seiko skeptic? Dig into our Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar Watch review. Written by Josh Wussow July 18, 2024
Budget-Friendly, Load-Worthy, Rugged Bikepacking Gravel Bike: Marin Four Corners 2 Review The updated Marin Four Corners 2 is a rugged, reliable, capable, and affordable bikepacking rig for backcountry adventuring. Written by Ian Graber-Stiehl July 17, 2024
Boredom Busters to Puzzle Masters: GURU’s Top Toys for Happy Dogs GURU’s line of innovative dog toys combine physical and mental stimulation, ensuring your furry friend is never bored. Sponsored Post July 17, 2024