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In The Spotlight: NEMO Equipment Brand Profile

NEMO Equipment just turned 15 years old. But in its relatively short history, the brand made waves with unique designs in sleeping bags, tents, hammocks,…

Written by Sponsored Post May 01, 2017

Monday Bargains: 4 Steals To Start Your Week

Great outdoor gear at an amazing price. Check out the bargains from Sea to Summit, Outdoor Reseach, Osprey, and Haglofs.

Written by GJ Staff May 01, 2017

Man Claims Record Snowkiting Up Mount Saint Helens

A 42-year-old Oregon man claims his sub-35-minute ascent of Mount Saint Helens by snowkite is the fastest non-motorized ascent of the volcano ever.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 01, 2017

Mountaineering Great Ueli Steck Killed Near Everest

Ueli Steck, a renowned mountaineer known for fast ascents of technical peaks that earned him the nickname “Swiss Machine,” died today near Mount Everest. He…

Written by Sean McCoy April 30, 2017

Martian Summit, YETI Lawsuit, Budget Multi-Tool: GJ Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the week of April 23 – 29, 2017.

Written by GJ Staff April 29, 2017

Headliners: Top Films From 10 Years Of 5Point Festival

Sit back, relax, and enjoy five of the best films to grace the screen at the 5Points Film Festival.

Written by Eric Hanson April 28, 2017

A Single Pack For Singletrack: Mission Workshop Hauser

Made in the USA, this 14-liter roll-top hydration is pricy but tough as nails. Our reviewer gave the Mission Workshop Hauser Hydration Pack a rigorous…

Written by Steve Graepel April 28, 2017

The Results Are In: Half Of Americans Don’t Play Outside

What’s good, bad, and ugly in the outdoors? The Outdoor Foundation’s 2017 outdoor participation report has it all.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 28, 2017

Osprey Talon 22 Backpack Review: A 3-Year Test

Hiking, biking, and ice climbing: Osprey’s Talon 22 is a jack-of-all-trades pack. We tested it through 3 years of dusty, thorny, sometimes muddy archaeological expeditions.

Written by Steve Goranson April 28, 2017

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

Our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.

Written by GJ Staff April 27, 2017

YETI Sues Home Depot, Takeya For ‘Confusingly Similar’ Mugs

The cooler and tumbler behemoth is in court again, this time suing Home Depot and drinkware-manufacturer Takeya USA for trademark infringement.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 27, 2017

45 Miles, 2 Nights: Pushing the Limits of a Foldable Kayak

Can an origami ‘folding’ kayak manage the rigors of a multi-day, whitewater river trip? We paddled an Oru Bay ST 45 miles down the John…

Written by Sean McCoy April 27, 2017

Patagonia May Sue White House Over Nat’l Monument Review

‘We’re watching the Trump administration’s actions very closely and preparing to take every step necessary.’ — Rose Marcario, Patagonia CEO.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 27, 2017

‘Packing It Out’ Tour Begins! Event And Cleanup Schedule

Today, the Packing It Out duo embarks on a 5,025-mile bike tour. Along the way, they’ll host REI store events and local cleanups. Check out…

Written by Staff Post April 26, 2017

Screaming Deals: Gear Savings Of The Week

Outdoor gear deals that are too good to pass up. Click at your own risk! Check out deals from: Arc’teryx, REI, Patagonia, MSR, Eddie Bauer,…

Written by GJ Staff April 26, 2017

Zimmerbuilt: My Custom Pack, Hand Sewn In The USA

Want a backpack made to perfectly fit your body with exactly the features you desire? Chris Zimmer will sew one just for you.

Written by Caitlin Quinn April 26, 2017

ENO Lounger DL: Hammock Comfort In A Camp Chair

ENO’s latest lounger stands on its own. And boy, it feels nice.

Written by Bryon Dorr April 26, 2017

First Look: Suunto Spartan Sport Wrist HR

A next-generation outdoors/exercise watch, the Spartan Sport Wrist HR is a 24/7 activity tracker with a built-in heart rate monitor and GPS.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 26, 2017

GearJunkie Nationwide Tour Continues! ‘Live Your Local Adventure’ 2017

Join GearJunkie on local adventures across the nation! This year, GearJunkie and Eddie Bauer’s ‘Live Your Local Adventure’ Tour is stopping by 8 cities to…

Written by Staff Post April 25, 2017

Cheap Thrills: The Sheffield Hammer 14-in-1 Multi-tool

The Sheffield Hammer 14-In-1 Multi-Tool offers a lot of gadgetry in a cheap, modest package. But is it trail worthy or a cheap gimmick?

Written by Josh Wussow April 25, 2017

$425 Pre-Dirtied Jeans Spur Mike Rowe Rant

The former ‘Dirty Jobs’ host and outspoken champion of blue-collar America went off on a recent fashion trend.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 25, 2017

Lightweight, Photochromic: ‘Fyre’ Cycling Glasses Review

From noon to night, the 2017 line of Ryders ‘Fyre’ cycling glasses pack a lot of features into an all-conditions, anytime lens. And the price…

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 25, 2017

Sci-Fi Ascent: Firm Calls For Route Up Tallest Mountain On Mars

Is this a new frontier… or a sci-fi fantasy? A group of future-minded scientists want your help in making Martian exploration, and recreation, a reality.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 25, 2017

Trailer: ‘Last Stand’ Of The Mountain Caribou

This could be the final plea to save the critically endangered mountain caribou and the habitat that helps it survive.

Written by GJ Staff April 25, 2017

OIA: Outdoor Industry Worth $887 Billion

A new study by the Outdoor Industry Association shows American spend more on recreation than automotive, pharmaceutical industries.

Written by Sean McCoy April 25, 2017

In The Spotlight: Green Guru Brand Profile

Green Guru upcycles outdoor gear waste into new products, keeping used products like inner tubes and fabric scraps out of landfills, while employing manufacturers in…

Written by GJ Staff April 24, 2017