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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

Get Whittling Basics With NEMO Spoon Shaper Kit

Ready, set, whittle! Everything you need to saw, shape, and craft your own spoons all rolls up into the latest offering from NEMO.

Written by Nate Mitka April 24, 2017

Monday Bargains: Three Steals To Start Your Week

Great outdoor gear at an amazing price. Check out the bargains from KEEN, Columbia, and Kelty.

Written by GJ Staff April 24, 2017

UK Chain Buys Eastern Mountain Sports

The UK’s largest sports retailer will buy the 50-year-old American outdoor retail brand for $101 million.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 24, 2017

Love Fishing Gear? These 6 Buys Give Back

Anglers love fishing just about as much as fishing gear. But if you want to hit the water and do good for the planet, consider…

Written by Hilary Hutcheson April 24, 2017

GJ Week In Review: ‘Smart’ Shoes, Mountain Festivals, Viral Running

A recap of top stories for the week of April 16 – 22, 2017.

Written by GJ Staff April 22, 2017

5 Strange Finds From ‘Leave No Trash’ Cleanup

In honor of Earth Day, Leave No Trace started a hashtag, #leavenotrash, and inspired hundreds of entrants to clean up trash. These are some of…

Written by Nate Mitka April 21, 2017

No Sleep, Keep Paddling: Kayaking 300 Miles In ‘Everglades Challenge’

Our editor paddled for 300 nautical miles across a subtropical swath in an unsupported race with manatees, mangroves, and sleepless nights in a kayak seat.

Written by Jason Magness April 21, 2017

Technical Trousers: Western Rise ‘Camp Pants’ Review

Compared to my typical pants choice (Dickies, Carhartts, Mountain Khakis) the Granite Camp Pants save weight and are a more versatile outdoors option.

Written by Paddy O’Connell April 21, 2017

Big City Mountaineers: Climb A Peak, Help Kids In Need

Book a summit adventure, gather pledge donations and sponsors, and help fund wilderness training for kids.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 21, 2017

Plan Your Summer: 27 Western Mountain Town Festivals

Putting together your summer calendar? Check out these 27 mountain town festivals for a fun weekend on the road.

Written by Paddy O'Connel April 21, 2017

GoPro Pivots, Gets ‘Spherical’ With New Camera

The Fusion is said to capture every angle simultaneously ‘as though you had six GoPro cameras fused into one.’

Written by GJ Staff April 20, 2017

Most-Sustainable Gear? German Brand A ‘Quiet Leader’

With a huge line of products and 900 retail stores around the planet, Germany-based Jack Wolfskin is making waves in sustainable practices.

Written by Sponsored Post April 20, 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 20, 2017

Ultra-Heavy Backpacking: Hunter’s Video Reveals Bottomless Pack

How much is too much to pack? How about this much?

Written by Paddy O’Connell April 20, 2017

Altra’s First ‘Smart Shoe’ Will Change The Way You Run

Years in development, Utah-based Altra adds a set of sensors to one of its flagship shoes. We ran 40 miles for a first review.

Written by Sean McCoy April 20, 2017

Study Finds: Running Is Contagious

More than one million runners, 217 million miles, and five years of study reveal runners influence each other’s habits. And they’re competitive about it.

Written by Nate Mitka April 20, 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: ENO, Patagonia, REI, Sunnto, and more.

Written by GJ Staff April 19, 2017

‘The Outpost’ Is Outdoor Industry’s Anti-Trade Show

It’s an experience that borrows as much from ‘Burning Man’ as the aisles of an REI store.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 19, 2017

Water In The Desert? New Device Makes It Possible

The device produced about three quarts of clean water in a day in conditions similar to that of the Sahara Desert using only solar energy.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 19, 2017

Peter Whittaker’s MtnLogic Apparel Claims ‘Pure Function’

Build the perfect alpine kit. That is what renowned mountaineer Peter Whittaker set out to do with his own new brand, MtnLogic.

Written by Nate Mitka April 18, 2017

Ticks: How to Prevent, Spot, and Remove

It’s tick season. Here’s how to prevent, remove, and identify the risks behind these blood-sucking arachnids.

Written by Steve Graepel April 18, 2017

Meet The Custom Hilux Driving Around The World

Keep your eyes open for this one-of-a-kind custom Hilux camper, it will be touring America’s backroads in 2019.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 18, 2017

‘Packing It Out’ 2017 To Clean 5,025 Miles By Bike

‘Packing It Out’ has a mission to clean America’s trails. This year, Seth and a new team member, Abby, will embark on a 5,025-mile bike…

Written by Sponsored Post April 18, 2017

Fire On The Inside: Ghillie Camping Kettle Boils Water Fast

Fill it with water. Now, light a fire inside. Ghillie Camping kettles have a hollow core to hold a water-boiling inferno.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 18, 2017

10 Reasons To Raft The Grand Canyon

As spectacular the Grand Canyon is from the top, there’s nothing quite like the Grand Canyon from the river.

Written by Eric Hanson April 17, 2017

In The Spotlight: Therm-a-Rest Brand Profile

From inflatable mattresses to tents and sleeping bags, Therm-a-Rest has been building camping gear in the U.S. for more than 40 years.

Written by GJ Staff April 17, 2017

Monday Bargains: Three Steals To Start Your Week

Great outdoor gear at an amazing price. Check out the bargains from REI, Hydro Flask, and Gerber.

Written by GJ Staff April 17, 2017

Tarpon ‘Obsession’ Explained In Glorious Black & White

If you’ve ever hooked into a tarpon, you know this is a fish like no other.

Written by GJ Staff April 17, 2017

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