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Move Over, Ball Sports: High School MTB on the Rise

Mountain biking isn’t quite ready to overtake high school football among youth. Before long, though, it just might.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 02, 2016

Did He Survive? PR Stunt Pitted Copywriter Against The Wild

An outdoors newbie roughs it for five days in this video. The results are both hilarious and perplexing.

Written by GJ Staff November 02, 2016

Get High In Bed: How To Acclimatize At Home

When Adrian Ballinger and Emily Harrington climbed 8,188-meter Cho Oyu in a single ‘lightning’ push last month, they cut out traditional acclimatization entirely. This is…

Written by Alex Kurt November 02, 2016

‘Packing It Out’ Film Selected For Banff World Tour

GearJunkie is proud to announce its film in partnership with Wild Confluence Media, ‘Packing It Out: Cleaning America’s Wild Trails’, was chosen as a finalist…

Written by GJ Staff November 01, 2016

Safety Upgrade: Beacon Trade-In Program Offers $75 Credit

Turn in your ancient beacon and get $75 toward a new 3+ transceiver.

Written by GJ Staff November 01, 2016

Popular Mountain Bike Shock Recalled

A popular shock absorber manufactured by Fox and equipped on many full-suspension mountain bikes has been recalled.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 01, 2016

MSR: ‘The Most Important Piece Of Gear Ever Made’

MSR believes this device could help save half a million lives – but it needs your help.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 01, 2016

2018: ‘Connected’ SUV Will Roll Into U.S. Market

Lynk & Co unveiled the world’s ‘most connected’ SUV. But how is it a fit for the outdoors?

Written by Nate Mitka November 01, 2016

Apps Vs Maps: Why Paper Beats Tech On The PCT

Our ‘Packing It Out team just finished hiking border-to-border from Southern California to Canada using paper maps. This is why they choose low-tech.

Written by Paul Twedt November 01, 2016

First Look: All-City ‘Pony Express’ Bike

Classic details, a stout frame, and an appetite for pavement or dirt, All City’s Pony Express is a unique urban ride.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 31, 2016

New Tool For Avalanche Safety: Drones

Placing explosives by hand is a dangerous job for ski patrollers. In the near future, drones could make it safer.

Written by Paddy O’Connell October 31, 2016

World’s First All-Wheel-Drive Fat Bike

Two-wheel-drive sounds a lot more impressive when you’re talking about bicycles.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 31, 2016

‘Lightsaber’ Flashlight, Geo-Dome Tent, ‘Skunklock’: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the week of Oct. 23 – 29, 2016.

Written by GJ Staff October 29, 2016

Patagonia Closes All Stores For Election Day

Patagonia is closing its headquarters, distribution and customer service center, and all U.S. stores on election day.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 28, 2016

Watch: Creative Ways To Open A Beer Bottle

Bathtubs, motorcycles, machetes … there’s no limit to creativity when a closed beer bottle needs opening in this pleasant two minute video. Cheers!

Written by GJ Staff October 28, 2016

Largest Protected Marine Habitat Set Near Antarctica

The world’s largest protected marine habitat was announced today by an international coalition of nations.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 28, 2016

One Man’s Method: High-Altitude Mountaineering to 5.13 Rock

Adrian Ballinger is one of the most accomplished big-mountain alpinists, ever. Now he’s shifting his focus to try and climb 5.13.

Written by Alex Kurt October 28, 2016

My Trip to India for a ‘Budget’ Hip

When a 40-year-old outdoors athlete requires a hip replacement, he travels from Oregon to India. This is his first-hand experience with the burgeoning world of…

Written by Jason Magness October 28, 2016

Wingsuit Crash Caught On Camera

You know that cringing and flinching that happens when you watch a wingsuit rider sail perilously close to cliffs, trees, and obstacles?

Written by GJ Staff October 27, 2016

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 October 27, 2016

‘Climber Wedding’ Video A Touching Tribute To Love

Love conquers all, even 5.10b. Grab a tissue for this beautiful tribute to everlasting love.

Written by GJ Staff October 27, 2016

Designer Ride: Custom Bike ‘Makes No Sense’

Plywood and marble wheels?! This one-of-a-kind Specialized racing frame is a tribute to one of the fashion world’s most eccentric icons.

Written by GJ Staff October 27, 2016

SOL Bivvy Review: Emergency Night’s Sleep

Packing light or preparing for emergencies, these bivvy sacks make a convenient go-anywhere sleeper.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 27, 2016

20 Top Adventure-Mobiles: Overland Expo East

The coolest adventure-mobiles in North America recently gathered, and our contributor was on hand to document the amazing vehicles of Overland Expo East.

Written by Bryon Dorr October 27, 2016