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‘The Hardest 400 Meters Of Your Life’

Sprint, or slog, more than 40 stories toward the sky up a 35-degree ski jump for glory… and sheer pain.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 05, 2017

Aerogel ‘Lifepocket’ Protects Phone From Cold

Helly Hansen’s Powder Suit has the future sewn into a pocket.

Written by Paddy O’Connell April 05, 2017

PrimaLoft Expands Aerogel Insulation for Fall

Aerogel is almost weightless and humanity’s best-known insulator. A new product from Primaloft brings this wonder substance to the outdoors industry.

Written by Sean McCoy April 05, 2017

Screaming Deals: Gear Savings Of The Week

Outdoor gear deals that are too good to pass up. Click at your own risk! Deals from: REI, Five Ten, Woolrich, Black Diamond, and more.

Written by GJ Staff April 05, 2017

‘Gumball’ Carabiner Aims For Easier Climbing

The shape of climbing carabiners is slow to change. One company adds a new design with a unique curved gate and ‘gumball’ tip.

Written by Nate Mitka April 05, 2017

Military Moto: Vintage Master Of Road And Snow

Nearly a half-century old, this motorcycle once carried Swedish troops over rocky terrain and icy slopes. Now it could be yours.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 04, 2017

YETI Hopper Two 30: A Good Cooler Gets Better

We reviewed the Hopper 30 — YETI’s second iteration of its famed soft-sided cooler. It comes with upgrades to thermal performance and accessibility, all the…

Written by Nate Mitka April 04, 2017

Family Adventure: Rent A Cargo Container Cabin

A repurposed shipping container serves up weekend get-away opportunity for this GearJunkie contributing editor and his family.

Written by Steve Graepel April 04, 2017

First Look: REI’s New ‘Co-Op Cycles’ Tested

A fresh look, updated specs, and an entirely different marketing approach went into REI’s Co-Op Cycles launch. The brand hopes the new identity will finally…

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 04, 2017

In The Spotlight: Kathmandu Brand Profile

A lesser-known brand among North American outdoors enthusiasts, Kathmandu is a Kiwi powerhouse. It has more than 120 stores across Australia and New Zealand.

Written by Sponsored Post April 03, 2017

Heroic or Foolish? Man Revives ‘Almost Lifeless’ Bear Cub

‘It wasn’t breathing. It was dying.’ Did this man do the right thing by rescuing a black bear cub near a hiking trail?

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 03, 2017

Tackling An FKT? You’re Eligible For A Grand And Free Gear

Shoot for the record books with a blazing a thru-hike or trail run, and you could land a cool $1,000 and some free gear. And…

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 03, 2017

Monday Bargains: Three Steals To Start Your Week

Great outdoor gear at an amazing price. Check out the bargains from Framed, Osprey, and Platypus.

Written by GJ Staff April 03, 2017

Volcanic Skiing: A Photo 5 Years In The Making

To capture this shot, Fredrik Schenholm needed time, patience…and a geology degree.

Written by Paddy O’Connell April 03, 2017

REI Initiative: Commit to ‘Putting Women Front and Center’

An ambitious new effort earmarks $1 million and 1,000 events with the goal to get women and girls into the outdoors

Written by Stephen Regenold April 03, 2017

Carbon Fiber Fanny Pack: This Changes Everything

Long gone are the days of fanny pack ridicule. Bullet-proof and American-made, meet the “Coolest Fanny.”

Written by Nate Mitka April 01, 2017

GJ Week In Review: Hanging Tent, School Bus Life, Climbing Rope

A recap of top stories for the week of March 26 – April 1, 2017.

Written by GJ Staff April 01, 2017

First Look: Black Diamond’s Beefy Mid-Range Rope For All Climbers

The FullDry 9.6 is both heavier and burlier than average, making it an excellent all-around cord. We put the 70-meter version to the test.

Written by Lizzy Scully March 31, 2017

7 Drool-Worthy ‘Easter Safari’ Jeep Concepts

The annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah brings motorheads together for some serious off-roading. We got a sneak peek at these seven concepts from…

Written by Nate Mitka March 31, 2017

Legendary Endurance Cyclist Killed In Accident

Mike Hall, a famed endurance cyclist, died today after a collision with a car while competing in the Indian Pacific Wheel Race in Australia. He…

Written by Sean McCoy March 31, 2017

One Shoe For Every Adventure: Astral TR1 Mesh

The Astral TR1 aims to be one shoe for running, biking, hiking, and paddling. Can it live up to the challenge?

Written by Seth Orme March 30, 2017

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

From a creative new sleep system to baseball mitt flip-flops, our weekly peek at emerging products examines the cutting-edge of gear.

Written by GJ Staff March 30, 2017

The Most American Thing You’ve Never Heard Of: Tanking

‘Tanking’ is a new way to get your kicks in rural Nebraska.

Written by Nate Mitka March 30, 2017

#VanLife Too Cramped? Try A School Bus

Recently, our editor left on a mysterious mission to bring back ‘a big surprise.’ He wasn’t joking: That surprise was a 38-foot, 11-ton mobile-living monster…

Written by Kyle Nossaman March 29, 2017

Screaming Deals: Gear Savings Of The Week

Outdoor gear deals that are too good to pass up. Click at your own risk! Deals from: Headsweats, REI, Osprey, Big Agnes, Therm-a-Rest, and more.

Written by GJ Staff March 29, 2017

Rusty Blade? These Knife Metals Resist Corrosion

Water is the enemy of knife steel. These materials hold an edge, and hold up against corrosion.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene March 29, 2017

Couch To Ladder: 10 Uses For Old Climbing Rope

A couch, a beer koozie, a ladder, a dog leash, and much more. These creative uses keep old climbing ropes out of the landfill.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling March 29, 2017

Watch: The Grueling Beauty Of The ‘Toughest Mountain Race’

While it’s hard to specify exactly THE toughest ultramarathon, the UTMB has a strong case.

Written by GJ Staff March 29, 2017

First Look: Fritchi Tecton 12 Touring Binding

The all-new Tecton from Fritchi delivers. Freeride touring, confidence, and power are the three points of the Swiss company’s scepter here.

Written by Paddy O’Connell March 29, 2017

No Ordinary Tent: The Bizarre Constructs Of ‘Burning Man’

A new book provides stunning photographs of the bizarre encampments at Burning Man.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 28, 2017

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