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Gear Of Year, Drone Regs, New-School Puffy: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories, week of December 19 – 26, 2015.

Written by Staff Post December 26, 2015

Big Sound: FUGOO Sport XL Bluetooth Speaker Review

Need a plus-size portable speaker? After months of testing, we were happy to find that Fugoo didn’t drift from its super durable roots.

Written by Eric Lemke December 23, 2015

Minnesota: Land Of 10,000 Adventures

From ice climbing to kayaking, a new video by Explore Minnesota highlights the adventure mecca that is the North Star State.

Written by Staff Post December 22, 2015

New-School Warmth: Waterproof Columbia ‘Puffy’ Coming 2016

New for 2016, Columbia introduces an insulated jacket waterproofed from the outside with its new OutDry Extreme fabric.

Written by Sean McCoy December 22, 2015

Next Wave Of Outdoor Retail?

Repair Lair’s mission is to help customers ‘spend less on gear and more on beer.’ We can get behind that.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 22, 2015

Backpack Turns Into Bivy Sack

Combining a backpack and a bivy sack, the Freestyle BivyPack makes sure that you never leave the house without a shelter again.

Written by Eric Lemke December 22, 2015

A Canon, A Fruitcake, And A Yeti Cooler

‘Tis the season to shoot a Yeti cooler with a fruitcake out of a canon.

Written by Staff Post December 21, 2015

9 Hours On Screens: Group Helps Teens Get Outdoors

Most teens spend nine hours a day looking at screens. What can change that sobering statistic? The new Campus Ambassador Program from Outdoor Nation offers…

Written by Staff Post December 21, 2015

24 LEDs: Taillight Aims For Ultimate Bike Visibility

New taillight’s 24 LEDs pump out 100 lumens that enhance the visibility of cyclists on dark nights.

Written by Eric Lemke December 21, 2015

GearJunkie ‘Top Gear’ Of The Year 2015

Of the hundreds of products GearJunkie staff and testers put through the paces in 2015, these products stood out as some of the best.

Written by Staff Post December 21, 2015

Today: Federal Aviation Administration Requires ‘Drone’ Registration

Own a drone? New regulations and registration requirements from the FAA take effect today. Here’s what you need to know.

Written by Sean McCoy December 21, 2015

Holiday Gifts, Lightsabers, Wood-Fired Hot Tub: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories, week of December 12 – 19, 2015.

Written by Staff Post December 19, 2015

Kelly Slater Just Built The World’s Best Artificial Wave

Kelly Slater’s team just built an artificial wave, and it looks incredible. Its glassy barrels roll all day. Watch this video and get stoked.

Written by Staff Post December 18, 2015

Holiday Shopping (with beer)

A guide for the creative beer lover and shopper.

Written by Anders Nienstaedt December 18, 2015

The Trail To Kazbegi: Ultimate Bikepacking Adventure

Four like-minded adventurers head into one of the world’s wildest mountain ranges with nothing but their mountain bikes and enough food to survive for 10…

Written by Staff Post December 18, 2015

The Lightsaber: An Ultimate Life Accessory

With ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ frenzy reaching new heights, we stepped back to look more objectively at uses for the film’s flagship weapon, the…

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 18, 2015

13 Winter Fly Fishing Destinations

Need a break from ripping groomers or snowy hikes? Take a breather with a fly fishing trip to these wintery destinations.

Written by Eric Lemke December 17, 2015

The Wood-Fired Hot Tub That’s Also A Boat

Motor slowly around your favorite body of water while luxuriating in a wood-fired hot tub. Meet the HotTug, a floating hot tub that takes soaking…

Written by Sean McCoy December 17, 2015

10 Defining Moments In The Outdoors, 2015

These are the events that captured the world’s attention and defined the year 2015 in the outdoors.

Written by Staff Post December 17, 2015

Fans Call The Trick, Skier Does Them On The Spot

Freestyle skier Vincent Gagnier reaches deep into his well of tricks to appease the wishes of his fans in this fun video.

Written by Staff Post December 16, 2015

Book Chronicles Seven Decades Of Smokejumping

A review of Jason A. Ramos and Julian Smith’s ‘Smokejumper: A Memoir by One of America’s Most Select Airborne Firefighters’

Written by Barbara Basbanes Richter December 16, 2015

You’ve Never Heard Of These 10 South American Adventure Travel Gems

You’re gonna need a bigger bucket. You’ve probably never heard of these South American treasures, but now that you have, they should go on your…

Written by Eric Hanson December 16, 2015

Use This Arrowhead Pendant To Hunt & Fish

You can use this multi-purpose jewelry to tighten a nut or hunt for dinner.

Written by Sean McCoy December 15, 2015

Pitch This Tent Indoors To Stay Warm This Winter

For those who REALLY scrimp on the thermostat, this ‘indoors tent’ adds a degree of warmth in your bed, inside your house.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 15, 2015

Transformer Backpack Is Also A Hammock

More than meets the eye! This backpack also folds out into a hammock.

Written by Eric Lemke December 15, 2015

Device Adds WiFi, ‘Smart Car’ Features To Any Auto

Turn your old car or truck into a ‘smart car’ with Vinli. Just plug it in and you’ve got a WiFi hotspot to roam the…

Written by Sean McCoy December 15, 2015

Breathable Hype: The North Face HyperAir GTX

Can a new type of Gore-Tex fabric revolutionize shell jackets? We test the HyperAir GTX Jacket from The North Face to find out.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 14, 2015

Drone Patrol: Rogue Aerial Vehicles Chased, Caught In Nets

To put the kibosh on illegal drone operation, the city of Tokyo has equipped some of its flyers with a net. A controller can fly…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 14, 2015

Camper Gifts, Adventure Dads & Socks With Sandals: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories, week of Dec. 5 – 12, 2015.

Written by Staff Post December 12, 2015

4,000 Rescues: SPOT Device Hits Milestone

SPOT devices are an integral part of the current day outdoors landscape, initiating nearly two rescues a day, according to the company.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 11, 2015

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