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Readers Write: Your Gear Questions, Answered

Winter riding, photography, and fat bikes are addressed in our ‘Readers Write’ installment this week.

Written by GJ Staff December 14, 2016

The Case For: An Old Wool Sweater

Pro tip: This is the best (least expensive) layer that everyone can afford.

Written by Seth Orme December 14, 2016

First Look: Rare ‘Aerogel’ Insulated OROS Parka

The jacket uses a space-age insulation ‘inspired by NASA.’ But is it any good?

Written by Sean McCoy December 13, 2016

Patagonia ‘Black Hole’ Backpack, Lighter For 2017

The redesigned Black Hole series of packs from Patagonia include this 26-liter daypack we put to the test. It comes to market next spring.

Written by Chelsey Magness December 13, 2016

What It’s Like To Survive An Avalanche

Watch as pro snowboarder Travis Rice takes a horrible ride in an avalanche in Alaska, and lives to tell about it.

Written by GJ Staff December 13, 2016

Favorite Gifts: GJ Editors Must-Give Picks

Our editorial team picked our favorite pieces of gear for 2016 that we’d give the special people in our lives. These are outdoorsy gifts at…

Written by Staff Post December 12, 2016

First Look: Patagonia’s ‘Permeable’ Nano-Air Light

The super-breathable Patagonia Nano-Air Light builds on the success of one of the brand’s flagship jackets.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 12, 2016

Neon Skiing Under Moonlight Looks Surreal

Eerie and beautiful, this stunning take on night skiing raked in a heap of independent film awards.

Written by GJ Staff December 12, 2016

Bicycle Gymnastics Just Melted Our Brain

Handlebar handstands, dizzying wheelie spins, and doubles synchronized bike acrobatics. Jaw, meet floor.

Written by GJ Staff December 12, 2016

Pickup Topper Becomes Livable Pop-Top ‘Habitat’

‘Pop open’ your truck camper with this spacious new evolution of overland camping.

Written by Bryon Dorr December 12, 2016

YETI Store, Ladies’ Ultra Vest, Camp Meal Cookoff: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the week of Dec. 4 – 10, 2016.

Written by GJ Staff December 10, 2016

Beef Stew, Camp Meals Vs. Dog Food: Surprising Results

We taste tested four popular camping meals against dog food. And we were surprised at the results.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 09, 2016

Guru Gifts: Picks From Cabela’s Experts

Cabela’s experts tell us what they’ll be giving the outdoor lovers on their lists this holiday.

Written by GJ Staff December 09, 2016

Clueless In European Cities, I Relied On Wilderness Skills

For our young contributor, wilderness skills were a key to adapting to city life.

Written by Aidan Campbell December 09, 2016

Outback Bike-Packing, As It Should Be

Don’t let the cold get you down, it’s never too rough to camp by bike.

Written by GJ Staff December 08, 2016

If The Outdoors Is Your Church, It’s Time To Tithe

The latest Trump administration cabinet appointments reveal an environmentally antagonistic future. If you love nature, it’s now time to support her, financially.

Written by Sean McCoy December 08, 2016

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

From bike-packing coffee kits to flying selfie sticks, our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.

Written by GJ Staff December 08, 2016

Get Off-Grid: 7 Tips For ‘Boondocking’ Your Camper

To truly appreciate your RV or camping trailer, you’ve got to take it off the grid once in a while. Here’s how to properly ‘boondock’.

Written by Sponsored Post December 08, 2016

Review: ‘Ultra Vesta’ Running Pack Fit For Mountain Trails

Ultimate Direction made an ultralight upgrade to this women’s running vest. We had our editor take for a run—through the Rockies.

Written by Morgan Tilton December 07, 2016

Meet the Unknown Woman Taking the Ultra World By Storm

Could this 31-year old school teacher be the next great ultrarunner of our time?

Written by Morgan Tilton December 07, 2016

Editors’ Picks: 2016 GearJunkie Gift Guide

Want to know what to get the adventurer on your list? These are some of our editors’ top picks for outdoors gear gifts.

Written by GJ Staff December 07, 2016

Treehouse Of The Future? Crazy Concept Will Be A Reality

An architect in Kazakhstan bets this wildly-designed ‘treehouse’ as the future of sustainable housing.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 06, 2016

Top Of Its Class: Petzl SITTA Review

A climbing harness with zero foam padding, super strong Spectra fibers, and near weightlessness. Meet the Petzl SITTA.

Written by Nate Mitka December 06, 2016

Review: Cannondale Scalpel-Si, Fastest Cross-Country Race Bike

Cannondale updates its flagship race bike and creates an exotic race steed that’s one of the fastest cross country mountain bikes in the world.

Written by Tom Puzak December 06, 2016

5 ‘Crazy Russian’ Fire-Starting Hacks

We put together five no-match, fire-starting hacks from our favorite mad scientist.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 05, 2016

First Look: Black Diamond ‘Iota’ Headlamp Review

The era of efficient micro-lighting has arrived with the Black Diamond Iota.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 05, 2016

YETI Store: Flagship Retail Shop To Open 2017

The brick-and-mortar shop will be a “destination for the community to connect with the YETI brand.”

Written by Sean McCoy December 05, 2016

‘Quadcycle,’ Star Wars Jackets, Outdoor Dream Job: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the week of Nov. 27 – Dec. 3, 2016.

Written by GJ Staff December 03, 2016

Want To Build Trails? New Law Bolsters Volunteerism

The National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act is a bi-partisan effort to expand volunteerism within the U.S. Forest Service and make federal lands more accessible…

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 02, 2016

Columbia Goes Rogue With ‘Star Wars’ Jackets

Columbia developed ‘authentic’ Star Wars jackets designed for serious weather. Just in time for the holidays!

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 02, 2016

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