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Paul’s Boots: A Moving Tribute To One Hiker’s Dream

A hiker with a dream, Paul lived with his wife M’Lynn in Australia. He longed to hike the Appalachian Trail, but died in July, 2015.…

Written by GJ Staff October 10, 2016

Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad: Non-Stretch Baffles Mean Comfort

Non-stretch baffles, smaller pack weight, and more loft? The NEMO Tensor sleeping pad we tested had some surprising features.

Written by Steve Graepel October 10, 2016

‘Shacket’ Season Is Upon Us

Call it a shacket, a truck flannel, or just a quilted flannel, it’s perfect for fall and cool summer nights too.

Written by Sean McCoy October 10, 2016

Bear Attack, GoPro Review, Ice Cream Beer: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the week of Oct. 2 – 8, 2016.

Written by GJ Staff October 08, 2016

Origin Of Leatherman: The Road From Start-Up To Mega-Brand

After jotting down his initial idea for a pliers-based multi-tool on a piece of paper, Tim Leatherman got to work transforming his start-up company into…

Written by Kyle Nossaman October 08, 2016

Unprecedented Velodrome, Cycling Center Planned For 2019

A proposed $40 million cycling and entertainment center in Minnesota promises to be ‘unlike anything else in America.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 07, 2016

Runner’s High: Chasing Pain Through Comrades Ultra

Two outstanding ultra-marathoners discuss the special kind of crazy it takes to excel and endure in the beautiful, excruciating world of ultra-distance running.

Written by GJ Staff October 07, 2016

‘Power Stations’ Give New Form To Outdoors Lighting

GEAR AID, a longtime gear repair brand, recently rebranded and introduced an all-new line of outdoor tools: task lights and power stations.

Written by Sponsored Post October 07, 2016

Solar-Charged Bike Path Glows In The Dark

A glow in the dark bike path that’s charged by the sun? It’s real.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 07, 2016

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

A peek at emerging products, culled from crowd-source sites like Kickstarter, PR campaigns, and industry scoops on the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear…

Written by GJ Staff October 06, 2016

Underground Oregon In ‘Subterranean, Tectonic’

Rappel into the depths in a new video with Brent McGregor and the Oregon High Desert Grotto. Here we explore the caverns, ice caves, tunnels,…

Written by GJ Staff October 06, 2016

America’s First Surf Park Opens Friday In Texas

Buy a ticket and drop in, this Texas wave breaks any day of the year.

Written by Sean McCoy October 06, 2016

Adventure Gap Year: Why You Should Take A Year Off Before College

Here’s why Aidan Campbell is delaying college for a gap year. Instead of exams, she will backpack, volunteer, raft, and work adventurous jobs around the…

Written by Aidan Campbell October 06, 2016

‘Bottle-Flipping’ Fad: A Teachable Moment

The latest teenage fad seems harmless, but it’s destroying the planet. Here’s what you need to know.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 05, 2016

Drink Ice Cream Beer To Fight Global Warming

It’s time to take one for the team, America.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 05, 2016

Road Trip Gear: 11 Essentials To Travel Iceland

From sleeping bags to shoes, bring these 10 pieces of travel gear while touring Iceland by campervan.

Written by Jake Ferguson October 05, 2016

Dream Big, Train Hard, Win $9,000 Adventure

Name your mountain sports dream, train, and share everyday, and you could win gear and $9,000 from Dynafit to make the trip a reality.

Written by Sponsored Post October 05, 2016

Tested: Bike Light Creates ‘Laser Lanes’ On Dark Streets

The Sentinel 40 is a rechargeable bike taillight with a unique twist for added safety.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 04, 2016

The Most Badass Hydrogen-Powered Pickup Yet

The newly unveiled Colorado ZH2 Fuel Cell pickup is built for the military but made for the wild.

Written by Sean McCoy October 04, 2016

Teaser: 10 Epic Rides From New Lonely Planet Guidebook

Looking for some epic rides before you pack up that bicycle? Lonely Planet gave us a peek at 10 eye-popping (and leg-sapping) bike routes from…

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 04, 2016

First Look: GoPro HERO5 Black

GoPro released their latest line of cameras October 2nd, and beyond video function, all of the updates come with user accessibility.

Written by Nate Mitka October 03, 2016

Duh! Clever Hack For Wind Resistant Matches

Such a simple trick to make matches wind resistant!

Written by GJ Staff October 03, 2016

Oct 14th Proclaimed ‘National Day Of Adventure’

Victorinox and Men’s Journal want you to turn your sick day into a SICK! day, so get ready to play hooky on Oct. 14.

Written by Sponsored Post October 03, 2016

Native Americans Unite To Fight ‘Big Oil’ Strong-Arming

An encampment near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North Dakota is purportedly the largest gathering of Native American tribes in a century.

Written by T.C. Worley October 03, 2016

Patagonia’s New Beer Uses ‘Ancient Grain’

The brand’s Long Root Ale might be the most environmentally friendly beer on the planet.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 03, 2016

Bass Pro Acquires Cabela’s For $5.5 Billion

Two of America’s largest outdoors retailers will now be owned by a single company with annual revenue of more than $8 billion.

Written by Sean McCoy October 03, 2016

Man Attacked By Grizzly, Films Aftermath

A man attacked by a grizzly bear with two cubs on Saturday hopped on camera while still bleeding from gaping wounds.

Written by GJ Staff October 03, 2016

‘Lightning Ascent’ Of Himalayan Peak Is 8,000-Meter Record

In unprecedented speed, Adrian Ballinger and Emily Harrington summited the world’s sixth-highest peak today (Saturday, Oct. 1), just ten days after leaving their home in…

Written by Alex Kurt October 01, 2016