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6 Quadrillion Gallons Of Stoke At ‘Fresh Coast Film Festival’

The Midwest’s own outdoor film festival kicks off in one month and will showcase outdoors films and filmmakers from the Great Lakes Region.

Written by Nate Mitka September 13, 2016

Yosemite Just Got Bigger, And Greener

America’s most renowned National Park grew by 400 acres this month in the largest addition to Yosemite since 1949.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 13, 2016

Packing It Out Inspires Big Brands To Lend A Hand

Employees of this outdoors company decided to pitch in and ‘Pack It Out’ to clean one of Colorado’s most littered areas.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 13, 2016

Family Hauler: Minivan Modified For Kids, Bikes & Gear

Our editor modified a family minivan for ultimate gear-hauling capacity, including six bikes, four kids, two parents, a dog, and camping gear on top.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 12, 2016

Patagonia Voters’ Guide Stumps For Environment

Hate politics but love the planet? Patagonia launched a massive resource to help you vote across the board for the environment.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 12, 2016

Drone Surfing: No Wind Needed

No wind? No problem. Drone surfing is now a thing.

Written by GJ Staff September 12, 2016

5 Favorite Free, Beautiful Camp Spots

After a year on the road, a wandering adventurer shares her favorite five dispersed campsites.

Written by Mallory Paige September 12, 2016

World Record! Woman Rides Bike 147 MPH

Fastest woman on wheels: Denise Mueller scorches the Bonneville Salt Flats ‘to give women a voice’ on a bike.

Written by Sean McCoy September 12, 2016

Future Bike: Award-Winners At Eurobike 2016

We were on hand last week at Eurobike, the biggest bike show in the world. A handful of products rise above the thousands on display.…

Written by GJ Staff September 12, 2016

Retro Gear, Airstream, ‘Skottle’ Camp Stove: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the week of Sept. 3 – 10, 2016.

Written by GJ Staff September 10, 2016

Dump To Dresser: Brands Upcycle Gear From Scrap

Could wearing cast-off apparel be the next trend in environmentalism? The push to revitalize old gear is gaining momentum thanks to these intrepid brands.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 09, 2016

First Look: Sierra Designs ‘High Route’ Modular Shelter

Renowned adventurer Andrew Skurka teamed up with Sierra Designs on a lightweight tent for hikers. We put it to a review in the Rocky Mountains.

Written by Sean McCoy September 09, 2016

Watch: 72-Year-Old Attempts Western States 100

Meet Wally Hesseltine, a 72-year-old ultra-runner attempting to finish one of America’s toughest 100-mile races, the Western States 100. Can he finish in under 30…

Written by GJ Staff September 08, 2016

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

From the world’s smallest drone to a hidden bike pump, this is our weekly look at emerging products from the world of outdoor gear design.

Written by GJ Staff September 08, 2016

Airstream Basecamp: The Airstream You Can Pull Behind A Subaru

The iconic Airstream silver bullet just got smaller. Meet the Airstream Basecamp.

Written by Sean McCoy September 08, 2016

Darwin Award Runner-Up: Dumbest Cliff Dive In History?

Take the dumbest thing you’ve ever done and multiply it by the most terrified you’ve ever been, and you MIGHT have some idea how this…

Written by GJ Staff September 08, 2016

$100,000 For 16 Outdoors Non-Profits

The KEEN Effect program will help fund environmental non-profits aimed at doing good in the outdoors. Check out these 16 programs.

Written by GJ Staff September 07, 2016

Antique Gear List: Climbers In 1942 Were Tougher Than Nails

Mountaineering ain’t like it used to be. Climbing a mountain is never easy, but can you believe how hard it was in 1942?!

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 07, 2016

Watch: Running 600 Miles Across The Rocky Mountains

Crossing just three paved roads, but 13 mountain ranges, the ‘Crown Traverse’ is a North American backcountry route unlike any other.

Written by GJ Staff September 07, 2016

YETI Goes On Tour: Film Night Events Across U.S.

Known for its coolers, drinkware, and (increasingly) its film projects, this month YETI sets out on the nationwide ‘Stories From The Wild’ film tour.

Written by GJ Staff September 07, 2016

Against The Clock: ‘White Mountain Direttissima’

Covering more than 240 miles, a man knocked out 48 peaks in New Hampshire in less than 6 days, unsupported.

Written by Patrick Brown September 06, 2016

Whale! Close, Closer & OMG!

Kayak: check. Camera: check. Giant whale flying right at me: CHECK!

Written by GJ Staff September 06, 2016

Camp Gourmet? Meet the ‘Skottle’

Essentially a wok with a gas burner supported by a tripod, the ‘Skottle’ could be your next favorite camp stove.

Written by Mallory Paige September 06, 2016

24,000 Kilometers: ‘Trans Canada Trail’ Longest In World

Canada is about to finish the world’s longest trail network. Lace up your boots, pump up your tires, ready your paddles, and prepare for 24,000km…

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 06, 2016

First Look: Iconic Opinel Knife Gets Survival Upgrade

A classic French brand pivots this month with a survival knife design. We took it into the woods for a first test.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 05, 2016

Dispersed Camping, Mobile Office, Directors Of Toughness: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the week of August 28 – Sept. 3, 2016.

Written by Sean McCoy September 03, 2016

Batteries Required: PCT Hikers’ Favorite Apps, Gadgets Off-Grid

Manage business and communicate electronically from the trail. The Packing It Out crew explains how they’ve written nearly a dozen stories, filed photographs, and stayed…

Written by Seth 'Cap' Orme September 02, 2016