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EnerPlex Wins GearJunkie Readers’ Choice Award

Voters chose the 5-ounce solar panel as the best product of Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2016.

Written by Sean McCoy August 22, 2016

Greatest Climb On Earth? El Capitan Book Dives Deep

What is the greatest climb of them all? The new book, “On the Nose: A Lifelong Obsession with Yosemite’s Most Iconic Climb” explores the history…

Written by GJ Staff August 22, 2016

Can A Paper ‘Blade’ Cut Through Wood?

Now THAT’S a paper cut! Watch what this paper ‘blade’ can do.

Written by GJ Staff August 22, 2016

Review: Arc’teryx Trail-Running Shoe, A Real Scrambler

A new lacing system distinguishes the Arc’teryx Norvan VT trail running shoes. We put it to the test in high mountains for this review.

Written by Sean McCoy August 22, 2016

100x Stronger Than Duct Tape? Wild Ad Is Convincing

Is this stuff for real? An ad shows this ‘super tape’ holding a car together as it rolls down a cliff.

Written by GJ Staff August 22, 2016

‘Juggernaut’ Trike, Plastic Ski Slope, Garden Of Death: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the past week, August 14 – 20, 2016.

Written by GJ Staff August 20, 2016

Free Days At All National Parks Next Week

Get your boots and backpack ready for free entrance to all national parks next week.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 19, 2016

KEEN’s ‘Monumental’ Push To Protect Public Lands

The ‘Live Monumental’ campaign was created to help protect 3 million wild acres across the U.S. This new film documents the project from the start.

Written by GJ Staff August 19, 2016

Bikepacking Made Easy: An Illustrated How-To

Want to know how to bike-pack? Check out these awesome illustrations.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 19, 2016

Where No One Has Gone Before: 600 Miles Across ‘Crown Of Continent’

What does it take to create an entirely new route through the wilds? The North Face athletes Mike Foote and Mike Wolfe stopped by GearJunkie…

Written by Alex Kurt August 19, 2016

Highest Peak East Of Rockies Renamed For Native Elder

The highest point east of the Rockies, a 7,242-foot summit in the Black Hills, will now be called Black Elk Peak.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 18, 2016

Garden Of Death: England’s Macabre Botanical Hideaway

‘Every plant here will kill you.’ Take a peek at England’s charming ‘Poison Garden.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 18, 2016

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

From drones to ‘wind shield’ optics, this is our weekly look at emerging products from the world of outdoor gear design.

Written by GJ Staff August 18, 2016

BUFF Headwear: A Wearer’s Guide To The Best Outdoors Accessory

After more than a decade of dedicated wear, from hot days to winter’s depth, our editor details the multiple ways he wears the versatile tubular…

Written by Sponsored Post August 18, 2016

Wildfire App ‘Tells You What Firefighters Know’

With record droughts becoming the norm, wildfires have become a persistent threat. One ex-firefighter helped develop a new tool to keep you safe.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 17, 2016

Climbing With Death: Honnold Gets Candid In Leto Documentary

‘Everybody dies eventually in life. It’s more a matter of how you lead your life to get there.’

Written by GJ Staff August 17, 2016

Car-Share Giant ‘Zipcar’ Gets Yakima Racks

Love the outdoors but don’t have a car? Zipcar is installing Yakima racks on more than 150 car-share vehicles.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 17, 2016

Winter Snow Forecast 2016: 100% Chance Of Hyperbole

This winter, prepare for long spells of exaggeration resulting in deep, powdery metaphor and moments of genuine stoke.

Written by Sean McCoy August 17, 2016

Breaking: Belgian Man Claims PCT Record

Karel Sabbe, a 26-year-old dentist from Belgium, claims to have set a new record on the Pacific Crest Trail. He hiked the 2,660-mile trail in…

Written by Sean McCoy August 16, 2016

Follow That Moose: 400-Mile Hiking Trail Inspired By Migrating Animal

A moose’s journey from New York to Ontario could guide the construction of a new multi-national hiking trail.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 16, 2016

Travis Rice’s Latest Snowboard Film Looks Bonkers

Snowboarder Travis Rice and Brainfarm Productions followed the world’s ocean currents and hydrological patterns to find the best snow and surf on the planet. The…

Written by GJ Staff August 16, 2016

Watch: Trail Run With Bronze Medalist Emma Coburn

Emma Coburn earned an Olympic bronze medal in the 3,000-meter steeplechase today. Join her for a run in her home mountains near Crested Butte, Colorado,…

Written by Sean McCoy August 16, 2016