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Jack Wolfskin: Biggest Outdoor Brand You’ve Never Heard Of

Jack Wolfskin, a leading European outdoor brand, is looking to break into the U.S. market. Here’s what to know about the apparel, equipment, and footwear…

Written by Sponsored Post June 06, 2016

Bottled Air, Bear Spray Backpack, Glamping Pods: Gear Junkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the past week, May 29 – June 4, 2016.

Written by Staff Post June 04, 2016

Moosejaw Launches ‘Virtual Reality’ Outdoors App

Tired of actual reality? Check out Moosejaw’s new Virtual Reality App, featuring 360 degree Moab, Utah experiences like rock climbing, trail running, and hiking.

Written by Sponsored Post June 03, 2016

The Case For Packing Heavy

We often praise those travelers who ‘pack light’ for every trip. But there’s a strong case to be made for bringing every toy in your…

Written by Luz Raquel Hernández-Cruz June 03, 2016

Lightheaded: Mavic Cosmic Ultimate Helmet Review

We put the Mavic Cosmic Ultimate road racing bike helmet to the test – on the velodrome – to see if it’s as light on…

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 03, 2016

Know Before You Go: Essentials For Hiking The Wave

Score a permit for The Wave, a distinctive rock formation on Coyote Buttes in the Vermillion Cliffs National Monument and prepare for a stout hike…

Written by Justin Fricke June 03, 2016

Mount Everest Is Brutal, Strava Data Proves It

How hard is Everest? Two men just finished summiting the crag without supplemental oxygen, and they tracked it all on Strava for you to see.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 03, 2016

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

An ultra-light water filter, automatic bike lock, and Kenyan running shoes are among emerging products this week.

Written by Sean McCoy June 03, 2016

Fire-Starter Face Off: Lighters, Matches, Ferro Rods

What’s the best tool for starting a fire? In this burning face-off, we give 10 different fire-starting devices a grade from D- to ‘Hot Damn!’

Written by Sean McCoy June 02, 2016

Extreme Road Rage: Man Brandishes Knife At Cyclist

Move over Mad Max, this guy is a serious road spaz and threatens a cyclist with a big blade!

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 02, 2016

Need Waterproof Hiking Shoes? Try Titanium ‘OutDry’

A trail shoe from Columbia uses the brand’s OutDry waterproof fabric to keep rain and puddles at bay. We put it to a test.

Written by Sean McCoy June 02, 2016

Hilarious & True: How To Survive Yellowstone

Don’t get your face chewed off by a grizzly thanks to this sage advice.

Written by Staff Post June 02, 2016

Latest Outdoors Seating Trend? Meet ‘Inflatable Hammock’

A take-anywhere cushion of air? We test the WindPouch, a new product made for getting supine in the outdoors.

Written by Stephen Regenold June 02, 2016

EPA Orders Utah Power To Clean Up Its Air

A coalition of more than 150 outdoors businesses demanded that Utah’s largest power provider clean up two coal-fired power plants. The EPA listened.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 01, 2016

Runner On Pace To Break Decades-Old ‘Across America’ Record

Two marathons and a light jog every day for over a month are the recipe for this Brit’s shot at a decades-old American running record.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 01, 2016

I Went To New Zealand And Trapped Vermin

In New Zealand, vermin like the Stoat are the government’s “public enemy number one.” My job was to kill them. Fortunately, in New Zealand, trapping…

Written by Chelsey Magness June 01, 2016

Film Documents 240-Mile Ultramarathon Across Haiti

‘It’s safe to say it’s one of the harder races in the world.’ — Dean Karnazes

Written by Staff Post June 01, 2016

No Signal, No Problem: Offline App Unlocks National Parks

All 59 National Parks are included in this free interactive travel guide app that you can modify.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 01, 2016

Mountain Biker Fall: Too Close For Comfort

A man named Yuri almost falls off a huge cliff, yet somehow these guys remain remarkably calm and collected.

Written by Staff Post May 31, 2016

Mega-Outdoors? Bass Pro, Cabela’s Merger May Be On Horizon

An $8 billion mega-chain would be the result of the merger, which could put a lot of power in a single brand.

Written by Sean McCoy May 31, 2016

A ‘BAND-AID’ For Outdoor Gear

Duct tape gets a long-needed replacement with Gear Aid tape and patches, made specially for outdoors gear.

Written by Sponsored Post May 31, 2016

Camping Hack: ‘Buddy Burner’ DIY Stove

Make your own “buddy burner” stove or long-lasting candle with this easy fire hack.

Written by Staff Post May 31, 2016

Biker Vs Spectator: Nasty Crash At Giro D’Italia

Unstoppable biker Sonny Colbrelli met an immovable spectator during the final stage of the Giro d’Italia and the results were not pretty.

Written by Staff Post May 31, 2016

Thru-Hike Health: Backpacking Tips To Go The Distance

Walking thousands of miles with a loaded backpack informs new ways to stay healthy on the long trails in backpacking, some of which apply to…

Written by Paul 'Spice' Twedt May 31, 2016

Would You Wear A ‘Bear Spray Backpack?’

The UDAP Back Attack Pack fires bear spray behind you with the pull of a ripcord.

Written by Sean McCoy May 30, 2016

Mountaineer Dies On Denali Descent

The Czech climber was descending by ski when he fell about 1,500 feet.

Written by Sean McCoy May 30, 2016

Pods Land As U.S. Braces For ‘Social Camping’

Campers need not apply – Pod Tents are a whole new dimension of glamping.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 30, 2016

Single Source, Artisanal Bottled Air

Smell the outdoors from your office! Fresh bottled air from Wyoming will let you breathe easy, with the motto ‘we’re full of it’.

Written by Staff Post May 30, 2016

Car-Top Tents, Kids Bikes, Super Value Smartwatch: Gear Junkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the past week, May 22 – 28, 2016.

Written by Staff Post May 28, 2016

Years In Making, 67-Mile Hiking Trail In L.A. Near Complete

Beyond the smog and beach crowds, L.A. has one of the nation’s best wilderness trails, and this June it opens in full.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 28, 2016

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