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10 Reasons: Get A Career In ‘Wilderness Industry’

Working in the outdoors comes with challenges, but for many, the rewards run deeper than money.

Written by Eric Hanson July 22, 2015

‘Squat Strap’ Is Hilarious, Just Might Work

Here’s another way to #2 in the woods.

Written by Sean McCoy July 22, 2015

Biker Impresses The Neighbor Kids

We’re guessing you’ll be pretty impressed, too.

Written by Staff Post July 22, 2015

365 Days: Couple To Spend Full Year In Boundary Waters

Two explorers will spend a full year in the wild lands of Northern Minnesota.

Written by Sean McCoy July 22, 2015

20 Years Later, EPA To Study ‘Roundup’ Herbicide

300 million pounds of glyphosate are used in the U.S. each year, but its impacts are largely unknown.

Written by Gloria Dickie July 21, 2015

First Look: Tough, Easy-Access, Affordable Backpack

Mountainsmith makes accessibility, durability and price top priorities with 2016 Mayhem packs.

Written by Sean McCoy July 21, 2015

First ‘Full View’ Of Earth Since Apollo In 1972

This shot is of Earth “taken at one moment in time,” as NASA poetically puts it.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 21, 2015

Man Bling: Leatherman ‘Wearable’ Tread Tool

The Leatherman Tread is a fun, sometimes usable product with a techy, outdoorsy aesthetic.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 21, 2015

‘Meru’ Movie Coming To Big Screen

Three of the world’s most respected mountaineers take on Meru, one of the most challenging mountains on Earth.

Written by Sean McCoy July 21, 2015

Hammock vs. Tent: The Great Sleep-Off

Hammock or tent, tent or hammock? To hang or let lie? The debate rages on.

Written by Josh Aldridge July 21, 2015

Feeling Lazy? A Robot Will Clean Your Grill

Apparently, some people don’t find the same pleasure in scraping their grill as we do.

Written by Sean McCoy July 21, 2015

Secret Agent: Multi-Function Jacket Raises $900,000

Befitting a secret agent, the Baubax travel jacket has a function hidden in every pocket.

Written by Eric Lemke July 20, 2015

Tiny & Top-End: $5,000 Folding Bike Showdown

$5,000 folding bikes? You’d think we were kidding, but no, they’re real. This is what you want on your million-dollar yacht.

Written by Eric Lemke July 20, 2015

‘Most Dangerous Park Ever’ Adding Insane Attractions

Remember that sort of horrific water park thing called Adventure Park in New Jersey? It now has a 2,000 foot water slide and something crazier…

Written by Sean McCoy July 20, 2015

Benchmark Knife? Chris Reeve ‘Sebenza’

Pinnacle of production or excessive consumption? The ‘Sebenza’ is a famous and controversial knife among gear geeks.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene July 20, 2015

Race The Sun Around Mont Blanc

A relay race with teams of six races around an iconic mountain. Their goal is to ‘beat the sun.’

Written by Staff Post July 20, 2015

E-Bikes, Swedish Axe, ‘Revolutionary’ Merino Wool… GearJunkie Week In Review

[leadin]Recap: Top stories on GearJunkie, week of July 11-17, 2015.[/leadin] 1) Patagonia Unveils ‘World’s Most Advanced Base Layer’ — What sets it apart? The Merino Air…

Written by Staff Post July 17, 2015

Maine Park Official Publicly Admonishes Scott Jurek

Scott Jurek was publicly admonished by officials of Baxter State Park, the terminus of his record-setting hike in Maine.