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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

Double-Wheel ‘Juggernaut’ Tackles Everything

Three wheels, two forks, 2,000 Watts. One tip: It’s not a ‘bike.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 16, 2016

Someone’s Drowning? Here’s What to Do

Drowning is one of the leading causes of unintentional death in the United States. A proper response could save a life.

Written by GJ Staff August 16, 2016

Hustle To Rio The Hard Way

If you want to catch any Olympic action in person, you better hustle!

Written by GJ Staff August 16, 2016

Indestructible? Blasting A $900 Padlock

The Sargent and Greenleaf 833 padlock is as impressive as it is expensive. Will it ever break?

Written by GJ Staff August 15, 2016

Beginner Clipless: iSSi Pedal Doubles As Flat

Flats or cleats, the iSSi Flip offers an easy-to-use introduction to the world of clipless pedals.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 15, 2016

Plastic Ski Slope Coming To Minnesota

The small hill will now offer year-round skiing on either snow or an artificial ‘Neveplast’ surface.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 15, 2016

‘Original Bug Shirt’ Still Rules The Insect Battle

There is no substitute to the Original Bug Shirt when insects get bad. We put them to a summer-long test in the Boundary Water Canoe…

Written by GJ Staff August 15, 2016

You Should Try Running. This Video Explains Why

Non-runners may wonder why anyone would actually enjoy going for a jog. The answers many have you giving it a shot yourself.

Written by GJ Staff August 15, 2016

Best In Show, Tech Blanket, Vail Buys Whistler: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the past week, August 6-13, 2016.

Written by GJ Staff August 13, 2016

Epic Job: Meet A High-Voltage Line Inspector

Timothy Phillips is a high-tension wire inspector who spends his days high above the ground working on electrified power lines.

Written by Sean McCoy August 12, 2016

Squirrel Steals GoPro, Makes Great POV Video

Ever wonder what it looks like to run from branch to branch and tree to tree? Well, here’s your answer.

Written by GJ Staff August 12, 2016

‘Wearable Sleeping Bag’ Is 30 Outfits In One

Turn your sleeping bag into a dress, or a sweater, or 28 other garments with this head-scratching invention.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 12, 2016

KUIU: Hunting Brand Makes Top-Tier Tents, Packs, Bags

The KUIU Super Down sleeping bag and Storm Start four season tent are designed with backcountry hunters in mind, but the high quality products will…

Written by Sean McCoy August 12, 2016

First Look: Tent Line From Therm-a-Rest For 2017

We got a first review last month of the ‘palace’-like Tranquility tents, which come in four- and six-person builds.

Written by Chelsey Magness August 12, 2016

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

Self-following drones to neoprene-free wetsuits, this is our weekly look at emerging products from the world of outdoor gear design.

Written by GJ Staff August 11, 2016

REI Outlet Has Been Replaced by REI Garage

REI Outlet is no more. Welcome to REI Garage, which offers new, high-quality products at discounted prices.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 11, 2016

Review: Niner’s New Rocket, the RKT 9 RDO

The RKT9RDO is ‘strong and confidence inspiring,’ said our reviewer. If you need a bike you can race, marathon, and also step up to ride…

Written by Tom Puzak August 11, 2016

LIFT Turns Most Bikes Into ‘Cargo Bikes’

The LIFT cargo box add-on attaches to many bikes in less than a minute and allows the rider to haul up to 150 pounds of…

Written by Chelsey Magness August 11, 2016

NPS Launches Bike To Kayak Rental On Mississippi

Move over bike-shares, public kayak sharing could be the wave of the future.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 10, 2016

World’s Best Tiny (Mega-Bright) Flashlight Under $30

This tiny light kicks out up to 130 lumens, can run for six hours on a charge, and it fits on a keychain.

Written by Jason Magness August 10, 2016

‘Save Water, Drink Beer’

Tour an Oregon craft brewery to learn how the company saves ‘every drop of water possible’ to keep its namesake river healthy.

Written by GJ Staff August 10, 2016

Canyoneering Utah’s Capitol Reef

Utah’s canyons are mountains in reverse, with huge vertical relief carved into millennia-old rock. Exploring Capitol Reef with a guide opens eyes to a rarely…

Written by Bjorn Christianson August 09, 2016

Introducing The GearJunkie Readers’ Choice Award

For nearly a decade, we’ve recognized innovative new products with our ‘Best In Show’ award. This year, you dear readers have a say.

Written by GJ Staff August 09, 2016

Fish Tale: The Teeming Waters Of Cosmoledo

Crystal clear waters, fish as big as your torso, and an adventure the spans land, sea, and air – all in a day’s work on…

Written by GJ Staff August 09, 2016

Cleaning Up the PCT: 620 Lbs. of Trash and Counting

The packing it out crew is closing in on Oregon, ‘so close we can almost smell it!’ But a side trip to Mount Whitney, trash…

Written by Kyle Nossaman August 09, 2016

Complex Knit: First Look At Polartec Delta ‘Cooling’ Fabric

Sweat is the body’s “radiator,” and this evaporative cooling process makes hiking, running, and biking possible even on the hottest of days. What if your…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 09, 2016