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Endangered Acres: Wilderness Society’s New Call To Defend Public Lands

In June, The Wilderness Society launched an initiative to preserve federal protections on public land. In this post, Army Ranger vet Gavin Woody shares his…

Written by GJ Staff July 13, 2016

42 Peaks, 24 Hours: UK’s Famous Ultra Run

A 66-mile race with 27,000 feet of gain and terrain that is rocky, muddy, wet, windy, and generally awful. Did we mention you only have…

Written by GJ Staff July 13, 2016

Google ‘Sheep-View’… Faroe Islands’ Mapping Secret

‘Sheep View 360’ is interactive; you can swivel the camera in any direction by clicking and dragging on the screen, following along as five sheep…

Written by GJ Staff July 13, 2016

Trickle-Down Tech: Bikes We Recommend under $2,000

High-performance bikes leaving you with sticker shock? Check out these sweet rides under $2,000.

Written by Tom Puzak July 13, 2016

‘Tiny Tents’ Stake Micro Market For Outdoor Enthusiasts

G.I. Joe and puppy dogs rejoice! Authentic Tiny Tents mean your micro friends can camp along with you… poles, fly, and waterproof floor included.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 13, 2016

Pokemon Go: Best (Or Worst) Outdoor App This Year?

Is the ‘augmented reality’ craze and the Pokemon Go app the best or worst thing to happen to the outdoors as of late?

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 12, 2016

CHARGE! Knockerball With Live Bulls

Pokemon Go has nothing on ‘bull knockerball’ at the rodeo. Maybe Pamplona will take notice?

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 12, 2016

First Look: YETI ‘Hopper Flip’ Soft Cooler Review

YETI gets square and moves ahead in the soft-cooler category with its Hopper Flip 12, a zip-shut cube that’s leak-proof and can purportedly keep ice…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 12, 2016

Tractors Make Moving ‘Bike Tapestry’ At Tour de France

A Tour de France tradition: the moving piece of bike-themed tractor art – so cool.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 11, 2016

Cook Hot Dogs With The Sun

No fire? No problem – Sun Dogger cooks hot dogs, egg rolls, sausages, and more using only sunlight.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 11, 2016

4×4 Squared: Beastly Mercedes G550 Coming To U.S.

What is 4×4-squared? It’s not a math problem, it’s the upcoming 2017 super-SUV from Mercedes.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 11, 2016

Mid-Air Camping: Tentsile Flite ‘Hanging Tent’ Review

Not quite a tent, not quite a hammock… we review the Tentsile Flite Hanging Tent.

Written by Jake Ferguson July 11, 2016

Video: ‘Packing It Out’ Cleans the Pacific Crest Trail

This summer, two young Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers are picking up trash as they go, up to 1,000 pounds of cleared litter the goal during…

Written by GJ Staff July 11, 2016

First Look: CamelBak 2017 Bottles, Hydration Lineup

New options in hydration? We got a scoop from CamelBak, which refines its reservoir for 2017 and launches a ‘flask’ bottle line along the way.

Written by Steve Graepel July 11, 2016

Slackline Stunts, Amtrak Trip, Hike with Dogs: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the past week, July 3 – 9, 2016.

Written by GJ Staff July 09, 2016

Review: Plus-Size ‘Bargain Carbon’ Marquette 27.5+

Review: A gorgeous carbon-fiber frame, respectable specs, and a (very) fair price tag make the Framed Marquette mountain bike a solid choice for riders looking…

Written by Tom Puzak July 08, 2016

World’s First Airplane, Dirtbike, Slackline ‘Super Stunt’

Sometimes you just gotta do a backflip on a motorcyle over a stunt plane that’s flying under a slackliner.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 08, 2016

Canine Companion: Hiking Big Miles With Dogs

Want to hike further with your pup? Our contributor has logged hundreds of miles with her Newfoundland-Lab mix and has a few tips.

Written by GJ Staff July 08, 2016

Endurance Athletes: Should You Eat Junk Food?

Refined sugars and caffeine are not cornerstones of a healthy diet. Yet, they’re standard fare in endurance events. But how much (or little) should you…

Written by Alex Kurt July 08, 2016

From Legend To Legacy: The Life Of Doug Tompkins

The awe-inspiring life and work of Doug Tompkins captured in a whirlwind 15-minute documentary tribute. Incredible.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 07, 2016

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

Solar trailers to top-secret Tour de France helmets… here is our weekly look at emerging products from the world of outdoor gear design.

Written by GJ Staff July 07, 2016

Slacklining Over A Waterfall… On A Volcano

What’s more incredible than slacklining 65 feet in the air above a waterfall? Tossing in some somersaults and flips, of course.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 07, 2016

Amtrak to Singletrack. Mountain Bike Trip By Train

Eschewing the chaos of air travel, our contributor traveled leisurely cross-country by train with a mountain bike in tow.

Written by Sean McCoy July 06, 2016

Too Hot? Stanley Mug Insert Makes Coffee ‘Just Right’

Strange brew: New science from Stanley promises to make your coffee drinkably hot quicker and longer.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 06, 2016

When Hang Gliders Collapse: Two Scary Views

Two perspectives show the moment a hang glider’s performance goes from amazing to terrifying.

Written by GJ Staff July 06, 2016

Idaho’s Backcountry Coffee Shop? A Mule Hauls It In

Just around that bend in the trail, lugged in by mule, is a trailside coffee shop and barista Matt Bishop.

Written by Steve Graepel July 06, 2016

River Raft Adventure Looks Like Bliss

Find friends, make raft, and let the good times roll.

Written by GJ Staff July 05, 2016

Defunct ‘Hood Rubber’ Boots Relaunch This Fall

Hood Rubber Company is a nostalgic twist on the modern hiker, but will the brand resonate after a 47-year absence?

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 05, 2016

Organizational Freak: Rugged Red Oxx Roll-Up Duffel

The ‘Big Bull’ bag is a pocket-adorned duffel built for situations as varied as TSA airport checkpoints, overlanding, and archeology field work.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 05, 2016

Map & Compass: How To Navigate And Orienteer

Ditch the GPS and learn how to use a map and compass from the experts – orienteers.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 05, 2016

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