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Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

Our new column offers a peek at emerging products, culled from crowd-source sites, PR campaigns, and industry scoops on the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world…

Written by Sean McCoy May 13, 2016

Restoration Of Fireman’s Axe Is So Pleasant To Watch

Watch as a craftsman restores an old fireman’s axe head to gleaming beauty.

Written by Sean McCoy May 12, 2016

Tentmaker ‘SlingFin’ Among First To Tap Crowdfunding Law Change

New laws go into effect on May 16 that could help gear junkies take ownership in sweet startups.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 12, 2016

Protective ‘Dynamic Offset’ In Pearl Izumi Trail Runner

The Pearl Izumi Trail N3 is a trail running shoe for those who want significant protection under foot, a smooth gait, and traction for hard…

Written by Sean McCoy May 12, 2016

Women Are on the Rise in the Climbing World

History made: The American Alpine Club has inducted a 31-year-old woman into the Hall of Mountaineering Excellence.

Written by Morgan Tilton May 12, 2016

Drawn From Memory: Designer Renders Freehand Bike Sketches, Results Are Crazy!

Designer Gianluca Gimini approached friends and strangers with pen, paper, and a challenge: Draw a bicycle from memory.

Written by Sean McCoy May 11, 2016

Group To Bike Across America, And You’re Invited

A ‘free’ bike tour across the United States? This is your chance.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 11, 2016

20 Ways To Hate Running Less

Hate Running? Reddit has some advice on how to hate it just a bit less, maybe even like it.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 11, 2016

Energy Food: ‘Yumbutter’ Is Delectable, Calorie-Rich Outdoors Fuel

With 1,000+ calories in each (yummy) dose, these squeeze-to-eat packets are a portable meal replacement and a great alternative to energy gel or bars.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 11, 2016

Two Months In The Desert: ‘Ace And The Desert Dog’

Sixty years old, Ace Kvale set out on a 60-day wilderness trek with his dog.

Written by Sean McCoy May 10, 2016

The Double Hammock We’ve Been Waiting For

Tentsile’s design is a new take on the hammock made for two.

Written by Sean McCoy May 10, 2016

Excerpt: Hitler’s Nuclear Ambitions Were Thwarted By Skiers

Nine Norwegian operatives skied cross-country to sabotage Hitler’s attempt to create a nuclear bomb, and now their story has been told.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 10, 2016

Quit Your Job: Bike Shop Owners Became ‘Career Adventurers’

Sarah and Tom Swallow shuttered the doors on their bike shop to pursue the adventure of a lifetime – here’s how they did it.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 10, 2016

What Does Your Eyewear Say About You?

Are you an economizer, a wayfarer, or maybe a Hemingway? Just look in the mirrored lenses!

Written by Sean McCoy May 10, 2016

5 Hammocks So Bizarre They’re Awesome

The Stone Age, The Bronze Age, and now – The Hammock Age. Check out these crazy leaps in hammock technology.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 10, 2016

Powerful Lantern Lights Up As You Approach

The BioLite BaseLantern comes with an app to offer camp-lighting control via a phone and can turn itself on as you approach.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 10, 2016

What It Takes: Krystle Wright Adventure Photographer

Adventure photography, it turns out, is not for the faint of heart.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 09, 2016

Gear To Survive ‘Ice-Out’ In The Wild

As the ice melts in the Boundary Waters, explorers face challenging conditions while traveling a mixture of ice and open water.

Written by Sean McCoy May 09, 2016

A Better Bike Seat? Two Arms, No Nose

Is there finally a comfortable bike seat? We tested the ‘no-nose’ ISM saddle to see if it’s possible.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 09, 2016

Recovered! A Bike Thief Is Confronted While the Camera Rolls

A bike messenger tracked down and recovered a stolen bike in San Francisco.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 09, 2016

Review: Foot-Supporting Sandals From Superfeet

Superfeet is a leader of insole technology, so these supportive, primo flip-flops are a natural extension for the brand. We put them through their paces.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 09, 2016

#Travelgram Envy: 7 Instagrams To Inspire Adventure

Check out these seven talented photographers on Instagram for a dose of virtual wanderlust.

Written by Sean McCoy May 09, 2016

Back To Basics: Making A Rug From Tree Bark

Sometimes the basics are the most extreme – watch this guy weave tree bark into a floor covering using stone tools and a ‘home’-made loom.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 09, 2016

Drone Fishing, PCT Cleanup, ‘Palace’ Tent: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the past week, May 1 – 7, 2016.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 07, 2016

Will Ferrell To Play Man Who Snowmobiled To North Pole

Will Ferrell is reportedly cast as Ralph Plaisted, the everyman-turned explorer who reached the North Pole by snowmobile in 1968.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 06, 2016

Sketchy Skiing By Headlamp Is Downright Crazy

Skier Léo Taillefer rips through some really tight chutes, off jumps, and through rock-strewn forest terrain in Val d’Isére, France, all by headlamp.

Written by Sean McCoy May 06, 2016

Huge PCT Cleanup Begins: Goal To Remove 1,000 Pounds Of Trash

A group of four young thru-hikers heads north today from the southern terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail on a mission to clean 1,000 pounds…

Written by Kyle Nossaman May 06, 2016

‘Leviat’ Enters Suspended Tent Market

A new brand enters the ‘hovering tent’ market this spring. But its design looks very similar to another brand on the market now.

Written by Sean McCoy May 06, 2016

Review: Ultra-light, Ultra-tough, Hyperlite Mountain Gear Windrider

We marveled at this pack’s futuristic, translucent body, which is made of a Dyneema material so strong the brand compares it against steel.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 06, 2016

First Look: Gazelle Pop-Up Tent Is Family-Size Palace

A king-size car camping tent that sets up in 2 minutes? Gazelle offers a new pop-open design with roots in the unlikeliest of places.

Written by Eric Lemke May 06, 2016

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