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Know Your Knife: Handle Grip to Blade Tip

Knives are one of our oldest tools, so it makes sense that they have evolved into thousands of styles since the first person chipped one…

Written by Sean McCoy August 22, 2014

Today Is ‘Day Of The Knife’

Happy Knife Day! Today is this year’s “Day Of The Knife,” a celebration of blades and anything with an edge.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 22, 2014

Update: 600,000 steps in KEEN Boots

We set out to hike 1 million steps in the KEEN Durand boots. Four weeks and hundreds of thousands of steps in, we’re happy to…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 22, 2014

Climber Alex Honnold On 'Relativity of Risk'

The North Face athlete Alex Honnold stopped by GearJunkie HQ this morning. He’s in town to give a presentation titled “Relativity of Risk,” a part…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 21, 2014

First Look: 2015 Outdoor Gear

We unveil two-dozen pieces of gear you NEED to watch for coming to market next year.

Written by GJ Editorial Staff August 20, 2014

Ultra-Runner Rob Krar's 'Leadville 100' Strava Data Will Blow Your Mind

Crunching the numbers on fitness-tracking website Strava reveals the insane skill and stamina required to win one of America’s toughest ultra-marathons.

Written by Sean McCoy August 20, 2014

Sunscreen? The Answer Is 'Yes'

Skin damage and skin cancer is a risk for anyone, but for those of us who spend hours, days and weeks at a time outside,…

Written by Patrick Murphy August 19, 2014

5 Asheville Hikes With Amazing Views

Asheville, N.C., is happily surrounded by mountains. These five hikes are accessible, fun and have million-dollar views.

Written by Joanne O’Sullivan August 19, 2014

Alone With Lions: Thru-Hiking the ‘PNT’

The author senses something during this section of the Pacific Northwest Trail from Metaline Falls To Oroville, Wash. His story will make you shiver.

Written by Jeff Kish August 19, 2014

Grooviest Lantern In The Campground

A new solar-charged inflatable lantern gives colorful light and weighs less than four ounces.

Written by Sean McCoy August 18, 2014

Readers Vote For Best ‘Your Knife Story’

Today we unveil the final “Your Knife Story” entries, and you get to vote to choose the winner! The prize pack, from Buck and Cabela’s,…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 18, 2014

Adorable Marmot Photobombs Time Lapse

Very often, unexpected moments and mistakes make for the best photos and videos, and this photobomb by an adorably curious marmot is no exception.

Written by Sean McCoy August 18, 2014

10 Knife Types: Outdoor Blades

From the humble pocketknife to serious “survival” blades, this tutorial breaks down 10 common (and some not so common) types of outdoor blades. Daggers, throwing…

Written by PATRICK MURPHY August 18, 2014

Training Advice From Ultra Athletes

The North Face released a series of videos looking at training for the prestigious UTMB race.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 18, 2014

Introducing… The #GRE Backcountry Project

GearJunkie.com, The House, Under Armour, Teton Gravity Research, Marker, SASS, and LINE Skis have partnered on a major new ski project that launched in South…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 15, 2014

Long Hike: 124,608 Steps In KEEN Durands

This week in our ‘1 Million Steps’ project our hiker hit not deep wilderness but the forests and rolling landscapes of a “rails to trails”…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 15, 2014

Badlands On A Bike: Report From 'Maah Daah Hey 100' Race

GearJunkie editor Amy Oberbroeckling raced for 17+ hours across the badlands of North Dakota on the Maah Daah Hey trail. Here is her report from…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 14, 2014

First Look: 'Carbon Alaskan' Fat Bike

GearJunkie got an exclusive test of this carbon-frame fatty. It’s the most affordable carbon fat bike we’ve ever seen, and so far we like the…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 14, 2014

Taste Test: Beef-Based Energy Bar

Omnibars look like fruit leather, taste like Thanksgiving and are like nothing else we’ve tried.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling August 14, 2014

Goal Zero Acquired By Energy Giant NRG

NRG operates municipal solar plants, electric-vehicle charging stations, wind-power, and traditional energy operations. Now, the Fortune 250 company will manage a brand that deals in…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 14, 2014

Buck, Cabela’s, ‘Day Of The Knife’… At Outdoor Retailer Trade Show

Two major projects collided last week in Salt Lake City, including the Outdoor Retailer Trade Show and Day Of The Knife. We shot some video…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 13, 2014

World's Most Insane RV Built For 4-Year-Old

This expedition vehicle is made to support scientific research anywhere on Earth — and be home for a young child. The KiraVan is the coolest…

Written by Sean McCoy August 13, 2014

Urban Adventure: Get Stamp, Run The 'Dash'

Last weekend, GearJunkie partnered with Twin Cities In Motion to produce a unique urban adventure race in Minneapolis. Here’s a photo spread from the urban…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 13, 2014

Greatest Gear For 2015: ‘Best In Show’ Awards (part II) At Outdoor Retailer

The gear mecca that is Outdoor Retailer took place in Utah last week. Here we award another seven winners with “Best In Show” recognition for…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 12, 2014

First Look: Dynafit Apparel, Footwear 2015

Dynafit is best known for its backcountry ski gear. But the company has amazing summer gear, too, including apparel, outerwear, and shoes. We got a…

Written by Tom Puzak August 11, 2014

Thru-Hiking The 'PNT'… Idaho's Panhandle And The Selkirk Mountain Range

Contributing editor Jeff Kish is hiking the 1,200-mile Pacific Northwest Trail this summer. In this installment he heads into Idaho’s Panhandle and the Selkirk Mountain…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 11, 2014