Poll: Americans Prefer Cheap Vs. Made In USA
But a large minority are also willing to pony up for premium goods. What side are you on?
Free National Park Admission In 2016
Don’t miss out! National Parks will offer 16 days of free admission during 2016.
Recall: Black Diamond Ascenders, Lanyards, Cams
Black Diamond issued its second safety recall of the year: Ascenders, lanyards, and cams are included.
Backpacking Gear, Next-Gen SUP, Truck Drawers: GearJunkie Week In Review
A recap of top stories for the past week, April 3 – April 9, 2016.
See The Unfiltered Everest Via Snapchat
As they make their ascent of Everest, they plan to hand off the Snapchat account to Sherpas, guides, other climbers, and expedition doctors in an attempt to show the full experience.
Eastern Mountain Sports May Be Headed For Bankruptcy
Eastern Mountain Sports, a stalwart outdoor retailer founded in 1967, may be headed to bankruptcy court as soon as next week.
Bicycle Speed Limit: Marin County ‘Common Sense’ Crackdown
In the wake of a terrible accident, this California county is strictly enforcing a 15 mph speed limit for bikes – predictably, reactions have been mixed.
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‘Gills’ Scam, Surf Hooligans, Wood Bike Handlebars: GearJunkie Week In Review
A recap of top stories for the past week, March 27 – April 2, 2016.
Refunded! Artificial ‘Gills’ Scam Comes Clean
After media scrutiny and widespread skepticism, Triton Artificial Gills Rebreather refunds nearly $900,000 to supporters and explains product.
Surf Hooligans Being Sued For Localism
Totally bogus surf gang is charged with being most uncool.
Artificial Gills To Breathe Underwater: A Million Dollar Scam?
A new company promising ‘artificial gills’ to breathe underwater for 45 minutes has raised huge money on Indieogogo. But experts doubt it will work.
Rooftop Tent, High Routes, ‘Nozipp’ Sleeping Bag: GearJunkie Week In Review
A recap of top stories for the past week, March 13 – 19, 2016.
New POV Camera Live Streams Video Without Phone
We got an early look at this revolutionary POV camera that connects directly to cellular networks where you can live stream your videos to the world, no phone needed.
Jeep Just Unveiled 7 Concepts. All Are Freakin’ Badass
Every year, Jeep unveils a slew of wicked concept vehicles for the Easter Jeep Safari; this year’s concepts are off-the-charts cool.
‘Combat Flip Flops’ Brand Clears Landmines, Educates
Education for Afghan women surges after Shark Tank millionaires support “business, not bullets”
Three Complete First Winter Climb Of Deadly Nanga Parbat
At 26,660 feet tall, Nanga Parbat kills 20 percent of those who try to scale it. This trio just completed an ascent in the dead of winter.
Backpacking Grand Canyon, LifeStraw, ‘Tiny House’ Cabin: GearJunkie Week In Review
A recap of top stories for the past week, Feb 22 – 27, 2016.
Towable ‘Tiny House’ Cabin on Wheels
Blending the characteristics of a tiny home and an RV, this new livable space is essentially a cabin on wheels.
Pending Sale: Giro, Bell, Blackburn Acquisition By Vista Outdoor
Vista continues on a conquest as one of the world’s largest outdoor gear companies, today announcing the purchase of Bell, Giro, C-Preme, and Blackburn brands.
More Boulders Fall, I-70 Closed In Colorado
For the second straight day, large boulders have fallen on the infamous Colorado interstate, this time closing it for an undetermined time.
Huge Boulders Fall On I-70 In Colorado
Warm temps in Glenwood Canyon created a freeze/thaw effect that caused two huge boulders to fall from the cliffs above onto I-70, blocking part of the road.
Rupp Crushes First Marathon, Winning Olympic Trials
Galen Rupp, an Olympic veteran, ran his first competitive marathon in 2 hours, 11, minutes, 12 seconds to earn a top billing at the Rio Olympic Games.
USA Pro Challenge Bike Race Canceled For 2016
The multi-stage USA Pro Challenge Bike Race won’t run in 2016, but a statement by its CEO leaves hope for a return in 2017.
Black Diamond Issues Recall Of Carabiners, Runners
If you own carabiners or runners manufactured by Black Diamond in the last year or two, this recall likely affects you.
Man Tasers Moose To Free It From Ropes
This is why you shouldn’t lure animals near homes with food or attractants, says Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
‘Hoverboards’ Under Investigation By Product Safety Commission
Videos of the two-wheel toys known as ‘hoverboards’ catching fire and bucking off riders have flooded the Internet. Now the Consumer Products Safety Commission has taken notice.
Gear School: ‘Outdoor Product Design’ Now University Degree
This Utah State bachelor of science degree is tailor-made for outdoor enthusiasts, product designers, and general gear junkies looking to begin a career in the outdoors industry.
Rescue Drones, Bike Corps, Chainsaw Test: GearJunkie Week In Review
A recap of top stories for the past week, Jan 16 – 22, 2016.
Need The Ultimate National Parks Guide? Get This App
The REI National Park Guide & Maps app is an amazing tool for anyone looking to explore little-visited or well-known parks within the NPS system. Grab it for free today.
Jeep Pickup Truck Coming In 2017
Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne and Jeep CEO Mike Manley confirmed at the Detroit Auto Show that Jeep will produce a pickup truck soon.
GearJunkie’s Most Popular Posts Of 2015
Of the 1,000 or so articles we published in 2015, these saw more page views than any others. At least democratically, these are the best articles of the year. Check out this quick list and make sure you didn’t miss one.
