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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.

Written by Sean McCoy January 28, 2016

‘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…

Written by Sean McCoy January 25, 2016

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…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 25, 2016

Rescue Drones, Bike Corps, Chainsaw Test: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the past week, Jan 16 – 22, 2016.

Written by Sean McCoy January 23, 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.…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 14, 2016

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.

Written by Sean McCoy January 13, 2016

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…

Written by Sean McCoy December 31, 2015

Next Wave Of Outdoor Retail?

Repair Lair’s mission is to help customers ‘spend less on gear and more on beer.’ We can get behind that.

Written by Sean McCoy December 22, 2015

9 Hours On Screens: Group Helps Teens Get Outdoors

Most teens spend nine hours a day looking at screens. What can change that sobering statistic? The new Campus Ambassador Program from Outdoor Nation offers…

Written by Kyle Nossaman December 21, 2015

Today: Federal Aviation Administration Requires ‘Drone’ Registration

Own a drone? New regulations and registration requirements from the FAA take effect today. Here’s what you need to know.

Written by Sean McCoy December 21, 2015

Holiday Gifts, Lightsabers, Wood-Fired Hot Tub: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories, week of December 12 – 19, 2015.

Written by Sean McCoy December 19, 2015

10 Defining Moments In The Outdoors, 2015

These are the events that captured the world’s attention and defined the year 2015 in the outdoors.

Written by Sean McCoy December 17, 2015

Cruise Ship Allegedly Destroys 1,000-Year-Old Coral Reef

A video shows the Pullmantur ‘Zenith,’ owned by Royal Caribbean, dragging anchor chain over a vast swath of reef in the Grand Cayman, destroying in…

Written by Sean McCoy December 10, 2015

Dream Job: Apply Now To Be The Next Ansel Adams

Know a talented landscape photographer with experience in large format, black and white imaging? Here’s a potential dream job.

Written by Eric Lemke December 09, 2015

TNF Founder Douglas Tompkins, 1943 – 2015

Tompkins left behind a vast legacy of environmental conservation.

Written by Sean McCoy December 08, 2015

‘UberSki’ Taxi Service Launches In Salt Lake City

Uber has expanded its ride-sharing service with cars outfitted with ski and snowboard racks in Utah’s Wasatch.

Written by Eric Lemke December 07, 2015

Ink On Paper: Popular Website ‘Adventure Journal’ Bets On Print

The popular outdoors website will launch a high-quality, 124-page paper edition in April.

Written by Sean McCoy December 03, 2015

$5,000 Reward For Stolen Custom Tandem Bike

Keep your eyes open for this tandem — its return could net you $5,000 and reunite the owner with an item of significant sentimental value.

Written by Sean McCoy November 25, 2015

States ‘Opting Out’ Of Black Friday With Free Park Days

A few states will open up parks for free on Friday to encourage outdoor recreation on the day after Thanksgiving.

Written by Eric Lemke November 23, 2015

Term ‘Lumbersexual’ Is Oxford ‘Word Of The Year’ Finalist

From obscurity to Oxford English Dictionary’s ‘word of the year’ finalist, the term lumbersexual has had a wild ride.

Written by Sean McCoy November 17, 2015

Magic Compass, Everest Update, Llama Wool Jacket: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories, week of Nov. 1 – 7, 2015.

Written by Sean McCoy November 07, 2015

Colorado Has New Snow Tire Requirements for Passenger Vehicles

Hoping to lessen some of the horrific traffic in Colorado ski country, the state’s Department of Transportation recently approved new tire requirements.

Written by Sean McCoy November 05, 2015

Burley Design Recalls 34,000 Child Bike Trailers

In 35 reported instances, the trailer tow bar connection has failed, resulting in two injuries.

Written by Sean McCoy November 04, 2015

Why REI Will Skip ‘Black Friday’ This Year

The big shopping day after Thanksgiving is a veritable national holiday in the U.S. But it’s gotten out of hand, REI believes.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 29, 2015

REI To Skip ‘Black Friday,’ Employees Get Day Off

That message dropped like a bomb on the world of outdoor retail today. In a letter from Jerry Stritzke, REI President & CEO, the company…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 26, 2015

Superior Hiking Trail: REI Fund Will Complete Route

The outdoors retailer and co-op REI is literally building the trails you hike on with its Every Trail Connects program, funding shovel-ready construction and maintenance…

Written by Sean McCoy October 23, 2015

FAA To Require Recreational Drone Registration

The Federal Aviation Administration today announced recreational drone operators must register their vehicles in an effort to safely manage burgeoning technology.

Written by Sean McCoy October 19, 2015