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Retail Trend: First Look Inside YETI Coolers Flagship

YETI Coolers opens its first brick-and-mortar retail location, a flagship store in Austin, Texas, on Feb. 23. We peeked inside this shrine to all things…

Written by Sean McCoy February 16, 2017

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

From old-fashioned axes to pocket-size hammocks, our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.

Written by GJ Staff February 16, 2017

‘Grounds Keepers’ To Clean Litter From Major Trails Nationwide

Hikers around the country will tackle major trails to haul out trash and continue the ‘Packing It Out’ mission.

Written by Adam Ruggiero February 16, 2017

Walmart Acquires Moosejaw for $51 Million

Patagonia, The North Face, 66 North, Arc’teryx, and many more brands will now contribute to Walmart’s bottom line.

Written by Adam Ruggiero February 15, 2017

Outdoor Industry Issues Ultimatum To Utah Governor

Members of the Outdoor Industry Association united today in a strong rebuke of Utah Gov. Gary Herbert.

Written by GJ Staff February 14, 2017

Opinion: Outdoors Industry Should Bring Fight To Utah

‘Shouldn’t we take a stance and kick up so much dust that they threaten to KICK US OUT?’

Written by GJ Staff February 13, 2017

Foam Snowshoes, OR Drama, Icelandic Knife: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the week of Feb. 4 – 11, 2017.

Written by GJ Staff February 11, 2017

REI Issues Statement On Public Lands, ‘OR Show’

REI CEO and President Jerry Stritzke calls for industry unity on public lands, confirms plan to attend Summer OR, and supports OIA’s call for bids…

Written by GJ Staff February 10, 2017

Polartec The Latest Big Brand To Drop ‘OR Show’

The list of big brands dropping the Outdoor Retailer convention in Salt Lake City continues to grow.

Written by Sean McCoy February 10, 2017

Following Patagonia, Arc’teryx Drops Outdoor Retailer

Another major manufacturer today pulled out of the Outdoor Retailer convention to protest Utah Gov. Gary Herbert’s attempt to overturn Bears Ears National Monument.

Written by Sean McCoy February 09, 2017

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

From hemp onesies to electric-arc lighters, our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.

Written by GJ Staff February 09, 2017

Polar Pool: Take Plunge in Downtown Minneapolis

An ice-cold pool will be trucked into the heart of Minnesota’s Queen City to raise money for Special Olympics athletes.

Written by Adam Ruggiero February 08, 2017

In Protest, Patagonia Withdraws From ‘Outdoor Retailer’ Trade Show

The boycott rails against Utah Governor Gary Herbert’s decision to rescind Bears Ears National Monument.

Written by Stephen Regenold February 07, 2017

Auto-Crossbow, Dream Job, Electrospun Jacket: GearJunkie Week In Review

A recap of top stories for the week of Jan. 29 – Feb. 4, 2017.

Written by GJ Staff February 04, 2017

New York Plans Longest Multi-Use State Trail In America

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared the state would complete the largest state multi-use trail network in the nation by 2020.

Written by Adam Ruggiero February 03, 2017

The End Of Lead? Federal Gov’t Order Bans Sinkers, Ammo

Lead-based ammunition and fishing tackle is highly effective. It is also, however, highly toxic. A federal order would vastly reduce its use for hunting and…

Written by Sean McCoy February 03, 2017

Cooler Wars: YETI Reaches Settlement With Rival RTIC

Both cooler brands are based in Texas and have similar products. But after a battle in court, one side is backing down.

Written by Stephen Regenold February 03, 2017

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

Foldable canoes to 3D-printed insoles, our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.

Written by GJ Staff February 02, 2017

Action Works: Bill To Sell 3 Million Acres Of Public Land Dropped

A bill to sell 3.3 million acres of public land will likely die today thanks to protests and public comment.

Written by Sean McCoy February 02, 2017

Get Paid To Road Trip With Cotopaxi’s ‘Dream Job’

See every major U.S. city, drive more than 25,000 miles, attend dozens of adventure races, and pet the Cotopaxi llamas.

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 31, 2017

Patagonia Will Fix Your Old Stuff, Sell It, And Pay You

The brand known for its commitment to sell less of what you don’t need is going a step further with a new marketplace for used…

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 31, 2017

GearJunkie Week In Review: Mukluks, DIY Puffy Coat, Best Knives 2017

A recap of stories for the week of Jan. 21 – 28, 2017.

Written by GJ Staff January 28, 2017

Patagonia Joins ‘Rogue’ Twitter Movement, Spreading Science

Several government agencies have created rogue Twitter accounts to share #ClimateFacts. Patagonia joined the mix.

Written by Nate Mitka January 28, 2017

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

Ski helmets to a do-it-yourself puffy coat… our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.

Written by GJ Staff January 26, 2017