Outdoor

Fund Your Dream Vacation With KOA’s Adventure Grants

Kampgrounds of America is giving away $1,000 to $5,000 to help people realize their outdoor dream of a lifetime. And there’s almost no restriction on…

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 20, 2018

MSR Hubba Tour 2 Tent Review: Weather Storms in Style

Forced to spend outside time inside your tent? MSR builds its new adventure touring tent for those bad weather days with a spacious vestibule to…

Written by GJ Staff April 19, 2018

Fastest Known: Trail Running Trend Hits Stride in 2018

Long an obscure pursuit, FKT today nears critical mass. Major brand sponsors, media coverage, Red Bull stunts, and athlete Kilian Jornet are driving the movement…

Written by GJ Staff April 18, 2018

Go to National Parks on Saturday: They’re Free!

April 21st kicks off National Park Week, and the National Park Service is celebrating with a free admission day at all parks on Saturday!

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 18, 2018

Tree Huggers & Hunters Unite: Patagonia Founder Joins BHA Rendezvous

The brand Patagonia and the organization Backcountry Hunters & Anglers may come from different sides of the recreational aisle. But with a mutual goal of…

Written by Morgan Mason April 17, 2018

The Mystery of the Missing Hiker Emoji

Do you remember an emoji of a hiker with trekking poles and a backpack? You’re not alone.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 17, 2018

Injured, Cold, Remote: My Near-Disaster in Greenland

When a modest afternoon ski outing went awry, I found myself with a broken leg and dislocated shoulder in a remote corner of Greenland. This…

Written by Sean McCoy April 16, 2018

Spyderco H1 Fish Hunter Knife Review: A Saltwater Solution

The Spyderco H1 Fish Hunter knife is built specifically for adventurous free diving and spearfishing in saltwater. We took it to southern Baja on a spearfishing…

Written by Morgan Mason April 12, 2018

7 Spring Sports to Start Now

The joys of spring – rain, snow, and 70 degrees all in the same day – are upon us. What are the best things to…

Written by Andy Cochrane April 12, 2018

REI and Lyft to Offer Discount Rides, Concert, Prizes

REI and Lyft team up to offer discounts on select outdoor locations. Plus, hundreds of winners will also receive tickets to an outdoor concert or…

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 11, 2018

Racing the Tide: Dylan Bowman Sets FKT on Lost Coast Trail

Dylan Bowman set out to set a fastest known time on one gnarly ultra run: The Lost Coast Trail. He faced 57 miles, 11,000 vertical…

Written by GJ Staff April 09, 2018

MSR WindBurner Review: Fuel-Sipping Stove

The WindBurner Combo is the latest stove system in the growing MSR lineup. Over the last few months, our editor used it to cook all…

Written by GJ Staff April 05, 2018

Tips for Cold Weather Streamer Fishing

Spring fly fishing for trout means crazy temperature fluctuations. It can also lead to hot action with cold water streamer fishing. Here’s how.

Written by Morgan Mason April 03, 2018

Watch: Epic Greenland Fly Fishing With One Rad Mom

Currently showcased in the 2018 Fly Fishing Film Tour, My Mom Vala highlights angler Vala Arnadottir as she balances her time between being a fly…

Written by Sean McCoy April 03, 2018

Speed Records: How to Document Your FKT

Looking to try to set a “fastest known time” (FKT)? Here’s how to record your attempt the right way to ensure your FKT will be…

Written by Sean McCoy March 30, 2018

Review: The Shower Pouch Is a Bigger, Better Body Wipe

Don’t just spot-clean the dirtiest bits, get a head-to-toe scrub down with the Shower Pouch — a pH balanced, vegan, hypoallergenic body wipe.

Written by GJ Staff March 30, 2018

Review: Orvis Built the Pro Wading Jacket for Fishing Guides

The Orvis Pro Wading Jacket is a waterproof/breathable shell designed for serious anglers braving nasty weather. I took it fishing in Montana for this review.

Written by Morgan Mason March 28, 2018

Review: Osprey’s Sub-2-Pound Levity and Lumina Backpacks

Two of Osprey’s most anticipated packs, the Levity and Lumina, hit the market this spring. We got our hands on a Levity 45 to see…

Written by Sean McCoy March 27, 2018

Jackson Kayak Takes On Fishing Market With New Brand

Blue Sky Boatworks launched this month with a twin-hull 360 Angler and Escape that are turning heads in the fishing world.

Written by Morgan Mason March 27, 2018

Duo Smashes 870-Mile Great Himalaya Trail FKT

Ryan Sandes and Ryno Griesel braved frostbite and high altitude to break the speed record on the Great Himalaya Trail (GHT) by three days.

Written by Nate Mitka March 26, 2018

Trout School: Up Your Fly Fishing Game for $1,000 a Day

Join nine of the most influential angling instructors in the world at the Trout School, an educational fly fishing experience like no other.

Written by Morgan Mason March 23, 2018

Spring Day Hikes: Gear From Moosejaw to Keep You Dry

Snowmelt, storms, unpredictable trails: Springtime is one of the best times to go hiking! Be prepared for whatever mother nature can muster by consulting our…

Written by GJ Staff March 22, 2018

Strongest Boot Ever? Dyneema Leather EXOSTRIKE First Look

Ecco partnered with Dyneema to launch the EXOSTRIKE, a performance hiking boot made with ‘the world’s strongest leather.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 21, 2018

Morsel Claims It Builds a Better Spork

Love them or hate them, the spork is a staple of outdoor gear. Now, a brand called Morsel claims to have built a better eating…

Written by Sean McCoy March 21, 2018

Rise of FKT: How Wild Spaces Sparked an Ultrasport

Runners are attempting – and crushing – fastest known times like never before. But detractors claim the practice takes away from the wilderness experience.

Written by GJ Staff March 21, 2018