Outdoor

24,000 Kilometers: ‘Trans Canada Trail’ Longest In World

Canada is about to finish the world’s longest trail network. Lace up your boots, pump up your tires, ready your paddles, and prepare for 24,000km…

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 06, 2016

Batteries Required: PCT Hikers’ Favorite Apps, Gadgets Off-Grid

Manage business and communicate electronically from the trail. The Packing It Out crew explains how they’ve written nearly a dozen stories, filed photographs, and stayed…

Written by Seth 'Cap' Orme September 02, 2016

Highpointing: Climb To The Top Of 50 States

Highpointing, as this state-by-state, summit-seeking pursuit is called, has garnered a following of more than 10,000 people.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 25, 2016

First Look: Expanding ‘Flex Capacitor’ Backpack From Sierra Designs

Designed with renowned adventurer Andrew Skurka, the Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor expands outward for a pack that ranges from 40 to 60 liters.

Written by Sean McCoy August 25, 2016

‘Every Freshwater Fish In America’ Charted In Poster

Fit for an angler’s gear cave, the Freshwater Fish of America poster details more than 900 fishy friends.

Written by GJ Staff August 24, 2016

Garden Of Death: England’s Macabre Botanical Hideaway

‘Every plant here will kill you.’ Take a peek at England’s charming ‘Poison Garden.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 18, 2016

Wildfire App ‘Tells You What Firefighters Know’

With record droughts becoming the norm, wildfires have become a persistent threat. One ex-firefighter helped develop a new tool to keep you safe.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 17, 2016

Breaking: Belgian Man Claims PCT Record

Karel Sabbe, a 26-year-old dentist from Belgium, claims to have set a new record on the Pacific Crest Trail. He hiked the 2,660-mile trail in…

Written by Sean McCoy August 16, 2016

Fish Tale: The Teeming Waters Of Cosmoledo

Crystal clear waters, fish as big as your torso, and an adventure the spans land, sea, and air – all in a day’s work on…

Written by GJ Staff August 09, 2016

Cleaning Up The PCT: 620lbs Of Trash And Counting

The packing it out crew is closing in on Oregon, ‘so close we can almost smell it!’ But a side trip to Mount Whitney, trash…

Written by Seth 'Cap' Orme August 09, 2016

Light & Fast: 14 Ultralight Backpacking Tips

For backpackers, going ultralight is easier (and less expensive) than you might expect.

Written by Caitlin Quinn July 26, 2016

Beyond The Gear: 9 Questions With Eric Larsen

Famed polar explorer Eric Larsen divulges on favorite gear, not being good at anything, and almost getting eaten by polar bears.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 25, 2016

Beyond The Gear: 9 Questions With Andrew Skurka

Long-distance backpacker Andrew Skurka tells us about his cat Oden, his favorite gear, his next big adventure, and his stint as a camp counselor in…

Written by GJ Staff July 21, 2016

Lil’ Bug Out Shelter: Versatile, Ultralight, Floorless

This modular camping shelter allows for multiple configurations for ‘roughing it’ feel, for any season. It can even be used with a wood stove.

Written by Jarrett Babincsak July 20, 2016

Outdoors Dream Job? Meet Your ‘Epic Occupation’

If you love your job you’ll never work a day in your life. Maybe that old quote is an oversimplification, but these 20 Epic Occupations…

Written by GJ Staff July 19, 2016

Packing It Out: Thru-Hiking Food And Logistics

The ‘Packing It Out’ crew offers some tips on how to eat right while logging big miles during a thru-hike.

Written by Paul 'Spice' Twedt July 15, 2016

Canine Companion: Hiking Big Miles With Dogs

Want to hike further with your pup? Our contributor has logged hundreds of miles with her Newfoundland-Lab mix and has a few tips.

Written by Caitlin Quinn July 08, 2016

Map & Compass: How To Navigate And Orienteer

Ditch the GPS and learn how to use a map and compass from the experts – orienteers.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 05, 2016

Essential Survival: How To Avoid Bears

Bear encounters are no joke, you’re better off avoiding the animals altogether – here’s how.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 30, 2016

Trail Etiquette: 7 Tips To Keep It Wild

Don’t be “that guy.” Here’s how to practice good trail etiquette when hiking in the wilderness.

Written by Seth 'Cap' Orme June 24, 2016

Gear Hoarders: An Intervention

This isn’t about me. It’s about helping you.

Written by Josh Aldridge June 24, 2016

‘Pacific Crest Trail’ Crew Update: 720 miles, 530lbs of Trash

With nearly a pound of trash per mile, the ‘Packing It Out’ crew finds that the Pacific Crest Trail definitely needed a good cleaning.

Written by Paul 'Spice' Twedt June 17, 2016

New Website Helps Launch Outdoors Businesses

Radify offers business and land development consulting for entrepreneurs launching projects in the outdoors market.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 16, 2016

Good Goat! The Pack Animal You Likely Overlooked

For hauling heavy loads in the backcountry, pack goats provide an easy and affordable alternative to larger animals, and can carry more than you’d expect.

Written by Jarrett Babincsak June 15, 2016

‘Warrior Hike’ Aids Vets Through Outdoor Therapy

An inaugural five-day hike in Indiana hopes to raise awareness and provide alternative ‘outdoor therapy’ services to veterans and first responders coping with post-traumatic stress…

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 15, 2016

20 Gifts For The Outdoor Dad

Make dad the manliest (and happiest) man with these 20 Father’s Day gift ideas sure to bring out the Grizzly Adams in your old man.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 14, 2016

My Old Man: Townes Van Zandt

A poet and Texas songwriting legend, the infamous Townes Van Zandt left a powerful, if not destructive, legacy in his wake. And for his son…

Written by Staff Post June 07, 2016

5 Unexpected Essentials For Hiking Big Miles

To hike the entire Pacific Crest Trail, you need only the essentials. The ‘Packing It Out’ trio lists five such essentials they’ve relied on throughout…

Written by Seth 'Cap' Orme June 06, 2016