Outdoor

Daypack Reinvented: Mystery Ranch Scree Puts Function First

Imagine the durability, adjustability, and load carrying architecture of a technical backpack in a daypack. Enter the Scree Pack, from Mystery Ranch. We reviewed the…

Written by Seiji Ishii March 15, 2018

Footwear News: VF Corp to Acquire Utah-Based Altra

VF Corporation boosted its clout inside the running world today with its acquisition of Utah’s Altra Footwear. Altra will join VF Corp.’s portfolio alongside The…

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 14, 2018

New Breed: Merrell MQM FLEX ‘Hybrid’ Trail Shoe

Seeking a one-quiver shoe for trail and varied terrain? Merrell touts that its MQM FLEX footwear ‘blurs the lines’ for what a trail shoe should…

Written by GJ Staff March 13, 2018

Winter Gear From the Frozen Canadian North

Snow, ice, mountains, even polar bears! Canada’s got everything for using great winter gear. So it’s no surprise it’s one of the best places for making…

Written by Sean McCoy March 13, 2018

Raw Nature: Watch 1,200 Miles Through Patagonia

‘We felt absolutely free. We didn’t plan anything in advance.’ This video displays the humbling beauty of Patagonia in a fast-paced edit.

Written by GJ Staff March 13, 2018

Two Men Traverse Greenland’s Arctic Circle Trail in Winter

The trip around Greenland’s Arctic Circle Trail in winter was so remote that the athletes called it the “first known time.” The Arctic Circle Trail…

Written by Sean McCoy March 12, 2018

Watch: Francois D’haene’s FKT on the John Muir Trail

Follow the record-setting pace in the stunning high Sierra in this 15-minute video from Salomon TV.

Written by GJ Staff March 12, 2018

Ultra Runners Attempt Record on 870-Mile Himalaya Trail

With 19 days remaining to beat the 28-day FKT record, Ryan Sandes and Ryno Griesel are racing through the cobbled-together network that is the Great Himalaya…

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 09, 2018

Redington Sonic-Pro: Waders Fit for Women

Redington’s Sonic-Pro wader offers women anglers a durable workhorse for fishing and work in the water.

Written by GJ Staff March 09, 2018

Yellowstone Bans Felt-Sole Wading Boots

Fly-fishing the nation’s first park could cost you in fines this summer if you step in Yellowstone’s streams wearing felt soles.

Written by GJ Staff March 08, 2018

NFL Player’s Quick Response Helps Save Hiker’s Life

Carolina Panthers’ running back Christian McCaffrey and a group of friends tended to a hiker after his horrific 20-foot fall onto rocks.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 08, 2018

Supermarket Chain Launches Fire Sales of Hiking, Outdoor Gear

The German-based brand Lidl wants to equip outdoor adventures for a lot less money. Its limited run of private-label boots, jackets, headlamps, and more shocked…

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 08, 2018

Thru-Hiker Shares ‘Dumbest Backpacking Mistakes’

Why make a mistake when you can learn from someone else? This through-hiker shares her dumbest backpacking mistakes.

Written by GJ Staff March 08, 2018

Woman Sets Speed Record Up Kilimanjaro

Danish athlete Kristina Schou Madsen scaled 5,895-meter Mount Kilimanjaro in 6 hours, 52 minutes, 54 seconds. The time set a new female Fastest Known Time (FKT).…

Written by Sean McCoy March 08, 2018

Friendship App ‘GirlCrew’ Unites Women in Adventure

GirlCrew launches on International Women’s Day! Don’t go alone, find other women for kayaking, camping, hiking, and other outdoor adventures. Or just to grab lunch…

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 08, 2018

Dog Owners: Carry Out Your Damn Poop Bags

It’s pretty simple: If you buy a dog, you buy all of the poop, too. Throw that crap away and quit leaving colorful little doggy…

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 07, 2018

DIY: Adventure-Worthy First-Aid Kit

Injuries occur when you least expect them in the backcountry. Be prepared with a minimal first aid kit.

Written by Steve Graepel March 06, 2018

Chronic Wasting Disease Spreads to Mississippi

Chronic wasting disease is confirmed for the first time in Mississippi, and officials are trying to minimize the spread. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries,…

Written by Morgan Mason March 06, 2018

20-Year-Old Sues Dick’s, Walmart Over Age Restriction on Guns

Following Dick’s Sporting Goods and Walmart’s move to restrict firearm sales to customers 21 and over, a 20-year-old Oregon man is suing the retailers for…

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 06, 2018

Cairn: A Monthly Surprise of Gear Goodies

Once a month, a box of outdoor gear shows up at the GearJunkie office and nobody has any idea what’s inside. But everyone is stoked!…

Written by GJ Staff March 01, 2018

At 73, Will Steger to Tackle His Longest Solo Expedition

Howling winds, shifting terrain, and not another human soul for miles – Will Steger’s next adventure could prove his most arduous.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 01, 2018

How To Make a Fishing Movie the ‘Easy’ Way

Badfish founders Marty Gallipeau and Dylan Schmitz set off for the crystal clear waters of Belize. Their goal? Catch fish and show everyone how to…

Written by GJ Staff March 01, 2018

Primitive Cribs: Tour This Swanky Off-Grid Home

Take a tour of this hidden off-grid home, complete with electricity, hot water, and wifi. He makes living in the woods look glamorous!

Written by GJ Staff February 28, 2018

New Crew: Granite Gear Grounds Keepers to Clean 7,500 Miles of Trail

Twenty-five experienced hikers will each tackle 300 miles of trail this year to keep public spaces clean. Meet the 2018 Grounds Keepers team!

Written by Adam Ruggiero February 27, 2018

Hiker’s Dream Knife: Benchmade Bugout Review

The Benchmade Bugout is a useful, versatile folding knife that weighs less than two ounces. We put this ultralight folding knife to the test for…

Written by GJ Staff February 27, 2018

Garmin Xero A1i Bow Sight Review: Field and Hunt Tested

The Garmin Xero A1i and A1 bow sights allows archers to range targets and set virtual sight pins with a single tool. It’s a major…

Written by Morgan Mason February 22, 2018

Filson Single Tin Chaps Review: 40-Year Field Test

The brand name Filson is known for gear made to last the trials of time. This gear test on a pair of tin chaps begins…

Written by Morgan Mason February 16, 2018

Spring Stoke: Fly Fishing Is Right Around the Corner

Awake the senses of the upcoming fly fishing season. Nature. Bugs. The hatch. Flowing Rivers. And a thick butterstick brown trout.

Written by GJ Staff February 09, 2018

Top Women’s Gear From SHOT Show

For the women afield, these nine products from SHOT Show will enhance the hunt.

Written by GJ Staff February 09, 2018

Optics of Choice: SHOT Show’s Best Options

Binocs, scopes, and sights – we zeroed in on the best optics for 2018 while touring the SHOT Show floor.

Written by Morgan Mason February 07, 2018

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