Outdoor

NOLS Cuts 60 Jobs, Closes Campuses Amid ‘Financial Challenges’

A prolonged funding shortfall led the school’s leaders to scale back programming, reducing available courses in many parts of the country.

Written by Andrew McLemore March 18, 2024

Sleeping Bag for All Has 9 Different Sizes: REI Magma 15 Review

REI ditched gendered sizes in its redesign of its best-selling Magma sleeping bag line.

Written by Nate Mitka and Mary Murphy March 15, 2024

’80s Style, Modern Tech: Costa Grand Catalina Relaunch Channels Young Tom Cruise Vibes

Classic style meets modern tech with the upgraded relaunch of the Grand Catalina frame from Costa Del Mar.

Written by Rachelle Schrute March 15, 2024

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Frontier Ultralight Cookset From Sea to Summit

This week, three lucky winners will win a Frontier 2-Person Cookset from Sea to Summit.

Collapsible Camp Cookware for Gas and Induction Stoves: Sea to Summit Detour First Look

Sea to Summit just launched its first-ever collapsible camping kitchen set, the Detour Collection.

Written by Will Brendza March 14, 2024

‘We Need to Fight’: Union Organizing Booms in US Outdoor Industry

While the outdoor industry brings in over $1 trillion to the US economy, more workers are joining labor unions to boost their compensation and representation.

Written by Andrew McLemore March 14, 2024

OR’s Most Eco-Friendly Shell Has a Trick Up Its Sleeve: Outdoor Research Aspire II Jacket Review

The Outdoor Research Aspire II Jacket is not only taking major strides in sustainability, but it’s also pushing the envelope on innovation with its TorsoFlo…

Written by Rebecca Ross March 14, 2024

Moose on the Loose: Colorado Parks & Wildlife Issues Warning After 6 Incidents

Grand County residents should exercise caution around local ‘defensive’ moose. In one incident, a dog died. In another, a man was injured.

Written by Andrew McLemore March 13, 2024

Thru-Hiking Culture Shock: Navigating Trail Differences Between the US and Europe

I’ve thru-hiked several long trails in the United States, but after 5 weeks on Spain’s GR11 trail, I realized that there are some big differences…

Written by Brett Kretzer March 12, 2024

‘Fire Hazard’: Anker Recalls 5,600 Coolers Over Batch of Defective Batteries

Anker advised customers to stop using their coolers immediately and see if they are included in the recall.

Written by Mary Murphy and Adam Ruggiero March 12, 2024

Smokeless, Folding Ultralight Wood Stove: Ganesha Stove First Look Review

The Ganesha Ultralight Stove is featherweight, folds flat, packs easily into small spaces, uses a gasifier design to mitigate smoke, heats food and water quickly,…

Written by Will Brendza March 12, 2024

Woo That Worked (for Me): Spiritual Hacks From Hiking the Sedona ‘Vortex’

Sedona is a renowned spiritual center surrounded by what locals call ‘vortex sites.’ I traveled to Central Arizona with Columbia Sportswear and dipped my toes…

Written by Will Brendza March 11, 2024

137 Unrepairable Jackets Become 1 Tent: Arc’teryx ‘Continuum’ Explores Circularity

When a jacket is unusable, but the materials it is made of deserve more life, there are still ways to put it to great use…

Written by Will Brendza March 11, 2024

North Is the New West: Minnesota Launches Office to Crack Top 10 in Outdoor Recreation

Can Minnesota compete with outdoor recreation hotspots like California, Washington, and Utah? State leaders certainly think so.

Written by Andrew McLemore March 08, 2024

Kula Cloth Review: Another Arrow in the Leave-No-Trace Quiver

Kula Cloth seeks to reduce the amount of toilet paper necessary for a trip into the backcountry. Do I really need a specific, colorful cloth…

Written by Andrea Wilson March 07, 2024

Serious Warmth Without the Weight: Sitka Kelvin Aerolite Jacket Review

Big warmth in a small package. The Sitka Kelvin Aerolite Jacket is a solid choice for backcountry hunters who aren’t looking to add weight to…

Written by Josh Kirchner March 06, 2024

LOFI Stove Review: Light, Efficient, Battery-Powered Wood Stove

Wood stoves have always been fun at camp, but hard to justify on the trail. Fresh off Kickstarter, this stove is the best swing so…

Written by Ian Graber-Stiehl March 06, 2024

An EDC Boot for the Mid-Level Chase: Meindl EuroLight Hunter 300 Review

The Meindl EuroLight 300 scratches the itch for a well-built traditional leather boot that covers many light-to-medium-duty cold-weather hunts.

Written by Paul Kemper March 05, 2024

Seek Outside U-Turn Tent Stove Review: Lightweight Heat in Modular Titanium Package

Price is a big barrier to hot tent camping. Fortunately, Seek Outside’s Large Tent Stove is three stoves in one, offering less weight and more…

Written by Ian Graber-Stiehl March 05, 2024

The Future of Land Access? Colorado Bill Could Solve Liability Issue for Landowners

Colorado has passed a bill safeguarding land access by offering additional protections to landowners — and it might work in other states, too.

Written by Andrew McLemore March 04, 2024

Treasure Hunting for Antlers: An Intro to Shed Hunting

On a weeklong Utah trip with SITKA Gear, hunting guides and experts dove into a range of tactics to strike gold. Here’s how to start…

Written by Morgan Tilton March 04, 2024

Good To-Go Stove-Free Meals Review: A Day Hiker’s Snack, Ultralighter’s Hack

This ain’t just oatmeal. Good To-Go is making unique strides with its new, nutritious, and ultralight cold-soaked meals.

Written by Ian Graber-Stiehl March 01, 2024

Fair-Weather and Fancy-Free Budget Tent for the Masses: REI Co-op Campwell 4 Tent Review

REI’s new Campwell tent provides a simple, spacious, fair-weather shelter for car campers on a budget.

Written by Ian Graber-Stiehl February 29, 2024

How Can You Mend a Broken Rod? Orvis Interchangeable Parts Program

Every fisherman eventually comes to know the heartbreak of a good rod snapped. Orvis has a solution to get you back on the water faster.

Written by Rachelle Schrute February 29, 2024

Therm-a-Rest Polar Ranger -20 Sleeping Bag Review: Impressive Warmth for the Weight

We tested this -20-degree sleeping bag well below its warmth rating in the Norwegian Arctic. Here’s what stood out.

Written by GJ Staff February 28, 2024

Solid Reliability to Send It: Hamskea Everest Arrow Rest Review

A premium arrow rest at a moderate price: The Hamskea Everest Arrow Rest has landed and it performs.

Written by Josh Kirchner February 28, 2024

REI Buys Grand Canyon Land for Glamping Destination

REI bought some land near the Grand Canyon with plans for a new “glamping” destination to open in 2025.

Written by Andrew McLemore February 28, 2024

Hut Trip Capacity, Ski Touring Size: Blue Ice Kume 40L Review

Blue Ice added innovative features to a simple, tried-and-true pack design to maximize functionality and versatility for committed winter outings. Now it’s my favorite ski…

Written by Bergen Tjossem February 27, 2024

Demystifying Women’s Barriers to the Outdoors: Where We Stand, How We Can Do Better

With an increase in women-only groups and women-inclusive events in the outdoors industry, why are we still seeing women concerned or feeling as if the…

Written by Michelle De Leon February 26, 2024

CA Introduces Bill to Further Restrict Commercial Fishing: Here’s Why

In a move to safeguard its marine ecosystems, California lawmakers have introduced a bill restricting commercial fishing practices.

Written by Rachelle Schrute February 22, 2024

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