Outdoor

Act Fast: MKC x Nock-On Collab Hunting Knife Drops Tonight, Won’t Last Long

When the MKC x Nock-On Triump SL knife drops at 7 p.m. MT tonight, you’ll want to be quick on the draw — or be…

Written by Andrew McLemore March 23, 2023

Pick Your Favorite: Best Outdoor Brand Bracket Showdown

It’s voting time! Pick your favorite outdoor brands in GearJunkie’s first annual bracket showdown.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 23, 2023

A Rare Condition Nearly Turned a Friendly Hike Fatal

While backpacking into the Grand Canyon, Dan Becker developed an extremely serious condition called rhabdo — and his friends scrambled to execute an emergency evac.

Written by Eric Hanson March 22, 2023

In ‘Wild Life’ Jimmy Chin & Chai Vasarhelyi Tell World’s Most Romantic Conservation Saga

Kristine and Douglas Tompkins left behind highly successful outdoor industry businesses to help save the planet. This is their story.

Written by Andrew Marshall March 22, 2023

The Best Fishing Waders for Women in 2023

These are the best waders designed specifically for women and built to hold up for years to come.

Written by Emily Kantner March 21, 2023

Biden Designates 2 New National Monuments in NV and TX

West Texas’ Castner Range and southern Nevada’s Avi Kwa Ame are the United States’ two newest National Monuments.

Written by Sam Anderson March 21, 2023

Leatherman in Living Color: 4 Fresh Hues for Mini Micra Tool

The tiny Micra packs ten tools inside its 2.5-inch handles, now wrapped in four new colors.

Written by Andrew Marshall March 21, 2023

Sweeping ‘Outdoor Recreation’ Act Lands in Congress: How You Can (Finally) Help It Pass

A massive piece of bipartisan outdoor legislation is on the table yet again. If it succeeds, Americans could see changes on public lands everywhere.

Written by Sam Anderson March 20, 2023

‘SquatchBot’: GoWild Brings Mythical AI to Hunting Forums

GoWild introduces SquatchBot, an artificial intelligence-driven mentor, to answer all your hunting and fishing queries.

Written by Rachelle Schrute March 20, 2023

The ‘Most Digitally Advanced Grill Ever’: Konnected Joe Precision

The Konnected Joe ups the ceramic grill game with app-controlled temperature, cooking modes, and meat probe-monitoring.

Written by Andrew Marshall March 20, 2023

Europe Declares Its First ‘Wild River’ National Park, and It’s Not Where You Think

The central-European country set aside the 248-mile Vjosa ‘as a living, free-flowing river, to the benefit of people and nature.’

Written by Andrew Marshall March 16, 2023

Grandmother Soothes Grief With Whitetail Hunting in Film ‘NANA’

Get a wholesome story of returning to the hunting blind after loss and a dive into the meaningly Texas hunting culture with this short film…

Written by Andrew McLemore March 16, 2023

What to Expect at the 2023 Bassmaster Classic

As the 2023 Bassmaster Classic approaches, the bass fishing season has already been well underway, and the excitement is felt throughout the industry.

Written by Justin Brouillard March 15, 2023

This Deal’s a Steal: Glare-Cutting, UV-Blocking Sunglasses for Fishing

Find great deals on outdoor gear. That’s our goal each week. This week, save on fishing sunglasses.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss March 15, 2023

Phone Dead? Garmin’s Latest GPS/Messenger Boasts More Than a Week of Battery

If you need a GPS that’ll last more than a week — even if you leave it on the entire time — here’s your huckleberry.

Written by Sam Anderson March 14, 2023

Patagonia Turns 50, Doubles Down on Commitment to Fight Climate Change

Where is Patagonia going next? According to this new vid, they’re taking the fight against climate change more seriously than ever.

Written by Andrew McLemore March 14, 2023

3D-Welded to Actually Fit Your Pack: Testing HydraPak’s New Contour Reservoir

HydraPak continues to refine its hydration systems with new 3D welded Contour reservoirs that fit any pack without taking up all its space.

Written by Nick LeFort March 13, 2023

Level Up Your Rafting Guide Skills With OARS’ 5-Part Video Series

As guide companies start staffing up for the summer, now’s the perfect time to take a peak into what it means to be a river…

Written by Andrew Marshall March 10, 2023

YETI Recalls 2 Million Coolers Over Risk of ‘Serious Injury or Death’

The company issued the recall after receiving over a thousand reports of closure magnets detaching from the products.

Written by Andrew Marshall March 09, 2023

GoPro Showcases Women Athletes’ Points of View — Literally and Figuratively

To celebrate International Women’s Day, GoPro chose to do what it does best: POV. But this time, there’s a twist.

Written by Sam Anderson March 08, 2023

Access Denied: CO Landowner Closes 14er Access After ‘Liability Bill’ Fails

The owner of the Mt. Democrat and Mt. Lincoln summits will close them to the public — discouraging around 25,000 visitors annually.

Written by Sam Anderson March 08, 2023

Boarded Up: ‘The House’ Retailer Shuts Down, Lays Off Staff

Minnesota-based retailer The House will shut down all its operations and lay off 90 workers, The Star Tribune reported.

Written by Andrew McLemore March 08, 2023

Win a Bear Canister and $500: BearVault Announces Adventure Brand Ambassador Program

Now’s your chance to join the BearVault team, and show off how you use a bear canister in bear country.

Written by Mary Murphy March 07, 2023

Watch: A Medical Emergency Turns This Grand Canyon Adventure Dire

A winter Grand Canyon rim-to-rim adventure turns dire in this dramatic watch from BackpackingTV’s Eric Hanson.

Written by Andrew Marshall March 06, 2023

In Defense of the Hatchet: Why It’s More Relevant Than Ever

Hatchets are one of the oldest and most functional outdoor tools around — so why don’t more hikers and backpackers carry them on the trail?

Written by Nick LeFort March 06, 2023

Get Up to 60% Off at REI’s End of Season Clearance Sale

REI is doing some major spring cleaning with excellent deals on winter outerwear, ski kits, camping gear, and more.

Utah Legislature Passes Bill for Year-Round Cougar Hunting

State officials say the cougar hunting bill is a response to increasing cat numbers, while wildlife advocates say there’s no evidence to support that claim.

Written by Andrew McLemore March 03, 2023

The Perfect All-Condition Alpine Sunglasses: Dynafit Ultra Pro Review

The photochromic powers of the Dynafit Ultra Pro sunglasses are nearly unbeatable. For me, they worked for everything from shady and cloudy ski days to…

Written by Mary Murphy March 03, 2023