Outdoor

3 Major FKT Records Set Last Week

Thru-hikers and ultrarunners have been crushing all summer, but some athletes are just getting into their peak season. These are three major FKTs that fell…

Written by Mary Murphy October 07, 2019

America’s Best Day Hikes? Find the One Nearest You

‘America’s Best Day Hikes’ by Derek Dellinger is a trail guide complete with stunning photos, hikes arranged by region, and an essay on bear safety.

Written by Mary Murphy October 07, 2019

New Kind of REI? Check Out Just-Opened North Conway Store

New Hampshire’s iconic adventure hub of North Conway now serves as a lab for a different type of REI.

Written by Sponsored Post October 04, 2019

Modernized Vintage Park Maps Are Wall-Worthy Things of Beauty

Muir Way’s Relief Series is a new collection of national park maps that combines the look of vintage maps with modern elevation data.

Written by Mary Murphy October 04, 2019

Give’r Launches Mittens Straight Out of Jackson Hole

The cottage brand Give’r blew up Kickstarter with its gloves in 2016. Now, it’s expanding a burly handwarming line to include insulated leather mittens.

Written by Sean McCoy October 03, 2019

Crispi Colorado GTX Boot Review: A Great Early-Season Option for Hunters

This season, I was fortunate enough to take the new Crispi Colorado GTX for a spin. Here’s my take on this rugged and comfortable boot.

Written by Josh Kirchner October 03, 2019

The Leatherman Charge+: Your New, Versatile Best Friend

The Leatherman Charge+ is my first true-to-form multitool. And for over a year, it’s been a constant in my daily life.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri October 03, 2019

Orvis Kicks Off ’50/50 On the Water’ Film Tour, Celebrates Women in Fishing

Orvis’ latest film tour celebrates women in fishing. The brand’s 50/50 On the Water series will likely come to a town near you.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri September 30, 2019

‘Cast and Carve’: Short Film Blends Fly Fishing and Snowboarding

A new short film by Jones Snowboards combines Jimmy Goodman’s passions of snowboarding and fly fishing. And it’s like no Jones Snowboards film you’ve seen…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri September 30, 2019

Get Inspired: A Veteran Tests Hunting Limits in the Alaskan Alpine

An Iraq veteran pushes his own personal boundaries and shares his journey with us in this short film by SOG Specialty Knives & Tools.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri September 26, 2019

10 Tips for a Better Over-the-Counter Elk Hunt

Elk hunting OTC units on public land is hard. Use these tips to improve your do-it-yourself elk hunt.

Written by Jace Bauserman September 26, 2019

4th Hunter Attacked by Grizzly in Same Montana Mountain Range

The headcount rises for grizzly bear attacks in Montana’s Gravelly Mountains, as a hunter from Ohio was mauled Tuesday. On September 16, a grizzly bear…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri September 25, 2019

15 Pieces of Hunting Gear That Last a Lifetime

Investing in gear can be a big decision. But knowing that a piece of hunting gear is likely to last your lifetime is helpful when…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri September 24, 2019

The 10 Best Fishing Songs for Your Playlist

Music can help set the tempo of the day, and luckily there’s no shortage of fishing-themed songs that can get anglers ready for a day…

Written by Jess McGlothlin September 24, 2019

6 Effective Ways to Target Late-Season Summer Steelhead

Just because summer is ending doesn’t mean steelhead fishing has to. These are some of the most effective tactics to target summer steelhead through December.

Written by Carter Reschke September 23, 2019

Adventure Insurance: Spot Launches Zero-Deductible Coverage for the Outdoorsy

Insurance provider Spot gives athletes, travelers, and adventurers $20,000 of accident coverage with no deductible for $20 a month.

Written by Berne Broudy September 19, 2019

Grizzly Bears Injure 3 People in 2 Montana Attacks

Two separate grizzly bear attacks injured three hunters on the same day in the same drainage in Montana’s Gravelly Mountains. Here’s what we know so…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri September 19, 2019

Salomon Celebrates Women Outdoors With Gear, Getaway Contest

Salomon believes women can be any type of beautiful: bold, brave, dirty, well-dressed, courageous, spunky, sweaty, or sparkly. And to celebrate those faces of beauty…

Written by Sponsored Post September 18, 2019

College Students: How to Keep Outdoor Gear Organized in Your Dorm

Kids and not-so kids alike are back at school this month. The adventure-minded college-bound would do well to heed these pointers on keeping their room,…

Written by Molly Hurford September 18, 2019

Will ‘Akuna’ Robinson Becomes 1st African American Man to Hike Triple Crown

Two-and-a-half years after his first step on the Pacific Crest Trail, Will ‘Akuna’ Robinson reached the northern terminus of the Continental Divide Trail. And in…

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 16, 2019

6 Unusual But Awesome Pieces of Gear for Your Hunting Kit

Hunting season is upon us. Which means it’s time to dust off and revamp the ol’ hunting kit. We’ve got a few off-the-wall suggestions from…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri September 13, 2019

Hit the Trails Like ‘The Real Hiking Viking’

Gloriously bearded year-round hiker Thomas Gathman (aka The Real Hiking Viking) shares some of his most-trusted gear for conquering long distances.

Written by Paige Triola September 12, 2019

The Crosscut Saw: Still the Best Tool for Some Wild Jobs

The crosscut saw is a workhorse of backcountry forestry and trail maintenance. But due to its tiny niche in the cutting market, finding a quality…

Written by Robert Langellier September 11, 2019

komoot App Aims to Make Planning and Sharing Routes Easy

Komoot has an extensive network of routes in Europe. Now it’s time for the U.S. to see what all the hype is about.

Written by Sponsored Post September 11, 2019

SPOT X Sat-Com Now Compatible With Smartphones, Bluetooth

The SPOT X satellite communicator came out last year as SPOT’s answer to a two-way satellite communication device. Now, the device adds Bluetooth compatibility for…

Written by Sean McCoy September 10, 2019

David Attenborough Explains the Plight of Salmon in Short Film ‘Year of the Salmon’

In this short film, a voice that reigns deeply familiar to any nature documentary fanatic discusses the challenges facing the ‘king of fish.’

Written by Nicole Qualtieri September 09, 2019

In Dorian’s Destructive Wake, Anglers Raise Big Money to Help Victims

In an effort to raise money for the hurricane-devastated Bahamian community, anglers are rallying in a variety of ways to raise on-the-ground funds. And the…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri September 06, 2019

5 Outdoors-Lovin’ Ways to Celebrate Public Lands Month

September is Public Lands Month, and with millions of acres to celebrate, we’ve put together a few of our favorite ways to enjoy and support…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri September 06, 2019

Compass Nerds: A Major Magnetic Coincidence Is About to Occur

The last time Greenwich, England, had zero declination, King Charles II was on the throne. But in a couple of weeks, true north and magnetic…

Written by Mary Murphy September 03, 2019

How to Grow an Epic Beard? 21 Questions With The Real Hiking Viking

One of thru-hiking’s most iconic and irreverent personalities, Tom ‘Jabba’ Gathman — aka The Real Hiking Viking — swung by the GearJunkie studio to sit…

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 30, 2019

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