Outdoor

Lake Superior Steelhead: Tips and Gear to Land Your First Chrome

GearJunkie’s Zach Burton and Jake Ferguson have been dialing in their steelhead effort on the North Shore of Lake Superior for a few years running.…

Written by GJ Staff September 07, 2020

How to Choose a Deer Stand

Deer hunting season is fast approaching, and now is the best time to figure out your treestand situation.

Written by GJ Staff September 03, 2020

Adventure Pants: Save Up to 25% on Fjallraven

Fjallraven pants are proven and durable for hiking. And right now, you can get up to 25% off at Moosejaw.

Written by Johan Manuel Barrios Perozo September 03, 2020

Share Photos, Win Gear: Enter America’s State Parks Photo Contest

The America’s State Parks organization has announced its fourth-annual park photo contest. Here’s how to enter.

Written by Mary Murphy September 02, 2020

Black Diamond on Sale: Save on Mountain & Climbing Equipment

Black Diamond is having an end-of-season equipment sale this week. You can get up to 25% off rock and ice climbing gear, ropes, shoes, and more.

Written by Oghale September 01, 2020

The Best Backpacking Stoves & Cookware on Sale Now

These MSR stoves from GearJunkie’s own ‘Best Backpacking Stoves’ review are on sale right now.

Written by GJ Staff September 01, 2020

How to Call Ducks: Chad Belding of ‘The Fowl Life’ Explains

Professional duck hunter and former baseball player Chad Belding knows ducks. Here, he shares his top tips for beginners on how to call ducks.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri August 28, 2020

Filson and Ducks Unlimited Collaborate on Limited Collection

The iconic outdoor brand continues its longstanding dedication to conservation with a new collection with Ducks Unlimited.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri August 28, 2020

Free Gear Fridays: Sea to Summit Hydraulic Dry Pack & Bag Giveaway

This week, three lucky winners will receive a new Hydraulic Dry Pack or their choice of Lightweight Dry Sack or eVent Compression Dry Sack from Sea to…

Written by GJ Staff August 28, 2020

Simms Flyweight Boots: Hiking Efficiency Meets Fly Fishing Footwear

Weighing in at a scant 40 ounces, the Flyweights from Simms blur the line between fly fishing footwear and hiking boots.

Written by Zach Burton August 27, 2020

Headlamp Unlike Any Other: Petzl IKO CORE First Look

Right on the box, the Petzl IKO CORE claims that it’s ‘like nothing else.’ And in that, we have to agree. We put the Petzl…

Written by Sean McCoy August 27, 2020

New to the Outdoors? These 4 Hobbies Are Perfect for Beginners

Interest in outdoor activities has hit a fever pitch this year, with many people looking for new ways to experience the outdoors. If you’re one…

Written by GJ Staff August 27, 2020

Stay Warm, Pee Free: Sitka Fanatic Base Layers for Women

Nature calls for all of us. Sitka’s latest Fanatic base layers for women attempt to make number one easier for ladies on the hunt.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri August 25, 2020

Buying a New Compound Bow? Make It Custom

Planning on buying a new bow? Try your custom ideas on myriad bows with the Mathews Custom Bow Builder and explore the possibilities.

Written by GJ Staff August 21, 2020

Watch: How to Increase Your Compound Bow Accuracy

Archery season is getting closer and closer, and for some, it’s already here. Use these tips from GoHunt’s Trail Kreitzer to dial in your accuracy…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri August 21, 2020

‘Black in National Parks Week’ Is Coming: Here’s How to Take Part

Just 3 months after #BlackBirdersWeek generated headlines and enthusiasm around diversity in the outdoors, a park educator launches another initiative to celebrate people of color…

Written by Mary Murphy August 20, 2020

Unique Optics: Maven Launches Custom Scopes

No more does your rifle scope have to be just black, gray, and tan. This year, Maven gives shooters a way to customize rifle scopes…

Written by Sean McCoy August 20, 2020

‘It’s All Home Water’ Series Makes Case for Pristine Boundary Waters

Nathaniel Riverhorse Nakadate writes a visual love story to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It remains under the looming threat of a foreign copper-nickel…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri August 20, 2020

#OnlyinMN Hiking: 10 Must-See Hikes Through the Land of 10,000 Lakes

Looking for a getaway to help you recharge? Minnesota offers several outdoor recreation areas with miles of hiking trails, acres of forests, and so many…

Written by GJ Staff August 18, 2020

‘Fly By’ Hiker Shatters Colorado Trail Record Record by 4 Days

Mikaela Osler’s goal was to finish the Colorado Trail in a record 14 days. She did it, self-supported, in 10.

Written by Mary Murphy August 17, 2020

14 Himalayan Hikes You Have to Experience

The Himalayas, which translates to ‘land of snow,’ inspire dreams of remote hiking, climbing granite towers, trekking through the slopes, and being on the veritable top…

Written by GJ Staff August 17, 2020

5 Steps to Field Dressing a Deer

While larger big-game species are often boned-out, it’s common practice for deer hunters to gut, skin, and hang deer. The procedure is a simple one,…

Written by GJ Staff August 17, 2020

The Unexpected Gear of Animal Planet’s Forrest Galante

Forrest Galante, the host of Animal Planet’s ‘Extinct or Alive,’ uses his unique skill set to search for evidence that some animals declared distinct may…

Written by Sean McCoy August 14, 2020

Free Gear Fridays: Igloo Reactor Backpack and Cooler Bag Giveaway

This week, five lucky winners will receive a new Igloo Reactor Backpack and a Reactor Cooler Bag!

Written by GJ Staff August 14, 2020

The Real Life of Adventure Travel TV Host Eric Hanson

What is one crucial piece of gear for adventure travel? Is a dream job overrated? How does the outdoor industry include more people of color?…

Written by GJ Staff August 12, 2020

ICAST’s Best of Show: Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot Fishing Kayak Tested

Old Town’s Sportsman AutoPilot Fishing Kayak is awesome, but it has a bit of a learning curve. GearJunkie contributor Morgan Nowels went down to Florida…

Written by Morgan Nowels August 11, 2020