Outdoor

Northern Journey: Driving a Camper to the Arctic

After 4 years of RVing across the U.S., this couple is venturing on their biggest journey yet — a trip north through Canada and Alaska…

Written by Mary Murphy February 11, 2020

2020 Mathews VXR Review: A Bow That’s Plain Fun to Shoot

It was the beginning of fall hunting when Mathews teased and then launched its newest addition, the VXR, calling it the strongest and most stable…

Written by Zach Burton February 07, 2020

Pay It Forward: Salewa Starts Giveaway for Thru-Hikers

Mountain sport brand Salewa wants to give you — and a bunch of other thru-hikers — free shoes for a year as part of its…

Written by Mary Murphy February 07, 2020

GearJunkie Podcast: Candid Conversations With the Biggest Names in the Outdoors

This month, GearJunkie hits the airwaves — and AirPods — by entering the podcast world. Here’s what you need to know.

Written by GJ Staff February 05, 2020

Hot Deal: YETI Drops Drinkware Prices by 25%

What’s better than a YETI sale, you might wonder? A price drop on some of YETI’s most popular drinkware products.

Written by Mary Murphy February 04, 2020

YETI Launches Its First International Outdoor Adventure Film Tour

This week, YETI launched its 12-city film tour with a kickoff screening in Denver during Outdoor Retailer. Lucky for us, there’s more.

Written by Mary Murphy February 03, 2020

Hunting Knife Reconsidered: Randy Newberg, Gerber Launch Field Dressing Tools

Hunters demand a unique set of attributes from their field dressing knives. And now, legendary hunter Randy Newberg has brought his expertise to the design…

Written by Sean McCoy January 22, 2020

A Climate Rally Is Coming to Outdoor Retailer

The topic of climate change comes up often in the outdoor sphere. Next week, the crossover between climate advocates and the outdoor industry will be…

Written by Mary Murphy January 22, 2020

Intuitive Bike Lights, IKEA for Van Life, and More: Meet ‘The Pitch’ Finalists

Next week, five upstart brands will compete for more than $5,000 in prizes and a shot at becoming a household name in the outdoors. And…

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 21, 2020

Best Bows of 2020: Top Flagship Compounds From ATA

GearJunkie staff scoured the floors of the Archery Trade Association trade show looking at the newest flagship compound bows of 2020. These are our favorites from the…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri January 16, 2020

Fighting Flames, Blazing Trails: This Forest Firefighter Builds Singletrack

From the ethereal beauty of fire to the tangible beauty of bikes, trail-builder Bill McLane takes us behind the scenes of the story of his…

Written by Mary Murphy January 14, 2020

A Headlamp Made of Wood: Eukarya Origin Review

Headlamps are a necessity for any nighttime outdoor pursuit. And this one from Eukarya not only provides light but also sustainability and style.

Written by Mary Murphy January 09, 2020

How to Find Late-Season Upland Hunting

For many upland hunters, the start of a new year means the end of chasing birds behind their favorite bird dog. Upland seasons across the…

Written by Morgan Nowels January 09, 2020

Charitable Fly-Tiers Reunite on Behalf of Australia

When a September hurricane demolished the Bahamas, a group of crafty fly fishermen stepped in to help. Now they’re gearing up to help those affected…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri January 09, 2020

New Brands, New Gear: ‘The Pitch’ Gives Innovators a Shot to Go Big

For the third year running, GearJunkie presents The Pitch, a competition-style exhibition of five up-and-coming brands jostling to earn cash prizes and the chance to…

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 08, 2020

5 Great New Reads for Your Adventure Bookshelf

Check out these five books that will make great outdoor reads in 2020.

Written by Mary Murphy January 07, 2020

How to Unite a Pack of African Wild Dogs (Hint: It’s Real Weird)

Wildlife biologist Wes Larson is known for his work with bears in North America, but in this short vid, he helps a South African wildlife…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri January 07, 2020

How to Spend Your Gift Card: Cheap Outdoor Gear for Yourself

If you’re like most outdoors-lovers, odds are you landed a gift card or two to shop for yourself this year. So if you didn’t get…

Written by Paddy O'Connell January 07, 2020

Blind Mountaineer Kayaks Grand Canyon in ‘The Weight of Water’

Everest climber and all-around adventurer Erik Weihenmayer stars in ‘The Weight of Water,’ a film in which he takes on paddling the Grand Canyon.

Written by Mary Murphy January 06, 2020

Thule Lands Denver Outfitters, Launches Fishing Category

Thule adds a whole new gear category to its offerings, just months after Yakima launches its own fishing rod-haulers.

Written by Adam Ruggiero January 03, 2020

Honnold, Tesla, Stritzke: Top-Read Stories of 2019

From climbing’s night at the Oscars to a bizarre product launch that swept up the world, 2019 was a year of remarkable benchmarks in the…

Written by Sean McCoy December 30, 2019

5 Hunters to Watch in 2020

With so many hunters in the arena today, it can be hard to pin down which ones to follow. These folks send good messages and…

Written by Allie D'Andrea December 30, 2019

Space Record, New Olympic Marathon Course: Adventure News of the Week

From the inspiring to the tragic, ‘Adventure News of the Week’ presents a wrap-up of top news in the world of exploration and adventure.

Written by Mary Murphy December 30, 2019

5 Boxing Day and End-Year Sales to Check Out Now

Boxing Day — celebrated on December 26 — is here, and brands are celebrating with even more post-holiday sales and deals.

Written by Mary Murphy December 26, 2019

Skiing Japan: 4 Ways to Score ‘Japow’

If you downhill ski and skiing in Japan isn’t on your bucket list, add it now. This is how to score the best snow in…

Written by Drew Zieff December 26, 2019

End-of-Year Gear: Score More at REI’s Year-End Clearance Sale

Save up to 50 percent off outdoor essentials during the REI Year-End Clearance. The sale starts December 25, shop now for the best selection.

Written by Sponsored Post December 26, 2019

Become a Knife Knut: Our Favorite Blades to Start a Great Collection

If you want to build a knife collection, start at the foundation. These knives will give you a great representative sample to grow your quiver.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene December 26, 2019

‘Yellowstone Country’: A Hunting Film for Everyone

A deep dive into the backcountry of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem to hunt elk highlights the wildlife, wide-open beauty, and difficulty of hunting in truly…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri December 23, 2019