Outdoor

Knife Junkie? This Is the Tool You’ve Been Longing For

If you’re a fan of knives, you need to tighten some odd-size Torx screws from time to time. The Work Sharp Micro Sharpener is the…

Written by Sean McCoy December 23, 2019

It’s Time to Save Santa’s North American Reindeer

As Christmas Eve approaches, the southernmost mountain caribou face a definitive demise. But $60,000 can likely reverse the situation. And you, dear reader, can help.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri December 21, 2019

American Micropredator: What Is Chronic Wasting Disease?

It’s easy to see a coyote, a mountain lion, or a wolf as an immediate threat to local deer and elk numbers. But the insidious…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri December 20, 2019

GearJunkie ‘Gear of the Year’ 2019

It’s the end of 2019, and, as is our annual tradition, it’s time to look back at the best gear we tested this year. Of…

Written by Sean McCoy December 19, 2019

An Affordable Ice Fishing Starter Kit for Beginners

The cold is here. Ice is beginning to set on your favorite lake. And the fish are hungry.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri December 16, 2019

REI Green Vest Gift Ideas: Top Gear Picks From the Co-op

What would REI’s staff give for the holidays? We spoke with a Co-op sales specialist and gear expert to find out what she’d pick to…

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 14, 2019

Pro Tip: Don’t Bake Your Bear Spray

Bear spray is powerful enough stuff to stop a charging grizzly. So you may want to reconsider heating it in your oven.

Written by Sean McCoy December 12, 2019

Bikes, Boats, and Buyers: What to Expect From ‘The Big Gear Show’

The Big Gear Show is the newest outdoor industry trade show, coming to us in July 2020. And it’s all about gear like bikes, tents,…

Written by Mary Murphy December 11, 2019

NOLS Expert Advice: Common Outdoor Gear Fixes

Fortunately, fixing gear isn’t complicated — as long as you have the right tools. It’s a key part of any course at the National Outdoor…

Written by Sponsored Post December 09, 2019

10 Affordable DIY Hunting Road Trips for 2020

Thinking of hitting the road for a 2019 DIY hunting trip? GearJunkie’s Jace Bauserman has dialed in 10 destinations to put on your list.

Written by Jace Bauserman December 05, 2019

Free Guided Hikes in All 50 States on New Year’s Day

More than a quarter-century after its launch, First Day Hikes will again ring in the new year with free guided adventures in every state.

Written by Adam Ruggiero December 05, 2019

5 Best Fishing Apps for Avid Anglers

Smartphone apps for fishing have never been more abundant. Everything from tools to connect with other anglers to advanced sonar and mapping technologies can turn…

Written by Josh Taves December 04, 2019

GearJunkie’s Picks for Giving Back on Giving Tuesday

The GearJunkie staff shares thoughts on gear, outdoor news, brands, and more daily. But for Giving Tuesday, we’re sharing our favorite nonprofits.

Written by GJ Staff December 03, 2019

Double Down for the Outdoors on Giving Tuesday

Holiday shopping can feel consumptive and never-ending. But Giving Tuesday offers up the chance to do some good and put your money where your heart…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri December 03, 2019

Best Cyber Monday Outdoor Gear Deals of 2019

Cyber Week is the time the internet gives you its best outdoor gear deals of the year. See our top picks for Cyber Week and…

Written by Mallory Paige December 02, 2019

Cyber Week Sales Happening Now: Best Outdoor Gear Deals of 2019

We found the best Black Friday deals of 2019. Shop these online sales to get discounts on outdoor, camping, travel, and adventure gear. Happy savings.

Written by Mallory Paige & Mary Murphy November 29, 2019

Free Gear Fridays: ‘Survive Outdoors Longer’ Hiking Essentials Kit Giveaway

This week, one lucky winner will receive a backcountry hiking essentials kit from Survive Outdoors Longer (S.O.L.)!

Written by Sponsored Post November 29, 2019

Pennsylvania Moves to Allow 3 Sundays of Deer Hunting in 2020

Pennsylvania moves to allow deer hunting on three Sundays per year, a substantial increase from the zero Sundays of hunting previously allowed.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri November 26, 2019

Winchester SX4 Upland Field Review: A New Shotgun With Throwback Design

A new expansion to the popular SX4 line, Winchester built its new “Upland Field” around the company’s Action Valve Gas System. It holds true to…

Written by Zach Burton November 26, 2019

Which Swiss Army Knife? Expert’s 5 Top Victorinox Choices

Whether giving a knife as a gift or getting a handy EDC tool for yourself, the venerable Swiss Army Knives should be high on your…

Written by Sean McCoy November 26, 2019

Kids: Win a Trip to the Boundary Waters Next Summer

Kids for the Boundary Waters will award seven youth, age 15-18, their first trip to the Boundary Waters in summer 2020.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 25, 2019

5 Affordable Kitchen Products for Hunters Filling Freezers

Hunting to eat goes back to the earliest days of humanity. And with so much modernity in our kitchens these days, these items go a…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri November 25, 2019

5 Unusual Species to Hunt on Public Land in North America

Beyond the norms of our typical hunting grounds lies an abundance of lesser-known critters that can put meat in your freezer and fill your need…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri November 22, 2019

REI, Pattie Gonia Launch Powerful ‘Everything to Lose’ Film You Have to See

‘Suck on this: Right now, there are more pieces of plastic in the ocean than stars in the Milky Way.’ Instagram sensation, outdoor enthusiast, and…

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 21, 2019

Our Public Lands Are Broke: Is It Time for a ‘Backpack Tax’?

We have a perfect solution we don’t use and benefactors we don’t thank. It may be time for a tax on outdoor gear.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 21, 2019

Orvis PRO Wader Review: Durable, Intelligent, and Guide-Approved

The new Orvis PRO Wader was created with fishing guides and hardcore fishing junkies in mind. GearJunkie’s Morgan Nowels put them to the test.

Written by GJ Staff and Morgan Nowels November 19, 2019

10 Fishing Gifts for Anglers in Your Life

Shop our top 10 fishing gifts for the anglers in your life, or even for yourself. From sun-protective apparel to beautiful fly rods and a…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri November 18, 2019

‘You Have the Lungs of a 75-Year-Old’: 21 Questions With Bikepacking Badass Lael Wilcox

With each passing multiday, self-supported endurance bikepacking race, it becomes increasingly clear this is Lael Wilcox’s world. We’re just riding in it. But hit her…

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 15, 2019