Outdoor

5 Sportswomen Changing the Face of Hunting

A mix of up-and-comers, behind-the-scenes advocates, and influential personas, these five women are changing what it means to be a hunter in the public eye.

Written by Sponsored Post October 15, 2019

How Decathlon Will Disrupt the US Outdoor Gear Industry (And Why We May Not Let It)

The world’s largest sporting goods retailer has remained largely unknown to U.S. consumers, but that will soon change. I toured Decathlon Sports headquarters in France…

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 14, 2019

Editors’ Take: Behind This Week’s Biggest Headlines

Each week, GearJunkie editors dive into the most provocative headlines of the week. Go beyond the stories and hear our take on what’s making news.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 11, 2019

How to Dress a Duck — and Most Game Birds

Basted with fat and capped with crispy skin, a pan-fried duck breast is as good as it gets. Let’s see how easy it is to…

Written by Lowell Strauss October 11, 2019

Backcountry Fuel Box Review: Change Up Your Outdoor Menu

For nearly a year, I’ve been receiving the Backcountry Fuel Box. And the snacks, meals, and bars kept me powered through the summer hiking and…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri October 11, 2019

Benchmade Altitude Review: Crazy-Light, Ultrasharp Mountain Hunting Knife

With S90V steel and a stripped-down design, the Benchmade Altitude packs a ton of cutting prowess into a superlight package.

Written by Sean McCoy October 09, 2019

Farming, Ranching, Hunting: ‘Not Just a Man’s World’

Many of us aren’t able to be full-scale participants in our surrounding landscape. Alex Templeton, however, is that and more.

Written by Sponsored Post October 07, 2019

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