Outdoor

Organize a DIY Hunting Camp for Women: Here’s How

By organizing a female-friendly deer camp, you can create your own space for observers, new hunters, and traditional hunters alike to come together and learn.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri October 23, 2019

Engel Live Bait Coolers: Old-School Quality, New-School Tech

Ruggedly original, Engel was first on the scene in portable refrigeration. But the brand hasn’t stopped.

Written by GJ Staff October 23, 2019

Watch: Intense and Beautiful Winter Camping in the North

If you’ve never been winter camping — and want to — this video is for you.

Written by Mary Murphy October 23, 2019

How to Field Dress and Pack Out an Elk

As much as deer and elk are similar, there are a few tips and tricks that go a long way when you end up with…

Written by GJ Staff October 22, 2019

6 Great Female-Focused Adventure Films

A growing number of female filmmakers, directors, producers, and subjects are broadening outdoor narratives on screen.

Written by Morgan Tilton October 18, 2019

Backpackers: This Is the Only Coffee Mug You Need

The GSI Outdoors Infinity Backpacking Mug is cheap, effective, and light. I’ve been abusing one for several years, and it just keeps on working as…

Written by Sean McCoy October 18, 2019

La Sportiva TX Guide Review: The Most Runnable Approach Shoe

The La Sportiva TX Guide is at home on both flat terrain and near-vertical crags. It’s a great choice for fast-and-light hikers on technical terrain.

Written by GJ Staff October 18, 2019

Exploring One of Colorado’s Lost National Monuments

High above the arid San Luis Valley, carved into the rock of the distant mountains and far away from any remnants of civilization, lies a…

Written by GJ Staff October 16, 2019

Trip Report: Fly Fishing for Pink Salmon Along MN’s North Shore

Here are a few fly fishing tips for locating and catching pink salmon in the rivers off of Lake Superior’s North Shore in Minnesota.

Written by GJ Staff October 16, 2019

Dividing Line: Is Social Media Polarizing American Hunters?

Hunters in the heartland and on the East Coast feel both inspired and left behind by a burgeoning Western influence in American hunting media. A…

Written by GJ Staff October 16, 2019

Idea to Reality: Top Tips for Creating an Outdoor Gear Product

Have a great idea? Wonderful. Now take these steps to turn your invention into reality. This is how to take your product from a dream…

Written by GJ Staff October 15, 2019

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 GJ Staff 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 GJ Staff 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 GJ Staff 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 GJ Staff 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 GJ Staff 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 GJ Staff 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

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