Outdoor

Exo Mountain Gear K2 5500: A Season of Elk Hunting Packouts

Any hunter who’s tried to pack out two quarters of a bull elk knows a good pack is an absolute necessity. I spent a season…

Written by Joe Ferronato August 14, 2018

Meet the Company Giving Fly Fishing an Attitude Adjustment

MONDO refutes fly fishing’s cliche facades with bright colors, affordable gear, and no BS. As the brand likes to say, “less egos, more amigos.”

Written by Allie D’Andrea August 13, 2018

Free Gear Fridays: Ultralight Backpack Giveaway From Gregory

This week, two lucky winners will receive a backpacking pack from Gregory! Enter for a chance to score this offering from Gregory’s new ultralight collection.

Written by Sponsored Post August 10, 2018

Overlanding Essentials for Backcountry Hunt Scouting

Chasing wild animals can take you on harsh trails. Include these overland essentials on your rig packing list to be prepared.

Written by Morgan Mason August 08, 2018

St. Croix Rods Wins 3 ‘Best of Show’ Awards at 2018 ICAST

Last month, St. Croix Rods swept a trifecta in rod-building awards at ICAST, the fishing industry’s prominent annual tradeshow.

Written by Lowell Strauss August 08, 2018

Eyewear From Trash: Costa Baffin Recycled Sunglasses Review

Clean our oceans, promote recycling, and protect your eyes — all with the latest sunglass collection from Costa and Bureo. We put the Costa Baffin sunglasses…

Written by Chloe Nostrant August 07, 2018

Potentially Fatal New Tick Species Spreads Into 7 US States

The East Asian ‘longhorned’ tick landed in New Jersey last winter. Since then, it’s evaded eradication efforts and spread across the Eastern Seaboard.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 07, 2018

Hunter’s Best Friend: Watch Trainer Shape Great Gun Dogs

Sitka’s latest film highlights the bond created between man and labrador during intensive training and the chase of waterfowl.

Written by Morgan Mason August 06, 2018

Used and Abused: Crispi Nevada GTX Hunting Boot Review

Arguably the most important piece of equipment hunters own is footwear, but it’s easy to get lost in a sea of options. For this review,…

Written by Caleb Vanwagner August 06, 2018

‘Our Wild’: Mule Deer Biologist Chases Elusive Trout in Wyoming

Ben Kraushaar’s newest film, ‘Our Wild,’ highlights three women in the wild backcountry of Wyoming.

Written by Morgan Mason August 03, 2018

Beating the Banks: Best Topwater Bass Fishing Lures and Secrets

Professional bass fisherman Jay Wallen gives a rundown on his favorite topwater lures for bass fishing.

Written by Jay Wallen August 03, 2018

9 Mountains in 20 Hours: How Runner Crushed 12er Challenge

Mountain runner Cody Lind recently set an FKT on a quirky course covering Idaho’s nine highest peaks. He did the Idaho 12er challenge in a…

Written by Julie Kailus August 03, 2018

Rods, Reels, Lures: Favorites of ICAST 2018

Amidst the sweltering heat and humidity of Orlando’s annual ICAST event is the newest fishing gear to hit the market.

Written by Morgan Mason August 02, 2018

GearJunkie Hunt & Fish: New Section ‘Bridges the Gap’

GearJunkie expands its reach in the outdoor realm with a new site focused on hunting and fishing.

Written by Morgan Mason August 02, 2018

HoverGlide ‘Floating’ Backpack Looks as Bizarre as It Sounds

Walk, hike, run — however you move, this pack appears to hover in place behind you.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 02, 2018

Kifaru Crater Backpack Review: A True Hunting Workhorse

The Kifaru Crater is a massive, customizable backpack designed with the big game hunter in mind. Our contributor lugged it through four months of hunting…

Written by Nick Trehearne August 01, 2018

The Gruesome Realities of Overheating (and How to Prevent Them)

I flirted with death due to heatstroke once, and it will never happen again. Heat-related illness can be deadly serious, so here are all the gory…

Written by Steve Graepel July 31, 2018

A Family of 8 Is About to Complete the Appalachian Trail

At camp, 11-year-old Memory makes breakfast. And Dove, 16, makes dinner for the entire family. On the trail, Filia, 7, carries all of the family’s…

Written by Caitlin Quinn July 30, 2018

Boil Water in 100 Seconds: Jetboil Flash Review

The Jetboil Flash, the brand’s update to the ever-popular backpacking stove boils water quick. Here, we review the updated Flash, with design improvements in 2018.

Written by Mike Misselwitz July 25, 2018

Water Wherever: MSR Trail Base Water Filter Kit Review

MSR may have just designed its most versatile water filter to date. The Trail Base Water Filter Kit is a gravity system for base camp,…

Written by Amanda Ellis July 24, 2018

Essentials for Easy Off-the-Grid Living

From heating pre-dawn coffee to lighting base camp at nightfall, our editor has lived off the grid enough to know what it takes to make…

Written by Chelsey Magness July 24, 2018

Stretching Beyond Leather: Danner Launches EnduroWeave Boot

After more than 80 years making leather boots, Danner’s first woven boot isn’t just new for the brand. It claims the EnduroWeave marks the first…

Written by Sponsored Post July 23, 2018

Did The North Face Develop the World’s Best Shoe Rubber?

The North Face launches new hiking boots and trail running shoes next year with what the brand claims is the best rubber system yet.

Written by Nate Mitka July 22, 2018

Chronic Wasting Mapped: onX CWD Map Layer

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) raises red flags about the health of animals and game meat. With a map layer from onX, you can find out…

Written by Morgan Mason July 20, 2018

Watch: Frigid Shipwreck Diving in Lake Superior

More than 350 large ships have been lost to Lake Superior. Many of have never been found, adding to the mystery of this great lake. GearJunkie…

Written by Sponsored Post July 19, 2018

‘Made of Mettle’: The History of Leatherman

Before Leatherman, the idea of a ‘pocket survival tool’ with folding pliers was a fantasy. ‘Made of Mettle’ shows us how it became a reality…

Written by GJ Staff July 17, 2018

Multipurpose Watercraft: Wilderness Systems Radar 135 Review

Fish, hunt, or explore: The Wilderness Systems Radar 135 offers multipurpose usage to the everyday adventurer.

Written by Jason Walls and Morgan Mason July 17, 2018

Pedal Power: Fishing Watercraft of ICAST 2018

The future of personal watercraft looks bright! We scoured the ICAST fishing convention to find seven exciting new fishing boats.

Written by Morgan Mason July 16, 2018

The Best Hunting Podcasts for the Offseason

Summer’s here, which means the itch for fall has also arrived. Quench your autumnal desires by listening to the following podcasts, which educate, entertain, and…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri July 13, 2018

What’s on Your Reel? Leader and Tippet Explained

The leader and the tippet are crucial elements to fly fishing. Once you’ve got the backing and fly line figured out, you’re ready to learn…

Written by Chloe Nostrant July 13, 2018

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