Outdoor

Fast & Clean: Katadyn BeFree 3L Gravity Filter First Look

Katadyn’s newest gravity filter is easy to set up, filters water quickly, and collapses so you hardly notice it in your pack. We tested it…

Written by Nate Mitka June 12, 2018

MSR Impact Project Makes Clean Water a Big Adventure

The latest extension of MSR Global Health, the Impact Project mixes outdoor adventures with charitable contributions.

Written by Christophe Noel June 12, 2018

Backpacking 101: A Guide to Getting Out There

Backpacking is an excellent way to get away from the crowds, access more remote destinations, and wake up to epic vistas. Here’s our guide to…

Written by Sponsored Post June 11, 2018

Lyme Disease Vaccine Inches Closer to Reality

The VLA15 vaccine just passed its first clinical trial. It might be the most promising Lyme-fighting candidate of the last 16 years.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 11, 2018

KEEN Wants To Hear Your Public Lands Story

KEEN invites you on a public lands camping trip. Its goal? Simple: Share stories from diverse perspectives and deepen our understanding of what public lands…

Written by Morgan Tilton June 08, 2018

Free Gear Fridays: Hanwag Tatra Light GTX Trekking Boots

Win a pair of modern, Hanwag Tatra Light GTX trekking boots in this week’s Free Gear Friday giveaway.

Written by Sponsored Post June 08, 2018

Buy These Boots to Help More Women Get Outside

Merrell just launched the female-focused Chameleon 7 Storm XX hiking boot. And this Sunday, 10 percent of every women’s hiking boot purchase goes toward getting…

Written by Julie Kailus June 08, 2018

Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week

From next-gen tech to ingenious innovation, our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.

Written by GJ Staff June 07, 2018

Outdoor Office: Big Agnes to Thru-Hike Colorado

Sleeping-bag maker Big Agnes will send more than 70 employees on an awareness-raising thru-hike of Colorado’s Continental Divide Trail.

Written by Julie Kailus June 07, 2018

To Kill a Black Bear: A Hunt for Answers

A hunter struggles with ethical questions, both societal and personal, surrounding black bear hunting.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri June 06, 2018

Rethink Your Survival Kit: One Expert Explains Why

Proper gear can save your life if you’re lost, injured, or cold (or all three). The founder of Endure Survival shares essential items he says…

Written by Daliah Singer June 05, 2018

Isolated in the Backcountry: Watch ‘Heli Hiking’ in Banff

Eric Hanson gives a tour of Banff National Park, complete with hiking trails accessed by helicopter. This video offers one of the more unique ways…

Written by GJ Staff June 04, 2018

GearJunkie Insider: Hydro Flask Unbound Series Cooler Design Story

Hydro Flask, a brand known for insulated bottles, recently launched its newest product category: soft-sided coolers. We talked with the brand’s lead designer for an…

Written by Sponsored Post June 01, 2018

Truck Bed for Your Back: Crushproof ‘RuckBucket’ Reinvents Backpack

Part beer koozie, part cat litter bucket, the RuckBucket aims to be three packs in one unusual design.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 31, 2018

Walmart Rod Lands Record-Breaking Catfish

Hauled from a Virginia lake, the catfish ‘Big Earle’ has been dubbed ‘a true river monster.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 31, 2018

Stealth Fisherman: Flycraft Inflatable Driftboat Review

The trailerless, portable, inflatable Flycraft Stealth Fisherman weighs just 100 pounds fully-rigged for two anglers. We floated several rivers for this review.

Written by Morgan Mason May 31, 2018

YETI Takes On Water Coolers, Launches Backpack

Fly fishers, kayakers, construction workers … and soccer coaches? The YETI Panga Backpack and Silo water cooler double down on core users while stretching in…

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 31, 2018

Gearo: Shop Virtual Aisles for Outdoor Rentals

Gearo, an online outdoor gear-rental marketplace, soft-launched this week. Founder Justine Barone said her startup was ‘born out of the idea to make outdoor rental gear…

Written by Julie Kailus May 29, 2018

10 Annoying Outdoor Gear Mishaps We All Hate

We embrace the outdoors because it offers peace, quiet, and beauty. But it also serves up some massively irritating – and all-too-familiar – fusterclucks.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 29, 2018

Full Price Be Damned: How We’d Spend Our REI Discount

REI’s anniversary sale is here and we want to help you navigate the sea of deals. Check out what our editors would love to add…

Written by Sponsored Post May 27, 2018

Yellowstone National Park: Fishing Season Info 2018

Yellowstone National Park opens for fishing today, May 26th. We’ve got the information you need to get out.

Written by Morgan Mason May 26, 2018

No Softie: Get to Know YETI’s ‘BackFlip’ Cooler Backpack

What, where, even why to carry: YETI explains the ins and outs of its increasingly popular cooler backpack the BackFlip.

Written by Sponsored Post May 25, 2018

Best In Weight Class? Gregory ‘Optic’ & ‘Octal’ Backpacks

The Gregory Optic 48 delivers the obvious benefits of an ultralight pack with a high ratio of features and function for its weight.

Written by Seiji Ishii May 25, 2018

Free Gear Fridays: Merrell MQM Flex Shoes & Hiking Trip Giveaway

This week, as part of our larger Find Your FKT contest, we’re giving away 12 pairs of Merrell MQM Flex shoes and an all-expenses-paid weekend hiking trip for…

Written by Sponsored Post May 25, 2018

Nikon Spur Optic Review: Field and Hunt Tested

Nikon strengthens its line of sport optics for outdoor enthusiasts with the introduction of the Spur Reflex Sight. We took it turkey hunting for this review.

Written by David Padilla May 24, 2018

Outdoor Hazard: How to Avoid a Cougar Attack

Cougar attacks are rare, but it pays to play defensively in mountain lion territory. Here, we provide some tips on how to avoid these encounters…

Written by Steve Graepel May 23, 2018

’50s Government Memo Outlines How to Hunt a Yeti

In 1959, the U.S. government issued rules for hunting yetis in Nepal. Yes, really.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 22, 2018

Potential World Record: 53-Pound Red Drum Caught From Kayak On Fly

Kayak angler Rob Choi landed a potential world-record 53-pound red drum on May 14 on a fly.

Written by Morgan Mason May 22, 2018

‘Dazzle’ of Zebras: 50 Odd Words for Animal Groups

“Murder,” “conspiracy,” “sleuth” – it’s no crime novel. These are the strangest ACTUAL names for groups of animals.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 22, 2018

Video: The Best Bull Rider of All Time, J.B. Mauney

J.B. Mauney is a two-time world champion, but he doesn’t look like a typical bull rider. Learn about his unorthodox workouts, his cowboy lifestyle, and…

Written by Nate Mitka May 22, 2018

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