Outdoor

7 Spring Sports to Start Now

The joys of spring – rain, snow, and 70 degrees all in the same day – are upon us. What are the best things to…

Written by Andy Cochrane April 12, 2018

REI and Lyft to Offer Discount Rides, Concert, Prizes

REI and Lyft team up to offer discounts on select outdoor locations. Plus, hundreds of winners will also receive tickets to an outdoor concert or…

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 11, 2018

Racing the Tide: Dylan Bowman Sets FKT on Lost Coast Trail

Dylan Bowman set out to set a fastest known time on one gnarly ultra run: The Lost Coast Trail. He faced 57 miles, 11,000 vertical…

Written by Paul Vincent April 09, 2018

MSR WindBurner Review: Fuel-Sipping Stove

The WindBurner Combo is the latest stove system in the growing MSR lineup. Over the last few months, our editor used it to cook all…

Written by Christophe Noel April 05, 2018

Tips for Cold Weather Streamer Fishing

Spring fly fishing for trout means crazy temperature fluctuations. It can also lead to hot action with cold water streamer fishing. Here’s how.

Written by Morgan Mason April 03, 2018

Watch: Epic Greenland Fly Fishing With One Rad Mom

Currently showcased in the 2018 Fly Fishing Film Tour, My Mom Vala highlights angler Vala Arnadottir as she balances her time between being a fly…

Written by Sean McCoy April 03, 2018

Speed Records: How to Document Your FKT

Looking to try to set a “fastest known time” (FKT)? Here’s how to record your attempt the right way to ensure your FKT will be…

Written by Sponsored Post March 30, 2018

Review: The Shower Pouch Is a Bigger, Better Body Wipe

Don’t just spot-clean the dirtiest bits, get a head-to-toe scrub down with the Shower Pouch — a pH balanced, vegan, hypoallergenic body wipe.

Written by Christophe Noel March 30, 2018

Review: Orvis Built the Pro Wading Jacket for Fishing Guides

The Orvis Pro Wading Jacket is a waterproof/breathable shell designed for serious anglers braving nasty weather. I took it fishing in Montana for this review.

Written by Morgan Mason March 28, 2018

Review: Osprey’s Sub-2-Pound Levity and Lumina Backpacks

Two of Osprey’s most anticipated packs, the Levity and Lumina, hit the market this spring. We got our hands on a Levity 45 to see…

Written by Sean McCoy March 27, 2018

Jackson Kayak Takes On Fishing Market With New Brand

Blue Sky Boatworks launched this month with a twin-hull 360 Angler and Escape that are turning heads in the fishing world.

Written by Morgan Mason March 27, 2018

Duo Smashes 870-Mile Great Himalaya Trail FKT

Ryan Sandes and Ryno Griesel braved frostbite and high altitude to break the speed record on the Great Himalaya Trail (GHT) by three days.

Written by Nate Mitka March 26, 2018

Trout School: Up Your Fly Fishing Game for $1,000 a Day

Join nine of the most influential angling instructors in the world at the Trout School, an educational fly fishing experience like no other.

Written by Morgan Mason March 23, 2018

Spring Day Hikes: Gear From Moosejaw to Keep You Dry

Snowmelt, storms, unpredictable trails: Springtime is one of the best times to go hiking! Be prepared for whatever mother nature can muster by consulting our…

Written by Sponsored Post March 22, 2018

Strongest Boot Ever? Dyneema Leather EXOSTRIKE First Look

Ecco partnered with Dyneema to launch the EXOSTRIKE, a performance hiking boot made with ‘the world’s strongest leather.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 21, 2018

Morsel Claims It Builds a Better Spork

Love them or hate them, the spork is a staple of outdoor gear. Now, a brand called Morsel claims to have built a better eating…

Written by Sean McCoy March 21, 2018

Rise of FKT: How Wild Spaces Sparked an Ultrasport

Runners are attempting – and crushing – fastest known times like never before. But detractors claim the practice takes away from the wilderness experience.

Written by Doug Mayer March 21, 2018

Beginner’s Guide to Shed Hunting

Ready to get outdoors and explorer the spring woods? Shed hunting is a fun activity that can fill the shoulder-season void.

Written by Jessica Delorenzo March 20, 2018

Fishing Needs More Women: This Is Why

The work might just be starting, but we’re carving out our own space at the fishing hole. This is why more women fishing is a…

Written by Morgan Tilton March 19, 2018

Best Fly Fishing Gear for Spring 2018

Maximize your time on the water with our top gear picks for the upcoming fly fishing season. These are some of the top fly fishing…

Written by Morgan Mason March 15, 2018

What’s Your Favorite Hiking Trail? Vote to Win

Love hiking? Check out our ‘Find Your FKT’ contest with Merrell where you can vote for your favorite epic trail. We’re giving away cash donations…

Written by Sponsored Post March 15, 2018

How Long Do Hiking Boots Last?

Soggy feet, flapping soles, and the dreaded peek-a-boo toe hole – someday your hiking boots will die an undignified death. But when will that be…

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 15, 2018

Daypack Reinvented: Mystery Ranch Scree Puts Function First

Imagine the durability, adjustability, and load carrying architecture of a technical backpack in a daypack. Enter the Scree Pack, from Mystery Ranch. We reviewed the…

Written by Seiji Ishii March 15, 2018

Footwear News: VF Corp to Acquire Utah-Based Altra

VF Corporation boosted its clout inside the running world today with its acquisition of Utah’s Altra Footwear. Altra will join VF Corp.’s portfolio alongside The…

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 14, 2018

New Breed: Merrell MQM FLEX ‘Hybrid’ Trail Shoe

Seeking a one-quiver shoe for trail and varied terrain? Merrell touts that its MQM FLEX footwear ‘blurs the lines’ for what a trail shoe should…

Written by Sponsored Post March 13, 2018

Winter Gear From the Frozen Canadian North

Snow, ice, mountains, even polar bears! Canada’s got everything for using great winter gear. So it’s no surprise it’s one of the best places for making…

Written by Steve Threndyle March 13, 2018

Raw Nature: Watch 1,200 Miles Through Patagonia

‘We felt absolutely free. We didn’t plan anything in advance.’ This video displays the humbling beauty of Patagonia in a fast-paced edit.

Written by GJ Staff March 13, 2018

Two Men Traverse Greenland’s Arctic Circle Trail in Winter

The trip around Greenland’s Arctic Circle Trail in winter was so remote that the athletes called it the “first known time.” The Arctic Circle Trail…

Written by Sean McCoy March 12, 2018

Watch: Francois D’haene’s FKT on the John Muir Trail

Follow the record-setting pace in the stunning high Sierra in this 15-minute video from Salomon TV.

Written by GJ Staff March 12, 2018

Ultra Runners Attempt Record on 870-Mile Himalaya Trail

With 19 days remaining to beat the 28-day FKT record, Ryan Sandes and Ryno Griesel are racing through the cobbled-together network that is the Great Himalaya…

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 09, 2018

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