Explainer Series | GearJunkie

moka pot coffee maker by lake

January 13, 2026 4 MIN READ

Camp Coffee: Best Ways to Brew in the Outdoors

What to Bring Overlanding: Tools and Tips for a Successful Adventure

December 15, 2025 4 MIN READ

What to Bring Overlanding: Tools and Tips for a Successful Adventure

Ultra-marathon finish line hug

November 24, 2025 4 MIN READ

Ultramarathons: The 15 Stages of Suffering

Light & Fast: The Ultimate Ultralight Backpacking Cheat Sheet

July 15, 2025 4 MIN READ

Light & Fast: The Ultimate Ultralight Backpacking Cheat Sheet

Which Tools Should I Choose to Cut Wood?

June 3, 2024 4 MIN READ

Which Tools Should I Choose to Cut Wood?

Jack Wolfskin Smoozip Sleeping Bag

May 22, 2024 4 MIN READ

To Stuff or Not to Stuff? How to Store Your Sleeping Bag the Right Way

camp stove types

May 10, 2024 4 MIN READ

How to Choose a Camp Stove: Which Is Best for You?

A Female Hiker Hangs in the ENO DoubleNest Camping Hammock in Washington State

April 19, 2024 4 MIN READ

Camp for Free on Public Land and Beyond: ‘Dispersed Camping’ 101

Knife Steel Guide: Common Blade Metals Explained

April 11, 2024 4 MIN READ

Knife Steel Guide: Common Blade Metals Explained

Drivers on snowy I-70 in Colorado

December 27, 2023 4 MIN READ

How Not to Drive in Snow: Pro Tips for Winter Drivers

How to Prepare for Your First Western Hunt

October 9, 2023 4 MIN READ

How to Prepare for Your First Western Hunt

How to Wash a Down Sleeping Bag

October 9, 2023 4 MIN READ

How to Wash a Down Sleeping Bag

The Definitive Guide to Climbing Jargon

January 27, 2022 4 MIN READ

The Definitive Guide to Climbing Jargon

Rock Climbing Unraveled: The Gear You Need to Get Started

August 12, 2020 4 MIN READ

Rock Climbing Unraveled: The Gear You Need to Get Started

How to Choose the Best Trail Running Shoes: A No-Bull Guide

July 25, 2019 4 MIN READ

How to Choose the Best Trail Running Shoes: A No-Bull Guide

10 Essentials: Gear to Climb Colorado’s 14ers

June 3, 2019 4 MIN READ

10 Essentials: Gear to Climb Colorado’s 14ers

Protect Your Bike From Thieves: What You Can Do

May 9, 2017 4 MIN READ

Protect Your Bike From Thieves: What You Can Do

Read The Clouds: 5 Signs A Storm Is Brewing

May 3, 2017 4 MIN READ

Read The Clouds: 5 Signs A Storm Is Brewing

How To Prevent, Spot, And Remove ticks

April 18, 2017 4 MIN READ

Ticks: How to Prevent, Spot, and Remove

foot care when hiking

April 7, 2017 4 MIN READ

The ABC’s Of Foot Care On The Trail

Next Level Blade Knowledge

March 22, 2017 4 MIN READ

Next Level Blade Knowledge

guide to knife sharpening

March 1, 2017 4 MIN READ

A Quick Guide To Knife Sharpening

Adventuremobile: Should You Get a Winch?

January 3, 2017 4 MIN READ

Adventuremobile: Should You Get a Winch?

Want To Try The Van Life? Remember These Three Tips

December 20, 2016 4 MIN READ

Want To Try The Van Life? Remember These Three Tips

Overland: Don’t Overload Your Roof Rack

December 19, 2016 4 MIN READ

Overland: Don’t Overload Your Roof Rack

Rooftop Tents: A Primer

November 21, 2016 4 MIN READ

Rooftop Tents: A Primer

Someone’s Drowning? Here’s What to Do

August 16, 2016 4 MIN READ

Someone’s Drowning? Here’s What to Do

Wild Survival: 6 Medicinal Plants You Should Know

August 5, 2016 4 MIN READ

Wild Survival: 6 Medicinal Plants You Should Know

Sticky Soles: Climbing Shoes Explained

August 1, 2016 4 MIN READ

Sticky Soles: Climbing Shoes Explained

Bike Frames: Carbon, Steel And Aluminum, Explained

July 27, 2016 4 MIN READ

Bike Frames: Carbon, Steel And Aluminum, Explained