Gear School: ‘Outdoor Product Design’ Now University Degree
This Utah State bachelor of science degree is tailor-made for outdoor enthusiasts, product designers, and general gear junkies looking to begin a career in the outdoors industry.
Google Builds Immersive Guide To Mont Blanc
The remarkable, interactive guide surrounds users with 360º video, photography, and sound from the iconic mountain destination.
Drones: Future Tool Of Outdoors Search And Rescue?
Advancements in drone technology allows the flying machines to access remote and dangerous places. Will they become the newest tool for Search And Rescue operations?
American-Made: Repurposed Textile Mill A Factory For ‘Hyperlite’ Gear
Domestic manufacturing is exemplified in Maine, where a revived industrial space serves as the HQ for Hyperlite Mountain Gear.
Little-Known Heroes: All-Black 25th Infantry Bicycle Corps
Meet some of the toughest men ever to ride a bike.
Expert Panel: 20 ‘Hacks’ For Better Wintertime Biking
These tips and tricks will keep you upright and warm while cycling in the snow and cold of winter.
First Look: 2016 Outdoors Products From ‘OR Show’
A sneak peek at the gear coming to market in 2016, including new technologies and never-seen designs, all culled and seen in person by our editors on the OR show floor.
Fat Bike Ski Area: Lift-Access For Winter Riders
A ski area in Minnesota this week opens its lifts to cyclists. It is among the first to blend fat bikes with skiers on downhill terrain.
Showtime! ‘Road To OR’ Tours Outdoor Retailer Winter Market
A look at the future of gear is had at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, a massive annual trade show in Salt Lake City and the final stop on our weeklong ‘Road To OR’ tour.
Mount Elbert: Colorado Highpoint On ‘Road To OR’
After two days on the road, GearJunkie heads up Colorado’s highest peak, Mount Elbert, in the heart of winter.
Future Gear: First Look At 2016 Outdoor Products
Our exclusive look at gear coming to market in 2016 includes new technologies and never-seen designs. It all debuts at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show in Utah this week.
Columbia Sportswear Hires ‘Directors Of Toughness’
This might be the best job in the outdoors world.
Warm-Weather Wool: Icebreaker Merino Shirts
We put Icebreaker’s hot-weather wool, the Cool-Lite line, to a sweaty test this summer. Review of Icebreaker Cool-Lite clothing.
Off-Grid Illumination: Nokero ‘Self-Perpetuating’ Solar Light
The W100 Solar Work Light is among the stranger products we have tested this year.
Man Bling: Leatherman ‘Wearable’ Tread Tool
The Leatherman Tread is a fun, sometimes usable product with a techy, outdoorsy aesthetic.
First Look: Italian-Made ‘Steel Will’ Folding Knife
The Gekko 1500 is a big, strong folding knife from Italy, and it will serve as a solid tool in the outdoors.
Do It Now: How To Ditch Your Life & Travel The World
Travel the world on a small budget. No excuses. Do it now, with 10 tips how to live the most adventure travel filled year yet.
Patagonia Unveils ‘World’s Most Advanced Base Layer’
What sets it apart? Merino-poly yarn is exposed to a type of high-pressure air gun, resulting in “exploded” fibers that are soft and stretchy in the hand.
Leatherman President’s Everyday Carry
If you had access to all the best gear, designers and machinery in the world, what would you carry?
Year-Long Test: Flexible ‘3U’ Glasses From Trioo Eyewear
A pair of 1-ounce glasses from Trioo got a year-long test from our editor. The kicker? They cost just $47.
Pocket Power: ‘Flip 2O’ Test
The Flip 20 is a pack-of-gum size battery charger for your phone, camera, headlamp, and more.
Nike, Salomon, Brooks, Altra: Top Runners Pick Shoes For Ultra Race
The Western States 100-Mile Endurance Race is among North America’s top ultra runs. These are the shoes experienced runners will wear in 2015.
‘Barlow Knife’ Gets An Upgrade
With a long and storied history, the Barlow is a design that has seen few significant changes. But you can open this model with one hand.
Q&A: Chris Sharma On Climbing A Redwood
Chris Sharma, one of the world’s best rock climbers, recently climbed a redwood tree. We got an exclusive interview.
‘See In The Dark’ With Seek Thermal XR Camera
The Seek Thermal XR has a lens that senses infrared radiation. It is so sensitive it can detect body heat a quarter-mile away.
2016: Waterproof/Breathable Rebirth With New ‘Exterior Membrane’ Shell
OutDry Extreme from Columbia Sportswear is a new kind of jacket that is more durable than most breathable hard-shell jackets, and it’s possibly more waterproof, too.
Bike Camping Gear Made, Tested In America
Five days and 300 miles across Northern California and the mountains of Big Sur put this American-made bicycle camping gear to the test.
10 Tips: Recover Fast With Ultra Champ Michael Wardian
Recovery is key to continued athletic success. These simple tips will help get you back in action quickly.
Mud, Snow, Puddles, Slop… Ultimate Wet-Weather Shoe
After 30 of the muddiest, wettest miles I’ve run, I’m a believer in the waterproof Altra Lone Peak 2.0 Neoshell.
ESEE Candiru: Fixed-Blade Knife Built To Carry Every Day
One part paring knife and one part chopper, the Candiru is one hell of a work knife.
100 Miles By Foot: Tackling Grand Canyon Ultra Race
Snow, mud and distance challenges runner in 100-mile race along the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.