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Demystifying Women’s Barriers to the Outdoors: Where We Stand, How We Can Do Better

With an increase in women-only groups and women-inclusive events in the outdoors industry, why are we still seeing women concerned or feeling as if the…

Written by Michelle De Leon February 26, 2024

Stop Building, Start Exploring: Yes, Your Vehicle Is Good Enough

The best gear is what you already have, so go find out just what it can do.

Written by Evan Williams December 12, 2023

Competitive Climbing Must Address Eating Disorders, but How?

Insiders say eating disorders in climbing are a growing issue, and competition managers are racing to catch up.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 28, 2023

Danger Is My Mid-Life Crisis: Reconsidering Risk and Consequence at 50

After a lifetime of what most would label risky outdoor endeavors, it all caught up to me as I rounded the corner into midlife.

Written by Seiji Ishii August 11, 2023

Stoke Is Overrated, Embrace ‘Slowke’: Meet Yourself at 3 MPH

Yeah. Some outdoor sports are a little short on adrenaline. But, that’s a good thing — if you’re willing to make peace with your mind.

Written by Andrew Marshall July 18, 2023

Death, Lies, and Destruction: The Awful Irony of Balloons

Move over, plastic straws and soda can rings. It’s time we start vilifying a new bad guy.

Written by Rachelle Schrute June 29, 2023

Camping in 2050: GearJunkie’s AI-Generated Gear Predictions

What’s an ethical and responsible way to use AI for original images? To see how Midjourney interprets our predictions for camping gear of the future!

Written by Andrew McLemore June 13, 2023

B Corp Gone Bad? One Company’s Futile Fight Against a Beneficent Giant

By now, you’ve seen the circled ‘B’ emblem on labels in virtually every section of every major retailer. Does it mean anything anymore?

Written by Sam Anderson June 07, 2023

Fake Reviews Are Taking Over: Is AI the Answer?

GearJunkie used AI software to analyze thousands of customer reviews of over 200 outdoor products. The result? About a third of the reviews are probably…

Written by Andrew McLemore May 23, 2023