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onX for Whitetail Hunting: Improve Your Odds From Desktop to Treestand

It’s often better to be lucky than good. This article takes a look at how onXmaps can help you create your own luck chasing Midwestern…

Written by Joel Mason September 24, 2018

Road Trip Upgrade: ‘Bivy’ App Adds Adventure Anywhere

Our travel editor is on a yearlong road trip. Often making plans on the go, he uses the mobile Bivy app to find his next…

Written by Sponsored Post September 19, 2018

Using Apple’s Measure App

iOS 12 gives iPhone owners a wonderful little addition to their app suite: an augmented-reality measuring tool.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 19, 2018

Google Maps App Update Helps You Plan for Hills

The Google Maps app recently added features that let pedestrians and cyclists see elevation changes along their route — a potential boon for both health…

Written by Julie Kailus September 19, 2018

Wildfire Safety: Mapping Apps Help Monitor, Track Fallout

Two apps are helping tourists and impacted residents deal with the effects of increasingly large and frequent wildfires.

Written by Marty Grabijas August 23, 2018

App Turns This Drone Into a Dedicated Fish Finder

Find fish before you get there, scout great casting spots from the air, and record all the action of landing that prize lunker — the…

Written by Lowell Strauss August 17, 2018

First Look: The Lyfx App Lets You Adventure With The Locals

Lyfx is a unique digital platform designed by outdoor enthusiasts with the goal of getting everyday travelers to spend more time outside. Think Airbnb for…

Written by Amanda Ellis July 19, 2018

Need Adventure Inspiration? Let ‘Bivy’ Guide You

Not sure what adventure to take on this weekend? Bivy, a free website and mobile app launched in 2012, offers recommendations for 17 different outdoor…

Written by Sponsored Post July 03, 2018

Buy a Month of Mindful Running for Just $4

Professional ultrarunner Timothy Olson’s Run Mindful app could help athletes remain focused and present.

Written by Julie Kailus July 03, 2018

Fitness App Tells Endurance Athletes When to Eat and Drink

Wondering when to fuel to get the most out of your training? An emerging nutrition-planning app called endur8 could remove the guesswork.

Written by Julie Kailus July 02, 2018

Can Aaptiv’s Big-Name Funding Make It the ‘Netflix of Fitness’?

Aaptiv claims the title of No. 1 fitness audio app. And Amazon and Disney just pumped $22 million into this sound machine.

Written by Julie Kailus June 22, 2018

‘Bivystick’ Turns Your Smartphone Into a Satellite Messenger

Connect Bivystick to your phone and send and receive texts via satellite from anywhere on Earth.

Written by Christophe Noel June 21, 2018

Fitbit Versa: ‘Holistic’ Smartwatch App Tracks Menses

Fitbit launches the Versa, its lightest smartwatch and the first Fitbit equipped with period-tracking technology for a ‘holistic picture’ of fitness.

Written by Alex Kirk March 14, 2018

Friendship App ‘GirlCrew’ Unites Women in Adventure

GirlCrew launches on International Women’s Day! Don’t go alone, find other women for kayaking, camping, hiking, and other outdoor adventures. Or just to grab lunch…

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 08, 2018

Mountain Hub App Makes Adventure Safer, Easier, and More Fun

A free app, Mountain Hub helps you discover, plan, track, and share backcountry adventures. Mountain Hub represents a community of active users who share routes,…

Written by Andy Cochrane February 13, 2018

Zen Zone: Brain-Sensing Eyewear Aims To Focus The Mind

Sporting success ultimately comes down to mental strength and the ability to remain focused in a high-pressure environment. Smith Lowdown sunglasses claim to help.

Written by Sophie Nicholson February 13, 2018

Identify Mountain Peaks, Navigate In Real Time With ‘ViewRanger’ App

Smartphones are powerful navigation tools right out of the box. But an app called ViewRanger can make them all the more useful.

Written by Sponsored Post July 17, 2017

Apps Vs Maps: Why Paper Beats Tech On The PCT

Our ‘Packing It Out team just finished hiking border-to-border from Southern California to Canada using paper maps. This is why they choose low-tech.

Written by Paul Twedt November 01, 2016

Best Backpacking GPS? Try Your Phone

No cell service required, a new smartphone app dubbed ‘ROAM’ turns your phone into a high-powered, reliable GPS device.

Written by Sponsored Post June 22, 2016

Moosejaw Launches ‘Virtual Reality’ Outdoors App

Tired of actual reality? Check out Moosejaw’s new Virtual Reality App, featuring 360 degree Moab, Utah experiences like rock climbing, trail running, and hiking.

Written by Sponsored Post June 03, 2016

No Signal, No Problem: Offline App Unlocks National Parks

All 59 National Parks are included in this free interactive travel guide app that you can modify.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 01, 2016

See The Unfiltered Everest Via Snapchat

As they make their ascent of Everest, they plan to hand off the Snapchat account to Sherpas, guides, other climbers, and expedition doctors in an…

Written by Eric Lemke April 08, 2016

New POV Camera Live Streams Video Without Phone

We got an early look at this revolutionary POV camera that connects directly to cellular networks where you can live stream your videos to the…

Written by Sean McCoy March 15, 2016

Apps & Gadgets For 2015-16 Snow Season

From realtime traffic tracking apps to ‘smart’ bindings, these tech apps and gadgets are perfect for a day on the slopes.

Written by Mattie Schuler November 19, 2015

Apps, Navigation, Email… Next-Level Outdoors Watch

The Fenix 3 by Garmin is a versatile, handsome watch for navigation and fitness. We put it to a test.

Written by Steve Graepel May 26, 2015

Cluesheet, App, Running Shoes… Salomon/GearJunkie ‘CityTrail’ 2015

Hidden trails through the city, pedestrian paths and urban graffiti were highlights of the first ‘CITYTRAIL’ race this year.

Written by Photos (c) Bjorn Christianson May 05, 2015

Apps On Your Wrist: Garmin Upgrades Sport Watch Line

Garmin announced a series of new GPS watches at CES this week.

Written by Billy Brown January 07, 2015

Suunto Watch: Syncs With Phone, App Makes ‘Movie’ Of Your Training Route

Suunto has revealed a new line of watches that can track GPS and sync with your iPhone. Don’t miss the “Suunto Movie” feature, a fun…

Written by Sean McCoy July 17, 2014

Magellen Echo Watch Interfaces With iPhone Fitness Apps

Put your phone in a pocket and run. A GearJunkie editor reviews the Magellan ECHO watch as an interface for iOS fitness apps.

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling July 10, 2014

Amazing ‘Translation App’ For World Travelers (download free now)

Google purchased the app that instantly translates words with your phone.

Written by Sean McCoy May 27, 2014

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