Technology

Sleek but Mighty: See What’s New in the Polar Vantage V2 Sports Watch

The Vantage V2 is a feature-rich sports watch that measures all-day activity and downtime for a broader picture of your physical condition. It even has…

Written by Sponsored Post October 02, 2020

Rocket Man: Watch Crazy Jetpack Mountain Rescue Test

A company in the human flight industry has come up with a crazy-cool alternative for search and rescue: a jet suit.

Written by Mary Murphy September 29, 2020

Today’s Bargains: 4 Essentials for the Backcountry

Great outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each week. Check out these bargains from REI, Garmin, and more to save on gear…

Written by Ilana Newman September 25, 2020

Best Wireless Earbuds Under $100: Tranya T10 Boosts Bass for Your Workouts

Better hardware inside and some ergonomic improvements help make the Tranya T10 wireless earbuds some of the best we’ve tried. And the price makes them…

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 22, 2020

How to Use a Generator

Whether you’re supplying power to the family RV, providing your phone with some much-needed juice, or contacting first responders in the midst of a backcountry…

Written by Cameron Vigliotta September 18, 2020

BioLite HeadLamp 750 First Look: ‘Run Forever’ Lumens With a Few Quirks

BioLite released its first HeadLamp in 2018, breaking into the market with one of the sleekest designs we’ve ever seen. This week, the brand unveiled…

Written by Seiji Ishii September 17, 2020

GoPro HERO9 Black: Evolutionary, Not Revolutionary Upgrades

The new GoPro HERO9 Black turns the volume to 11 on all the things we loved about the HERO8 Black and adds in some new…

Written by Bryon Dorr September 16, 2020

Best Apple Watch Yet? Everything You Need to Know About the Series 6

What could get better than an always-on display, upgraded cardio monitoring, and new band styles? Read on to learn why the Series 6 is Apple’s…

Written by Mary Murphy September 15, 2020

How to Choose Binoculars for Birding, Stargazing, and More

Whether you’re birding, wildlife watching, or hunting, binoculars can be extremely helpful for seeing things up close. But because of all the features, buying your…

Written by Johanna Flashman September 14, 2020

Petzl IKO CORE: A Whole New Take on Headlamp Design

Hands-free lighting gets a new look with Petzl’s reimagined, multipurpose headlamp.

Written by Sponsored Post September 09, 2020

How to Use a Trail Camera

Trail cameras can make your life easier and increase your chances of a successful hunt — and they may offer the edge you need to…

Written by Ian Standard September 09, 2020

Part Car, Part Bike: Canyon Unveils Wild Transport Vehicle

Canyon’s latest ‘bike’ makes a bold claim — that it could be the next major concept in urban transportation.

Written by Mary Murphy September 01, 2020

Headlamp Unlike Any Other: Petzl IKO CORE First Look

Right on the box, the Petzl IKO CORE claims that it’s ‘like nothing else.’ And in that, we have to agree. We put the Petzl…

Written by Sean McCoy August 27, 2020

Giant Exoskeleton Racing Is Real, and We Need to Try It

The future is here — and it’s racing inside ginormous, mech exo-suits. Because why the hell not?

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 24, 2020

How to Use Walkie-Talkies

Whether on the chairlift at your local ski hill in the snow, in your four-wheel rig crawling over rocks in the woods, or paddling your…

Written by Natasha Buffo August 24, 2020

Climbing With Your Camera: Dos & Don’ts

Before going outdoors and trying to get all those incredible climbing shots with professional camera equipment, check these dos and don’ts.

Written by GJ Staff August 19, 2020

Secret Race Will Crown World’s Best Onewheel Rider

Twelve riders, one wheel — the desert race for $10,000 takes on an air of mystery this year. Nobody knows where the race will take…

Written by Tim Newcomb August 07, 2020

Free Gear Fridays: InsideTracker Ultra-Personalized Nutrition System Giveaway

This week, one lucky winner will receive a free year of InsideTracker — a $2,000 value!

‘Swiss Army Knife of Binoculars’ Transforms Into Monoculars, Telescope

The Pentax VD 4X20 WP is the world’s first 3-in-1 binocular product. With a few clicks, it goes from binocular to two monoculars or a single…

Written by Sean McCoy August 05, 2020

Garmin Hacked in Massive Ransomware Attack: Service Returns to Normal

While Garmin assures customers no personal information was stolen, many are left wondering whether the adventure tech giant paid hackers a reported $10 million ransom.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 28, 2020

Climate-Friendly Debit Card: Meet the First Carbon-Tracking Bank Account

Bank of the West is making a big move in sustainability — by launching a 1% for the Planet credit card that helps people offset…

Written by Mary Murphy July 27, 2020

Garmin Goes Dark: Wearables, Servers Struck by Mysterious Outage

A server outage took down Garmin and Garmin Connect wearables. The outage has left Garmin’s fitness devices disconnected for over a day.

Written by Mary Murphy July 24, 2020

Best Outdoor Gear Deals of the Week

Discover some of the best deals of the week and get out there with discounts on Altra, Suunto, Patagonia, and more.

Written by Ilana Newman July 15, 2020

How to Start Birding: What Gear Do You Really Need?

Guess what? Anyone can start birding with simple (and cheap) equipment, or even with things you already have around the house. Here’s how.

Written by Kassandra Ford July 09, 2020

Garmin Instinct Review: Solar Smartwatch Offers ‘Unlimited Battery’

Backcountry fitness junkies take note, the Garmin Instinct Solar has more data than you will ever need, and enough battery to go the distance (as…

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 08, 2020

‘Monster’ Solar Power Station Rakes in $2 Million on Indiegogo

Launched on a crowdfunding platform, the Bluetti AC200 portable solar power station raised an impressive $2 million over the weekend.

Written by Mary Murphy July 06, 2020

Virtual Racing: What It Is and How to Get Started

With spring races all over the world postponed or canceled, athletes are turning to virtual runs and rides to keep themselves fit and still test…

Written by Sponsored Post June 25, 2020

Sale: $50 Off Garmin inReach Mini

The Garmin inReach Mini is a handheld satellite communicator designed to keep you safe on your outdoor adventures. Get it on sale now for $50…

Written by Justice Sahaydak June 12, 2020

Emerging Gear: Upgraded ‘Playbike,’ Extreme Solar Charger, and More

Take a peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Explore the grid or click through for a slideshow.

Written by Mary Murphy June 11, 2020

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