Best Backpack Coolers of 2019: 7 Brands Put to the Test
We reviewed 2019 cooler backpacks from YETI, Otterbox, Hydro Flask, and more to find out which is best. Read our take on ice retention, portability, and cooler features.
GearJunkie’s Favorite Gear: Nate Mitka’s Cast Iron Pan
It’s hard to beat a good ole cast iron pan. From searing burgers to cooking jambalaya, this pan is a camping favorite.
Hydro Flask Launches ‘Thermo-Regulating’ Hydration Backpack
Hydro Flask today introduces its first hydration backpack. Known for its double-wall water bottles, this spring the Bend, Ore., brand, will jump into hose-equipped backpacks.
Campfire Sippers: 5 Best Whiskey Picks
Fill up the flask and stoke the fire. We’ve found the best whiskey and bourbon to accompany your campfire s’mores.
Where Do Bobo’s Come From? Behind the Scenes of the Famous Oat Bars
Organic oats, brown sugar, and a whole lotta’ love — we toured Bobo’s to see how these popular energy bars are made. Plus, we made some custom bars for ourselves!
Fastest Filter? GRAYL GEOPRESS Bottle Purifies Nasty Water
GRAYL just announced the third iteration of its innovative water bottle. The all-new GEOPRESS increases volume, adds features, and removes bacteria, viruses, and pollutants in seconds.
‘Drink Now’ Tech Mug Means Coffee’s Never Too Hot
Travel mug brand BURNOUT is using space tech to keep fluids like coffee at their optimal — or most drinkable — temperature.
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Free Gear Fridays: BURNOUT Temperature-Regulating Mug
This week, three lucky winners will receive a temperature-regulating mug from BURNOUT!
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How to Carve a Turkey, GearJunkie Style
How many knives does it take to carve a turkey? It took us quite a few, plus a box cutter, two axes, and even a chainsaw!
Hydro Flask’s Commute-Ready Tumbler Is 50% Off
This Hydro Flask Tumbler will keep your coffee piping hot during your whole commute and won’t break the bank.
This Stanley Bottle Is Classic for a Reason, And Now It’s on Sale
Keep coffee warm for many hours in a vacuum bottle that has withstood the test of time.
Hydration Wars: Osprey Revamps Cycling Pack Line for 2019
For 2019, Osprey revamped and expanded its full line of cycling-specific hydration packs. We got an early look at the line and were impressed with the fit and function of the many men’s and women’s Osprey cycling packs.
Maximize the Harvest: How to Render Bear Fat for Cooking
For many hunters, utilizing as many parts of their harvest as possible is an integral part of the overall experience. For a successful bear hunt, this can include rendering the fat for use in the kitchen.
No Stove Needed: Omeals Self-Heating Backpacking Meal Review
Omeals are a unique and fresh take on backcountry cuisine. The self-heating meals are no more expensive than freeze-dried backpacking meals and are easily prepared with no stove and very little liquid.
Dyneema ‘REpack’ Feed Bag Lightens Load for Dehydrated Meals
Painfully simple yet surprisingly high-tech, the REpack aims to change how you eat at the campsite.
Unsafe Bottles? Study Finds ‘BPA-Free’ Plastics May Also Be Harmful
A researcher first uncovered the toxic effects of BPA two decades ago. Now, she claims ‘BPA-free’ plastics may carry the same risks.
‘Moosh’ and Weird Ways UTMB Ultrarunning Pros Fuel the Frenzy
Ultrarunning races like last week’s grueling UTMB often attract ultra personalities. And these extreme athletes nosh on some unexpected endurance fuel.
Lifestyle Outdoor: 5 Water Bottles for 5 Different People
Once for simply holding water, water bottles have since elevated to personality-defining health icons. Thanks to the sheer quantity of water bottles on the market, water bottles can now make fashion statements.
PurTrek Puts a Water Filter Inside a Trekking Pole
PurTrek combines two essential outdoors products — a water filter and a trekking pole — into a single device. Could it be any good?
Gluten-Free Bar Review: Taste-Testing 7 New Brands
Looking for alternatives in gluten-free sports nutrition? We tested seven brands you probably haven’t heard of.
Win a Trip, Do Good: Join LifeStraw on Humanitarian Mission in Mexico
Adventure for a good cause! LifeStraw is looking for two people to attend a one-of-a-kind mission: giving the children of Mexico safe water to drink while exploring the wilds of Chiapas.
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Cook With YETI: 5-Video Series on Wild Food
Chef Eduardo Garcia is an expert at cooking outside. Presented by YETI, watch him gather wild ingredients to craft beautiful and delicious-looking meals.
Water Bottle Wars: Modern Canteens Serve Up More Than H2O
To compete for customers and shelf space, water-bottle makers are adding all kinds of bells and whistles to this outdoor gear essential.
New YETI: Daypack, Dog Bowl, Camp Blanket, and More
With the same trademark burliness claims as its coolers, YETI continues its march through the product aisles — now catering to commuters, slumberers, and Fido.
The Gruesome Realities of Overheating (and How to Prevent Them)
I flirted with death due to heatstroke once, and it will never happen again. Heat-related illness can be deadly serious, so here are all the gory details.
Traeger Ranger Portable Wood-Pellet Grill Review
Traeger grills are renowned for home use. A new model, the Ranger, gives tailgate chefs a portable pellet grill option.
Free Gear Fridays: Cauldryn Battery-Heated Coffee Mug
Don’t just keep your drink hot: Make it hot. This is your chance to win a Cauldryn battery-heated coffee mug.
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Metabolism Hack: Nutrition Breathalyzer Tells You What to Eat
Breathe into the Lumen device and its AI will tell you what to eat for optimal health.
Boil Water in 100 Seconds: Jetboil Flash Review
The Jetboil Flash, the brand’s update to the ever-popular backpacking stove boils water quick. Here, we review the updated Flash, with design improvements in 2018.
Water Wherever: MSR Trail Base Water Filter Kit Review
MSR may have just designed its most versatile water filter to date. The Trail Base Water Filter Kit is a gravity system for base camp, a pocket-sized filter for the trail, and a hydration reservoir for carrying water with you.
No Fuel, No Problem: Heat Your Food With the ‘Crotch Pot’
The Crotch Pot is a pouch that rests against the body’s warmest region to cook food. The strangest part is this is not a joke. This is a real product!
