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.
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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!
Free Gear Fridays: Sea to Summit Alpha 2 Pot Cook Set
This week, one lucky winner will receive an Alpha 2 Pot Cook Set from Sea to Summit!
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Salomon Unveils Its First Hydration Vest Built for Women
You can’t get your hands on Salomon’s ADV Skin 8 Set until next spring, but keep this women’s hydration vest on your gear-dar.
Hydration Pants: Ultimate Direction Reveals ‘HydroLight’ Series
The Ultimate Direction HydroLight series integrates water bottle holders and pockets into shirts and shorts for runners who want to say goodbye to running vests and hydration packs.
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.
Tour de France ‘Fuel’ Coming to the Masses
In Beta Fuel, nutrition company Science in Sport thinks it’s found the holy grail of fluid replacement for endurance athletes. Beta Fuel offers maximum performance without the stomach problems.
Wonder Drug? Separating CBD Oil Fact From Fiction
Cannabidiol (CBD) is trending as a do-all “superfood.” But which claims are fact and which are bogus? We consider top claims about CBD oil.
Brew, Blend, Shine: Multitool Mug Does It All
Brew coffee, blend a margarita, even zap bugs. The Cauldryn Fyre V2 totally reimagines the travel bottle.
Fast & Clean: Katadyn BeFree 3L Gravity Filter First Look
Katadyn’s newest gravity filter is easy to set up, filters water quickly, and collapses so you hardly notice it in your pack. We tested it in rocky mountain streams for this first look review.
MSR Impact Project Makes Clean Water a Big Adventure
The latest extension of MSR Global Health, the Impact Project mixes outdoor adventures with charitable contributions.
Traeger Grill Pro Series Review
Last fall, Traeger Grills offered me a test model Pro Series 34 to review. I hunt, fish, and cook. So I gave an enthusiastic ‘yes’ and have been grilling regularly ever since. This is what I’ve learned.
Drink Up: Making Water Safe in Nepal with the MSR SE200
The MSR SE200 can make drinking water safe for entire communities. I traveled to Nepal to help spread this life-saving device.
Electrolyte ‘Recovery’ Beer: Sufferfest Launches ‘FKT’ Ale
Brewed with a ‘superfood’ rich in vitamin C, and as much sodium as a sports drink, the FKT Pale Ale targets beer-loving athletes.
Whole-Leaf Tea Might Be Your Next Hydration Boost
Tea is an ancient beverage, but a new twist aims to bring it to your workout routine.
Backcountry Gourmet: 3 Backpacking Recipes That Evoke Trail Envy
Kiss cans goodbye, and don’t even think about touching that mac n’ cheese. These easy-to-follow backpacking recipes will keep your tent mates happy and full.
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MN Distillery to Host First US ‘Cycle Speedway’
Liquor in the front, racing in the back. An upstart craft distillery in Minneapolis will be the first in the U.S. to offer a British form of bike racing to all its patrons.
Cairn: A Monthly Surprise of Gear Goodies
Once a month, a box of outdoor gear shows up at the GearJunkie office and nobody has any idea what’s inside. But everyone is stoked! Our Cairn box is here, and it’s like Christmas morning.
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MSR’s ‘Most Important Product Ever’ Improves Life in Guatemala
We joined MSR in the field to see firsthand how its SE200 Community Chlorine Maker is improving lives with clean drinking water.
Your Whole Camp Kitchen in a Box
Dubbed an all-in-one kitchen system, the EatOut combines a kitchen utensil rack, main storage, two gas stoves, and three tables all in a compact box.
No Ice Needed: Put a Refrigerator in Your Car
The Dometic CFX35W adds WiFi and a mobile app interface to an already popular line of 12-volt fridges.
