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Car Rack Giant Thule Buys Tepui, Bets Big on Rooftop Tents
Two powerhouses in the automotive accessories and overlanding world joined forces with Thule’s acquisition of Tepui.
Rickey Gates Runs Every Single Street in San Francisco
Just 46 days ago, Gates set off to run Every Single Street in San Fransisco. Now, he’s covered 1,303 miles and seen every nook and cranny.
Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week
From the worst outdoor gifts to our Gear of the Year, here’s a recap of trending stories from GearJunkie during the week of December 9-15, 2018.
Massive Toyota Recall: Thousands of Tacomas, SUVs Across 12 Model Years
Toyota conducted two voluntary safety recalls that affect more than 130,000 trucks and SUVs.
Boy Scouts May File for Bankruptcy
Amid sexual abuse lawsuits and dwindling membership, the Boy Scouts of America may file for chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Emerging Gear: Titanium Leatherman, Quad Socks, ‘World’s Warmest Jacket’
A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.
Free Fitness for the New Year: Life Time Welcomes Everyone on the 1st
January is the biggest month for resolutions. So Life Time Fitness is letting everyone kick off a New Year’s fitness routine for free on January 1.
Try More, Pay Less: REI to Grow Gear Rental & Used Offerings in 2019
Nearly half of REI’s 154 stores will help pilot a sweeping expansion of gear rental and late-season markdowns for 2019 and beyond.
Top Picks: GearJunkie ‘Gear of the Year’ 2018
Of the hundreds of products GearJunkie put through the paces in 2018, these stood out as some of the best.
Trending: Our Top Outdoor Stories This Week
From an Arc’teryx’s gear library to the Honda Passport, here’s a recap of trending stories from GearJunkie during the week of December 2-8, 2018.
Renaming Mount Evans: Brutal Past Haunts Iconic Mountain
A Denver schoolteacher is leading a wave of people interested in changing the name of Mount Evans, one of Colorado’s most iconic 14,000-foot peaks.
Interbike Canceled: Show Organizers Hope for 2020 Return
Officials cited the escalating U.S.-China trade dispute as a major factor in canceling the show, laying off organizers and cutting contributions to nonprofit partners. But those inside the bicycle industry point to a longstanding decline in Interbike’s relevance.
Emerging Gear: Bose Sunglasses, Phone Pen, Glossy Scooter
A peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design.
Obstacle Race Giant ‘Spartan’ Adds Trail Running Series
With the launch of its 12-race Spartan Trail series, the world’s largest obstacle course racing brand is officially entering the sport of trail running.
Outdoor Retailer Cuts Show to 3 Days for 2019
Responding to Outdoor Retailer show attendees’ feedback, America’s largest outdoor trade show does away with the fourth day.
Body Glove, BCBG Owner Acquires Dakine
Dakine — purveyor of surf, ski, snowboard, bike, and other outdoor gear — joins the ranks of Marquee Brands along with Bruno Magli, Body Glove, BCBGMAXAZRIA, and others.
All-Electric Future? Volkswagen to Kill Combustion in 2026
German automaker Volkswagen today announced it will discontinue its internal combustion engines by 2026. Instead, it will focus on electric automobiles.
Learn From the Master: Jimmy Chin Launches Adventure Photography Course
Jimmy Chin, a renowned National Geographic adventure photographer, unveiled his first ever course for aspiring shutterbugs.