First Look: Vasque Arrowhead UltraDry
The Vasque Arrowhead UltraDry is an agile winter boot with a lot of features to keep feet warm, dry and comfortable while pounding out miles over snow-covered trails. Our editor puts it to the test.
Photos Of Shuttered Paradise: Yosemite Hike Before Shutdown
U.S. National Parks remain closed due to the government shutdown, but we’ve got 15 photos of a recent hiking trip to Yosemite to help fill the void.
Man Bushwhacking The Boundary Waters, No Trails On 80-Mile Route
A Minnesota man will attempt to cross the rugged, lake covered region of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area on foot, without a boat and off trail.
‘All Clear’ UV Light Bottle Purifies Water in 60 Seconds
With its All Clear bottle, CamelBak cites bacteria, viruses, and protozoan cysts (including the troublesome cryptosporidium breed) are rendered benign by UV light.
Light Boot Offers ‘Natural Motion.’ Our First Look at Asolo Piuma
Heavier and more protective than a trail running shoe, the boot still allows the foot to move naturally thanks to a flexible sole and wide toe box.
Wine in the Backcountry: First Look at ‘Modern Bota Bag’
If you like wine in the outdoors, this container will carry it without the danger and weight of glass bottles. Unscrew the cap and pour the wine inside…
Rugged Terrain, Long Desert Trek in ECCO Shoes
“It’s noon in the desert. I’m five miles into the Abajo Mountains of southeast Utah in search of ancient ruins.” In this post, a shoe reviewer heads into the deep desert for a test.
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Outdoor Photographer’s Dream Pack? Hidden Camera Case on Hip Belt
This unique backpack has a rotating hip belt with a compartment that pivots out for quick access to a camera. We gave it a month-long test.
New SPOT has Better Battery Life, ‘Motion Sensor’ Built-In
News leaked on the third-generation SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger device earlier in the year. But this week the company makes official the product launch.
‘Creek Bed’ is Multisport Shoe made for Mud and Water
Strange-looking and made with mesh uppers, the multisport and water-oriented Creek Beds are fun all-around outdoor kicks. We tested them around the country this month.
Survival Star Bear Grylls stamps endorsement on Tiny GPS Device
British survival star Bear Grylls has leant his brand and endorsement to a pair of Bushnell GPS trackers. Will he use the products on his upcoming TV show, “Get Out Alive”?
Adventures in Eating: Foraging in an Australian Mangrove Swamp
Iron-tipped bamboo spears and a sense of adventure were required on a recent crab hunting trip in tropical Queensland. Our correspondent wrote on the day-long trip (and the meal that followed).
GPS Device: Now with WiFi, Android OS (same as a smartphone)
It costs more than many tablet or notebook computers. But for $649 Garmin thinks it has “taken the outdoor GPS to a whole new level.”
Flip-Flops offer ‘Sleeping Pad Comfort’ in Every Step
Casual footwear company Freewaters teamed up with Therm-a-Rest to create a flip-flop that employs sleeping pad technology to achieve big time comfort and solid everyday functionality.
How To: Dress for a Desert Trek in Jordan
Long-sleeve shirts and pants might seem strange when the temp is pushing 100 degrees. But our editor swears covering up from the sun keeps you cooler in the end.
Into the Depths… ‘Wadi Ghwayr’ Canyon Trek in Jordan
A GearJunkie editor explored a remote canyon in the country of Jordan last week. This is his report from the Dana Biosphere Reserve, a craggy wilderness near the Dead Sea.
Hiking Petra: Desert Heights, Archaeological Sites
You can’t help but feel a little “Indiana Jones” when hiking into Petra. This week, a GearJunkie editor explored the world-class Jordanian site.
Photo of the Day: Strong Wind on Angel’s Landing
Reader Chris Mullenberg battles high winds hiking up Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park. “The view was worth the effort!”
Hatchet, Paracord knife in new Bear Grylls line from Gerber
Gerber and Bear Grylls are at it again, this spring releasing a hatchet, two knives and a flashlight. We got a sneak peek.
Walking 350 miles on snow: ‘Iditarod Invitational’ finisher John Storkamp
John Storkamp is no stranger to moving long distances over snow. During the coldest months the 33-year-old Minnesotan is often found pulling a sled full of survival gear across a frozen wilderness. Last month, he did it for 350 miles in Alaska.
Really? ‘Zombie Apocalypse’ backpack Kit
We are unclear about the fascination with the walking dead and the end of the world. Either way, this week there debuts yet another “Zombie Apocalypse”-branded product, and this time the product is nearly as strange as the trend itself.
Fix a Zipper, Make a ‘Beer Can’ hat. Follow these Tips.
Want to learn how to make a hat out of duct tape and a beer can? How about replace a sleeping bag zipper? In this post, author Kristin Hostetter shares a few tips from her book, The Complete Guide to Outdoor Gear Maintenance and Repair.
‘Faster, Lighter’ Mountainsmith Pack for 2013
A fair deal at $129, this to-be-released backpacking model from Mountainsmith promises to catch attention for next season. We got a first look at the 50-liter pack last week.
Top 10 ‘Weekend Warrior’ Photos
From ice caves to Grand Teton National Park, here are the Top 10 reader photo submissions for this week’s installment of our “Weekend Warrior” feature.
Destination: Conundrum Hot Springs
Hot springs of the American West range from the pristine to the skeezy. Happy to report our recent trip to popular Conundrum Springs near Aspen leaned to the former, despite the dead cow bones and ample exposed human flesh.
Hiking Boots go Minimal, Get Weird
The trend of minimal footwear is not lost on hiking boot manufacturers. After years of boots getting lighter and more flexible, a few companies are now going to the extreme.
‘Bells and Whistles’ Backpack Humps a Large Load
Uber-engineered the German way, the AirContact packs from Deuter GmbH have all the features you need to haul gear on big trips into the wilds, and then some. Straps, pockets, and touches like an air-channel back panel and “pivoting hip fins” set the lux pack apart.
‘Barefoot Boots’ new Trend at Merrell
The barefoot craze has made its way to hiking boots. Merrell will offer multiple “barefoot-influenced” boot models with lighter weights and low-drop, flexible builds beginning in 2013.
Kayaks, Waterfalls, Fjords: A Norway Pictorial
Think of any cliché of wilderness beauty and it’s nearly certain to fit in with the fjord region of Norway. Last month, our writer took a week to tour part of the region. Here’s a peek at what he saw along the way.
Iceland and ECCO Shoes: High-Latitude Trip
Iceland! This week, a GearJunkie editor jetted to Reykjavík for some high-latitude adventure + to see the debut of a new footwear line from Danish shoemaker ECCO. Here are a few images from the action so far. . .
Grand Canyoneering: First Descents Into Uncharted Slots
“Out of the bright light and into the dark — once we pulled the rope we were committed to going down.” That’s a snippet from this adventure tale, where GearJunkie contributor Ryan Stuart explores an uncharted set of slots off the Grand Canyon.
