Top-Selling: What GearJunkie Readers Bought in May
From fruit jerky to a super deluxe sleeping pad, these are the top-selling products GearJunkie readers bought in May.
Van Life Gear Upgrades From Overland Expo 2019
From roof-top tents to cupholders and everything in between, we found the best gear to make the most out of your Van Life adventures.
Colorado’s Top 10 Must-Hike 14ers
These are the best 14,000-foot peaks in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
Uber Launches Submarine ‘Rideshare’ Along Great Barrier Reef
scUber allows sight-seers in Australia to hail a two-person submersible and view one of the seven natural wonders of the natural world.
Outdoor Duffels Up to 50% Off
Whether you need a rolling duffel bag for months abroad or a backpack duffel for a weekend adventure, there’s a bag on sale for you. Grab one now and save big.
Cycling Paradise: Everything You Need to Know About Girona, Spain
Whether you’re looking for miles of pavement, gravel, or singletrack, this European destination has quietly become a hotbed for serious cycling culture. Welcome to Girona, Spain!
Rocky Mountain National Park in Early May: Snow and Seclusion
Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most-visited national parks. Our editor went just before the busy season for fewer crowds amid the lingering winter conditions.
Best Men’s Travel Pants of 2019
We’ve tested the best wrinkle-resistant, quick-drying, and comfortable men’s travel pants of the year. Pack your bags and get ready for adventure.
Patagonia’s Newest (Gigantic) National Parks: An Inside Look
On April 25, Tompkins Conservation finalized the donation of over 1 million acres of land to the country of Chile for two national parks. I was lucky enough to see a large swath of this land first-hand early this year.
World-Record Road Trip: Man Completes Historic 70K-Mile Trek to Every NPS Site
Mikah Meyer just became the youngest person to visit all 419 national park sites and the only one to do it in a single, continuous push.
Hike the ‘Other’ Arches Park for Incredible Views and Scant Crowds
One of the best-kept secrets in Colorado is hiking Rattlesnake Arches from the Colorado River. See sights as grand as a national park but without long lines or congested parking.
What It’s Like to Travel With the ‘World’s Worst Passport’
Baderkhan travels with an Iraq passport, which means he can travel to only 30 countries without a visa. In spite of this, Baderkhan travels frequently and hopes to change the perception of his country’s passport.
Knife Nabbed by the TSA? How to Use Airport Mailers
Airport Mailers give forgetful travelers a way to return knives, blades, scissors, liquids, lighters, and more home instead of forfeiting them to the TSA. This is how it works, brought to you by one forgetful traveler.
Merino-Bamboo Travel Pants Raise $425,000 in One Day
The brand BauBax calls these the world’s best travel pants. Consumers call them a must-buy.
Aspen: The Colorado Mountain Town I Hate to Love
With every visit, every year without a trust fund, I try to find fault in this privileged place. And every year I love it a little more. Here’s why.
New Zealand’s Routeburn Track: Tips & Gear to Run It in a Day
The Routeburn Track is a world-renowned hiking trail in New Zealand. Many enjoy this Great Walk as a multiday hike. Or you can run it in one day. Here’s how.
Patagonia Camp Cup: Tick This Adventure Race Off Your Bucket List Now
Head to one of the most beautiful places in the world and compete in a variety of races. The Patagonia Camp Cup offers competitors a myriad of distances on 84,000 acres of private land at the foot of Torres del Paine National Park, one of the world’s most remote destinations.
Closing the Gap: Nite Ize TRU Zip Waterproof Zipper Is Revolutionary
The TRU Zip waterproof zipper by Nite Ize is a patented technology taking the outdoor industry by storm.
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Epic Photos: Will Gadd Climbs Inside Greenland Ice Cap
Famed ice climber Will Gadd repels deep into Greenland’s ice shelf to learn more about global warming and climb some mind-blowing routes.
Caroling the Grand Canyon: How to Survive the Great Ditch in Winter
Rafting the Grand Canyon in winter is one of North America’s great adventures. One man tells his experience of a winter Grand Canyon raft trip and how to do one yourself.
Suction Cup Bike Rack: Testing the Safety of Kupper Car Mounts
Will giant suction cups securely transport your bicycle?
So You Want to Be an Influencer: The Realities of Being Insta-Famous
‘Instagram doesn’t really have a retirement plan.’ — Brianna Madia
Travelers, Ditch the Bottled Water: LifeStraw Pitcher Provides Clean H2O From the Tap
Filtering water from lakes and streams is great, but what about your overseas Airbnb? Meet the LifeStraw Home glass pitcher.
Summit an 8,700-Foot Peak Overlooking ‘El Capitán’ — In Texas
Near the border of West Texas and New Mexico, the Guadalupe Mountains host Texas’ four tallest peaks. We ascended a surprisingly challenging 3,000 feet to Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas, to peer into Mexico and soak in the desert views.
Dodge Baggage Fees With the Cotopaxi Allpa 35L: Review
The Cotopaxi Allpa’s $190 sticker price may seem high for a carry-on piece. But a clever combination of design, organization, and features may actually save travelers money on baggage fees in the long run.
‘Quit Your Job’: Eagle Creek Will Send You on Outdoor Sabbatical
American workers forgo 700 million vacation days each year. Eagle Creek wants to change that with its national Quit Your Job campaign.
Travel Tested: Goal Zero Sherpa 100AC & Nomad 28 Plus Solar Kit
I took Goal Zero’s latest battery pack and solar combo — the Sherpa 100AC Power Bank and Nomad 28 Plus Solar Panel — to Nepal to see watt all the fuss is about.
Insomnia? Listen to App-Based Bedtime Stories by ‘Extreme Sleep Adventurer’
Phoebe Smith has slept soundly on mountaintops and inside glaciers. Now she’s sharing her secrets through the popular app Calm. Think bedtime stories for adults.
American West Road Trip: 5 Lessons I Learned
Last year, I slept in my car for eight months and visited 17 national parks. This guide provides little-known tips on how to make the most out of your road trip.
A Year in a Skoolie: What We Love (And What We Don’t)
My wife and I have lived in a converted school bus for 365 days now. Here’s what we’ve loved (and a few things we haven’t loved) about the skoolie life.
Jordan Travel: 5 Adventures You Can’t Miss
Jordan is booming with adventure, indoors and out. From Petra to Wadi Rum, this guide outlines bike tours, ancient archaeological visits, and nights under the stars.